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Helena plans slash pile burns in two locations on February 26

The City of Helena's Open Lands division is set to burn slash piles on February 26, due to favorable weather conditions.

By Southwest Montana News | Feb 25, 2025

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Helena schedules slash pile burning on Mount Ascension

The City of Helena's Open Lands division has announced plans to conduct slash pile burning on Mount Ascension.

By Southwest Montana News | Feb 19, 2025

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FOIA Request Sent to Montana Secretary of State - Elections Department Regarding Spring Elections Candidates for Office on February 6, 2025

By Southwest Montana News | Feb 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Montana Secretary of State - Elections Department Regarding Spring Elections Candidates for Office on February 6, 2025.

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Helena opens sidewalk improvement loan applications on February 17

By Southwest Montana News | Feb 6, 2025

The City of Helena's Transportation Systems Department will start accepting applications for the 2025 Sidewalk Improvement Loan Program on February 17.

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Helena announces downtown snow removal schedule starting February 5

By Southwest Montana News | Feb 4, 2025

The City of Helena Streets division has announced a snow removal operation for the downtown area, set to begin on Wednesday night, February 5.

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Helena city offices to close for Presidents' Day, impacting services

By Southwest Montana News | Feb 3, 2025

The City of Helena has announced that its administrative offices will be closed on February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day.

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Helena plans open house for discussion on Open Lands major projects

By Southwest Montana News | Jan 22, 2025

The City of Helena is set to host a second open house on January 30 to discuss the proposed Open Lands major projects for 2025.

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EDA awards $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Lewis and Clark County in 2023

By Southwest Montana News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Lewis and Clark County, Montana.

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Mountain lion presence prompts safety warnings on Mount Helena

By Southwest Montana News | Jan 14, 2025

Mountain lion activity has been confirmed on Mount Helena, particularly in the vicinity of Tubbs Trailhead and Silverette Gate near LeGrande Cannon Boulevard.

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Helena receives $4.5M in federal grants for transportation planning

By Southwest Montana News | Jan 13, 2025

The City of Helena has secured two planning grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation, totaling $4.5 million, to enhance transportation infrastructure in the area.

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Helena city offices to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Southwest Montana News | Jan 7, 2025

The City of Helena has announced that its administrative offices will be closed on January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Rosendale introduces bill against BLM rule ending coal leasing in Montana

By Southwest Montana News | Dec 23, 2024

Congressman Matt Rosendale has introduced legislation aimed at overturning a Bureau of Land Management rule.

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Helena city offices to close for holidays; services impacted

By Southwest Montana News | Dec 17, 2024

The City of Helena has announced that its administrative offices will be closed on December 25 and January 1.

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Rosendale nominates five Montana students to US service academies

By Southwest Montana News | Dec 16, 2024

Congressman Matt Rosendale has announced his nominations for the U.S. Service Academies, selecting five students from Montana's Second District.

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Chairman Rosendale concludes tenure with focus on VA modernization challenges

By Southwest Montana News | Dec 12, 2024

Today, Chairman Matt Rosendale of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization conducted his final hearing as chairman.

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Rosendale opposes Senate amendment to national defense authorization act

By Southwest Montana News | Dec 11, 2024

Congressman Matt Rosendale of Montana's 2nd District has voiced his opposition to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5009, known as the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA).

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Helena's prescribed burning season begins December 1

By Southwest Montana News | Nov 21, 2024

The City of Helena is preparing for its annual prescribed burning activities within the city's open lands.

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Rosendale and Brecheen oppose IVF expansion in defense authorization act

By Southwest Montana News | Nov 21, 2024

Congressman Matt Rosendale of Montana and Congressman Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma have reached out to the leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services committees.

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Chairman Rosendale addresses cybersecurity risks to veterans' data

By Southwest Montana News | Nov 20, 2024

Today, Chairman Matt Rosendale of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Technology Modernization led a hearing focused on the cybersecurity challenges facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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Rosendale defends Bull Mountains Mine amid federal restrictions

By Southwest Montana News | Nov 19, 2024

Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale participated in a House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee hearing concerning the Crow Revenue Act.