Montanans covered by Medicaid for at least three years make fewer trips to the emergency department and incur lower costs for intensive or inpatient care.
Helena colleges will have their moments to highlight graduates in their programs in the coming days in May.
Here's what's happening in the Helena area's arts and entertainment scene.
The community-centered fundraiser Greater Helena Gives, which began 8 p.m. Wednesday, is slated to run through the day and end 8 p.m. Thursday.
A look back at Vigilante Parade coverage in the Independent Record.
“It’s given me something to work for. It’s given me something to strive [for]: to not let the team down and keep my head out of the gutter.”
Matt Reyant never pictured himself as a basketball coach, but is now the Capital girls head coach. "It's funny how life works out."
The Helena Fire Department is holding an open house and pancake breakfast from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday at Station 1, 300 Neill Ave.
A Washington man was sentenced to five years in prison with five years of supervised release on Wednesday for trafficking large amounts of fentanyl in multiple Montana cities, federal officials said.
St. Peter’s Health held a grand opening Wednesday of its new pharmacy inside the St. Peter’s Health Medical Group North Clinic at 3330 Ptarmigan Lane.
Data released Tuesday from the state Office of Public Instruction showed a decline in enrollment within East Helena and Helena public schools.
Lewis and Clark County commissioners have approved a professional services contract with Helena-based Great West Engineering for $197,200 for improvements to Lake Helena Drive.
On Friday Helena’s historic Vigilante Parade will once again travel its downtown route — this year, for its 100th anniversary.
A Helena man was charged on Wednesday with two felony counts of sexual intercourse without consent after deputies responded to a 12-year-old who reported she was kidnapped.
On May 16, 1924, some Helena High School students dressed in costumes for what would eventually become known as the Vigilante Parade.
A memorial has been dedicated in Helena to honor Montana Department of Transportation employees who have died in service to the state.
This year’s celebration of World Migratory Bird Day will take place at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana WILD and Spring Meadow Lake State Park from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday.
The windows at Rank's Mercantile in Virginia City have been restored to their original look and design in the 1860s.
Ground broke on a new Panera Bread restaurant at 1660 Vandelay Ave. this week.
Brent Northup, the IR's movie reviewer, says “Challengers” at its heart is not a sports movie; it’s an unusually nuanced exploration of relationships.
The Helena Independent Record recently sat down with four candidates running for two seats on the East Helena Public Schools board of trustees in the May 7 election. In the following stories the candidates discuss district struggles, perspectives, strategies and more.
Homeschool is becoming more popular for Montana families while public school enrollment is on the decline.
The court can rule on the briefs, but multiple people expect the justices to set a date for oral arguments.
St. Peter’s Health said Tuesday it has lifted visitor restrictions put in place Oct. 2 following a consistent decline of flu and cold prevalence in the community.
The 100th anniversary of the Vigilante Parade will be celebrated Friday with nearly 100 floats getting ready to roll along the streets of downtown Helena.
The Marysville Pioneer Association will add another historic property to its collection in Marysville on May 20 to preserve its historical value.
Lack of training, poor background checks, and dead bugs are just some of the findings in a recent BIA report on the Fort Peck Tribal adult and juvenile corrections facilities.
MONTANA UNTAMED: Montanans of all stripes seem to agree on at least two things: They care deeply about conservation and public lands, and life here is getting worse.
Coming this weekend, Lee Montana will publish a special pullout section in all print editions to help you learn the 2024 candidates and their positions — in their own words.
Jim Ramlow, a non-voting member of the committee, delivered a "Constitution 101" presentation for the bulk of the group's first meeting.
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Ric Holden, who raises cattle and grain near Glendive, sees strength in the rural vote. He’s one of two Republicans to have represented Eastern Montana in the state Legislature.
Zeno Baucus, the prosecutor with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, connected these charges with today’s increasingly uncivilized political climate. Baucus called this kind of behavior is “poison” to community discourse.
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Former Lady Griz legend Katie (Baker) Faulkner, who was hired as Pepperdine head women's basketball coach in April, has hired Joslyn Tinkle as an assistant coach.
Three schools will have five players apiece in the game set for Bob Green Field in Butte on June 1.
Bob Cleverley 8-Man All-Star Football Game
It is the 18th year in a row that Alexander Blewett of Great Falls has given out three $1,000 scholarships to the top student/wrestlers in Classes AA, A and B-C.
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Zendaya has come a long way since becoming a favorite of tweens thanks to "Shake It Up" and "K.C. Undercover" on the Disney Channel.
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MONTANA UNTAMED: Montanans of all stripes seem to agree on at least two things: They care deeply about conservation and public lands, and life here is getting worse.
Thinking about Mother’s Day yet?
In the “Independent Lens” feature, “Space: The Longest Goodbye,” retired astronaut Cady Coleman and her son Jamey Simpson talk about the toll long absences can take.
Artists from Universal Music Group, which include Taylor Swift, Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, will be returning to TikTok as the parties have struck a new licensing agreement.
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Get Healthy. Sleep is not a luxury. It’s a key factor for good health.
Get Healthy. Need some inspiration to get out and get walking? Here are five surprising benefits a daily walking habit delivers.