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We're hiring a courts and local government reporter in Butte at the @MontanaStandard: journalismjobs.com/1693173-crime-… #journalismjobs
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Phil Drake
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Phil Drake
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Retired reporter/editor for the Helena Independent Record and Montana Standard. That's my dog/associate Walter B. Muttdale in the pic.
Helena Katılım Şubat 2014
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Congratulations on achieving 'World Domination.' Well deserved. But alas, with great power comes great responsibility.
J.M. Brown@TheWesternWord
“Caught My Eye” is posted at TheWesternWord.com. Here are today’s topics: *Montana U.S. Senate 2026 *MT Second Congressional District *Campaign Mailers Update *State Senator Ellie Boldman *World Domination *Memorial Day 2026 *One More Thing #mtpol
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Amid the cutthroat Republican primaries playing out in #mtleg, current and former statewide electeds are tapping in.
#mtnews #mtpol
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Helena is hiring a fire chief after current-chief Jon Campbell announced he would be stepping down July 3 after five years as the city's top firefighter. helenair.com/news/local/art…
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Great story by @SeabornLarson. This never ending story goes on and on and on …
Independent Record@helenaironline
“We’re elected from districts or counties and you live there,” former legislative leader Fred Thomas said. “If he’s not a resident here then he should resign his seat.” helenair.com/news/state-reg…
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I decided to look into how many mobile homes pay rent to private equity firms in Montana: About 3,900.
"Like owning a Waffle House with customers chained to the booth"
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“Prayer is the most powerful tool we have,” Gianforte said in a statement. “I ask Montanans who are faithful to join Susan and me in coming to God with thanks helenair.com/news/local/art…
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Fun fact: When Spencer Cox declared June 29, 2025, a day of prayer and fasting for rain, Utah didn't get any significant precipitation until September.
governor.utah.gov/uncategorized/…
Blair Miller@blairmiller
Montana Gov. Gianforte declares Sunday a 'Day of Prayer for Rain' amid worsening drought #tracking-source=home-top-story" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">helenair.com/news/local/art…
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As the Queen City heads into summer, Helena will turn on the Missouri River Treatment Plant to supplement the city’s higher water demand. helenair.com/news/local/gov…
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Christine Compton of the Helena IR reports that Mr. Burritos will move into the former Slim Chickens Prospect Avenue location in Helena.
#tracking-source=home-top-story" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">helenair.com/news/local/bus…
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Nice read by Cary Graf on a most unusual U.S. Senate race in Montana.
Independent Record@helenaironline
BUTTE – It’s at a dimly lit hotel bar huddled around a table with a dozen fellow veterans that Seth Bodnar, independent candidate for U.S. Senate, let himself go off helenair.com/news/state-reg…
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Superintendent Rex Weltz and Activities Director Eric Peterson laid out proposed budgets, how baseball would impact district Title IX, and fielded questions from board members Tuesday night. helenair.com/sports/high-sc…
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Helena's Finance Director Sheila Danielson is expected to resign in late June to pursue a new job opportunity in Washington, a city of Helena spokesperson said. helenair.com/news/local/gov…
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Big scoop from Sam Wilson of the Missoulian: MT Fish, Wildlife and Parks head Christy Clark hired Brian Gootkin for an unadvertised temp consulting job that pays $65 an hour, more than any FWP employee except Clark. Clark and Gootkin are neighbors: missoulian.com/news/state-reg…
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Almost 2,000 participants flooded the hills and streets of Helena on Saturday during the 2026 Don't Fence Me In Trail Run. helenair.com/news/local/art…
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Former Democratic state lawmaker Jen Gross this morning reveals she was the complainant in the 2018 sexual harassment investigation against Jonathan Windy Boy #mtnews #mtpol
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Interesting read by @thom_g_bridge. Best wishes for the Helena TV news team.
Independent Record@helenaironline
Scripps confirmed in a statement it plans to combine local resources into one statewide team. Some in Montana media have warned such changes could be detrimental to local news coverage. helenair.com/news/state-reg…
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The dizzying back-and-forth between state Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell has reached a new tempo. helenair.com/news/state-reg…
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"Sen. Windy Boy still needs to do the right thing and completely resign from public office," legislative leaders said in a joint statement on Monday. helenair.com/news/state-reg…
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