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Helena youth arrested, caught with loaded handgun in backpack
HELENA, Mont. — A Helena youth was arrested Wednesday after a report of a person with a loaded handgun in their backpack at C.R. Anderson Middle School the day prior. The juvenile faces charges of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon on school property, tampering with evidence and theft.
The Motor Vehicle Department in Helena is moving to a new location
HELENA, Mont. - The Motor Vehicle Department in Helena is moving to a new location in the shopping center on Cromwell Dixon Ln. Motorists can visit the new location near 360 Office Solutions and Maurices at 2019 Cromwell Dixon Ln. The current location at 2100 11th Avenue will be closed...
Helena United Way gets $500,000 donation toward housing project
The United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area has received a $500,000 anonymous donation for the nonprofit’s Helena Inn housing project. The nonprofit on Wednesday announced the donation toward the purchase and renovation of the Helena Inn, 2300 N. Oakes St., to create permanent supportive housing units. Jeff...
Commission reviews initiatives to improve Montana behavioral health systems
HELENA, Mont. — In Helena, a commission tasked with finding ways to boost Montana’s behavioral health system work to get their final recommendations in place. The Behavioral Health System for Future Generations Commission, also known as the HB 872 Commission, is in the process of providing the governor with recommendations on how to utilize $300 million allocated by the legislature towards this effort.
DOUBLE TROUBLE: Stastny twins to play golf at Carroll College
KIMBERLY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Many kids growing up who play sports imagine one day signing to play at the collegiate level. It’s a special and rewarding moment, so imagine sharing that moment with your own best friend where the both of them can pursue their college dreams together, as sisters.
Tax Assistance Program
With discussions with the Governor, the filing application deadline for the property tax assistance program has been extended until June 1, 2024. This program can help citizens on a fixed or limited income by reducing the tax rate on their home. To be eligible there are three important facts.You must own or currently be under contract to purchase a home or mobile/manufactured home.You must live in the home as a primary residence for a least seven months of the year.You must have a 2022 Federal Adjusted Gross Income, excluding capital and income losses less than: *single $27,621 or *married or head of household $37,019. The assistance level can be from a 30% to 80% reduction of the normal tax rate. To find information on your status, contact your local State Department of Revenue office or call the state office in Helena at 406-444-6900.— Rep. Denley M. Loge, R-St. Regis
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