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Stanford, CA, United States

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  • mtstandard
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Past articles by Thomas:

Northwest Montana snowstorm expected to intensify Sunday

A September storm brought around 10-15 inches of snow to parts of northwest Montana Saturday and was expected to intensify Sunday. → Read More

Helena Police Department incidents reported Friday, Sept. 20, 2019

* At 1:12 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Montana Ave. and Missoula. The male driver demonstrated signs of impairment and was tested for DUI. At the conclusion of the investigation, the 34-year-old Helena man was arrested for DUI. A subsequent search resulted in the additional charges for drug possession and violating probation. He was booked into the Lewis and… → Read More

Free Ceramics owner says goodbye to Helena to take her talents to Oregon

Emily Free Wilson has worked to build a thriving community of artists during her nearly two decades in Helena, but now it's another town's turn. → Read More

Helena Police Department incidents reported Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019

* At 9:31 a.m., an officer responded to the 500 block of Last Chance for a report of an individual trespassing at the location. At the conclusion of the investigation, a 33-year-old male was cited for trespass to property and released. Be the first to know - Sign up for Breaking News Receive email alerts as soon as breaking news posts. * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this… → Read More

Helena-based Army battalion hosts farewell ceremony before deployment to Poland

On Saturday morning, Fort Harrison's 652nd Regional Support Group Brigade had a send-off ceremony where they said farewell to friends and family before heading off to Poland for a year-long → Read More

Contract public defenders who lost suit over pay cut appeal to Montana Supreme Court

After losing their legal battle in district court, the contract attorneys suing the Office of the State Public Defender for reducing their hourly reimbursement rates are appealing to the Montana → Read More

Helena Police Department incidents reported Monday, Sept. 2, 2019

* At 5:28 p.m. an officer took a report of a domestic disturbance that occurred in the 1600 block of Hudson Street. Investigation into the disturbance led to a 23-year-old male being placed under arrest for partner/family member assault. He was booked into the LCSO Detention Center. Be the first to know - Sign up for Breaking News Receive email alerts as soon as breaking news posts. * I… → Read More

French farmer fulfills lifelong dream with Wheat Montana purchase

Franck Groeneweg fulfilled a lifelong dream with his purchase of Wheat Montana, a 6,900-acre working farm near Three Forks. → Read More

Helena Police Department incidents reported Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019

* At 12:04 p.m., a school resource officer responded to Capital High School for a report of two juvenile males in a physical altercation. The juveniles were located and identified. Both were cited for disorderly conduct and referred to Juvenile Probation. * At 11:21 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Montana Avenue and Birch. The officer made contact with the… → Read More

Helena Symphony's 65th season to feature the bleeding edge and classics

The Helena Symphony's 2019 concert season will be a trip through some of America's renowned modern composers and opera classics. → Read More

30 things I learned from my first hunting season

Since I took hunter's education last year, I've spent a lot of time looking at very expensive pieces of equipment that seemed to have a purpose, but not an immediately → Read More

Helena-area felony arrests reported Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019

Helena, MT (59602) Today Mostly cloudy skies. Low 56F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Mostly cloudy skies. Low 56F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: August 29, 2019 @ 7:23 pm → Read More

Helena Police Department incidents reported Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019

* At 10:40 a.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of S. Last Chance Gulch for a report of a male sleeping in the tunnel near Anchor Park. The officer located and identified the male. It was discovered the 34-year-old Helena area man had a valid warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and booked into the Lewis and Clark County Detention Center. * At 9:20 p.m., an officer responded to the… → Read More

Complaints lead to closure of patio outside downtown Helena bar

Earlier this year, Helena officials revoked Sapphire Bar's ability let let patrons drink on an outdoor patio downtown. Now the city manager is temporarily closing the city-owned patio to everyone → Read More

Daines, Gianforte praise Helena company's work on F-35 fighter jet

A disembodied cockpit and set of screens at Helena's Fire Training Center simulate the world's most advanced fighter jet. → Read More

Man found dead in Canyon Ferry Reservoir on Sunday afternoon

A body was found floating in Canyon Ferry Reservoir early Sunday afternoon. → Read More

Residents weigh in on new plan for Helena's Beattie Street Trailhead

The city of Helena held an open house Thursday evening for residents to look at the newest iteration of the proposed Beattie Street Trailhead expansion. → Read More

U.S. Marshals train reservation officers in advanced tactics at Fort Harrison

At the far reaches of Fort Harrison's firing range, a selection of cars with various broken windows, windshields and a motley selection of bullet holes were being peppered with bullets → Read More

Here's how Helena's new parking app works

Although parking enforcement has been suspended until Sept. 3, the Passport Parking app is now available to download and use in downtown Helena. → Read More

Helena Police Department incidents reported Friday, Aug. 16, 2019

* At 9:09 a.m., an officer arrested a 41-year-old Helena female at the Law and Justice Center on Fuller on an outstanding warrant. She was booked at the detention center. * At 1:47 p.m., officers arrested a 21-year-old Helena male at a business in the 300 block of Euclid Avenue on an outstanding warrant and Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs (misdemeanor). He was booked at the detention… → Read More