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This article presents a guide to four top-notch shoe stores in Helena. Have you had the opportunity to visit any of these stores yet? If yes, we would love to hear your experiences. Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Helena, Mont. - Pheasant season opens this Saturday, Oct. 7. To increase hunters’ opportunity for success, and to help encourage more hunters to participate this year, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will release pheasants at several public hunting locations. The release sites are at the following wildlife management areas...

As part of the Big Read, the Lewis & Clark Library in Helena is celebrating Andrew Krivak’s The Bear through a series of discussions, lectures, films, programs and events. The library was one of 62 recipients nationwide of a NEA Big Read Grant – the 16th in the library’s history.

This article presents a tour of three outstanding pizza stores located in Helena. Have you had the chance to visit any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

The Helena Symphony presents the first Symphony Kids concert of the 23-24 Season on Saturday September 30th at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church! The whole family is invited to this brand new concert based on "The Little Engine That Could." There is no cost to attend...

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bear will close in Hunting District (HD) 520, one-half hour after sunset on Sunday, Oct 1. The black bear quota in this HD has been met. For more information, visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov/hunt/by-species to check...

A rodent problem at a Helena restaurant was quickly resolved, thanks to public reports. The situation underscores the crucial role consumers play in upholding health standards in eateries.

The Koocanusa Krank, a 30-year-old climbing competition, returned to crags at Stone Hill last weekend. Tim Schmidt of Helena finds a hold climbing Stone Hill for the Koocanusa Krank on Saturday, Sept. 23. (Avery Howe/Hungry Horse News)

Helena artist Kallie Audet depicts the wildlife and landscapes of her home range in painterly brush strokes with a quiet color palette, rich darks and sharp highlights for contrast. Cawdrey Gallery in Whitefish is featuring the work of Audet. There will be an opening reception for the exhibition on Friday, Sept. 29 from 5-8 p.m. Her landscapes are impressionistic, moody and atmospheric, uncannily reminiscent of overcast Montana skies in November or February, according to a release. The animals Audet renders are imbued with personality and soul by the details in their eyes and confident Impressionist brush strokes that yield convincing...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Helena.

As far as Montana bands go, 710 Ashbury is fast becoming a fan favorite and is on its way to official cult status. The unique lineup is made up of members John Chart on guitar. A deadhead since his early teens Chart has been enthralled by Garcia’s style for years. He is forever in search of THAT tone that typifies the Garcia sound. It’s been a life-long dream to find the right personel to put together a Grateful Dead cover band...then along came the guys in 710. Chart can’t play like Garcia and he’s not willing to cut off a finger to see if that would help...but his playing will make you think of Garcia and hopefully put a smile on your face.

PickUp USA Fitness is set to open its first location in Montana. The company, headquartered in Southern California, is the nation's largest basketball gym chain and caters to youth and adult basketball players. The new PickUp USA in Montana City is outfitted with a regulation basketball court as well as...

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 309, one-half hour after sunset on Saturday, Sept. 23. The mountain lion quotas in this LMU have been met. This LMU will re-open for the hunting...

— The Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) will visit Montana communities along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) in late September. The community-centered tour will consist of events to support communities in the northern portion of the Continental Divide landscape. The events will take place in official CDT Gateway...

PickUp USA Fitness is set to open its first location in Montana and added a new franchise location in San Bernardino, CA. The company, headquartered in Southern California, is said to be the nation’s largest basketball gym chain and caters to youth and adult basketball players. PickUp USA, headquartered...