Category: News


  • The High Cost of Living in Helena, Montana

    Helena, the capital city of Montana, is known for its rich history, scenic beauty, and vibrant cultural scene. However, like many desirable locations, it comes with a high cost of living. This article explores the factors contributing to Helena’s expensive lifestyle and provides insight into the challenges residents face. Overview of Helena’s Cost of Living…

  • Helena Hosts Ninth Annual Golf Fundraiser for Disabled American Veterans

    HELENA — For the ninth consecutive year, Montanans gathered on the golf course to support Disabled American Veterans (DAV). A record-breaking 216 golfers, organized into 72 teams of three, participated in the fundraising tournament, making it Montana’s largest annual golf tournament fundraiser. “If it wasn’t for veterans, you and I wouldn’t be standing here today…

  • Bringing Our Ancestors Home: Little Shell Tribe to Rebury Repatriated Child

    The Little Shell Tribal Council has recently worked with the Chicago Field Museum of Natural History to facilitate the repatriation of the remains of a Little Shell child. Today, the Little Shell Tribe is honored to welcome this ancestor back home and will hold a traditional reburial ceremony to ensure the child is properly laid…

  • Stay Hydrated: Tips for Drinking Water in Helena’s Summer Heat

    As temperatures soar to 94 degrees in Helena today, staying hydrated becomes a critical part of your daily routine. The summer heat can be relentless, and ensuring you drink enough water is essential for maintaining your health and well-being. Here are some practical tips and insights to help you stay hydrated and make the most…

  • East Helena Man Pleads Guilty to Townsend Gas Station Robbery

    An East Helena man, Samuel James Collins, admitted on Wednesday to discharging a firearm during a robbery at a Townsend gas station last October. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana confirmed Collins’ guilty plea to possessing and using a firearm during a violent crime on July 10, 2024. The incident occurred on…

  • Man Found Dead After Sustaining Injury at Butte Residence

    BUTTE — A man was discovered dead following an injury at his home early Monday morning, as reported by Butte Police. In a media release, Sheriff Ed Lester stated that the man was found at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Monday. The release detailed that the man suffered a severe arm injury after breaking a window…

  • Cascade County Jail Under Investigation After Three Inmate Deaths in Two Weeks

    GREAT FALLS, Mont. – Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter reported that three inmates have died in separate incidents at the Cascade County Detention Center within the last two weeks. Two of the deaths were suicides, and one was due to a drug overdose. “This is very troubling to me, and I know it’s troubling to…

  • Escapee on the Loose from Great Falls Pre-Release Center

    Reported by NonStop Local Digital Journalist Madison Seipp, July 14, 2024 at montanarightnow.com The State of Montana Department of Corrections is on high alert after Hunter J. Peffers, a 26-year-old inmate at the Great Falls Pre-Release Center, failed to return as scheduled on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Peffers, who was serving time for criminal mischief,…