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West-central Montana hunter check stations saw above-average numbers opening weekend
MISSOULA, Mont. — The 2026 big game hunting season opened last weekend and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks hunter check stations in Anaconda, Bonner, Darby and Fish Creek saw slightly above-average numbers. These four check stations saw 2,625 hunters for the season opener compared to last year's 2,549 hunters.
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Queen City Ballet Brings Nutcracker Magic to Helena for 2026
Queen City Ballet’s Nutcracker returns to the Helena Civic Center November 21–22, 2026, celebrating 25 years of holiday memories. Presented by Bravera Bank, this anniversary production invites audiences to enjoy a classical ballet tradition that connects generations of Montana families. Dancing snowflakes, battling soldiers, the menacing Rat King...
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Helena veteran says service dog access was denied
HELENA, Mont. — A Helena veteran said two White Sulphur Springs businesses turned him away when he tried to enter with his service dog. Russ Christian said he served 15 years in the U.S. Navy and later began dealing with mobility issues and PTSD after his honorable discharge. He said those challenges led him to seek help through Veteran Affairs, which connected him with K-9 Care Montana.
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Montana Tech, MSU team up to create 3D-printed replica of historic sculpture
BOZEMAN, Mont. — A collaboration between Montana Technological University, Montana State University and the Smithsonian American Art Museum has brought a historic 19th-century sculpture back to life through 3D printing. The project recreated The Death of Cleopatra, an 1876 sculpture by Edmonia Lewis, one of the first Black and...
Daily Montanan
Original governor’s mansion in Helena to reopen to tours
Following the completion of exterior restoration work, the original governor’s mansion has been reopened to the public, the Montana Historical Society said in a press release. Built in 1888, the 21-room mansion will be open, with registration, for tours at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., every Saturday. The state bought the property in 1913 and […]
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Back 9 Bar in Butte announces closure
BUTTE, Mont. — The Back 9 Bar and Grill in Butte is closing its doors for good. According to the restaurant, the closure is due to contracts moving forward, managers saying the bar and county are unable to agree on terms. NBC Montana reached out to Butte-Silver Bow County...
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Whitehall bear cub freed after jar gets stuck on its head
WHITEHALL, Mont. — A black bear cub near Whitehall is back in the wild after Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 3 helped remove a plastic jar stuck on its head. In a Facebook post, the agency said game wardens and a bear specialist caught the cub, cut the jar off and released it soon after. FWP said the cub was not hurt. The post also served as a reminder that wildlife often pass through places where people live. FWP said putting away trash and other items that can trap animals can help keep them out of trouble. The agency said animals with antlers can get caught in baling twine, holiday lights, lawn furniture, tarps, clotheslines, hammocks and similar items. More bear safety information is available from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. FWP said people should contact the agency as soon as possible when an animal gets stuck or tangled.
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Helena's last shoe repairman carries on decades-long bootmaking tradition
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Back 9 Bar in Butte announces closure
BUTTE, Mont. — The Back 9 Bar and Grill in Butte is closing its doors for good. According to the restaurant, the closure is due to contracts moving forward, managers saying the bar and county are unable to agree on terms. NBC Montana reached out to Butte-Silver Bow County...
Montana Outdoor Radio Show
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.13.26
Cold weather kept boat anglers away from Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter this past weekend, yet trout fishing thrived along shorelines. With stable weather expected, walleye fishing should improve at Canyon Ferry. Additionally, kokanee snagging is yielding larger fish at Helena Valley Regulating Reservoir, continuing through October 31st.
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Helena veteran says service dog access was denied
HELENA, Mont. — A Helena veteran said two White Sulphur Springs businesses turned him away when he tried to enter with his service dog. Russ Christian said he served 15 years in the U.S. Navy and later began dealing with mobility issues and PTSD after his honorable discharge. He said those challenges led him to seek help through Veteran Affairs, which connected him with K-9 Care Montana.
Montana Outdoor Radio Show
The October Window: A Missouri River Fishing Report
In October, dry fly fishing on the Missouri River is promising, particularly for Blue-Winged Olives above Craig and below Cascade. Nymphing with large zonkers and attractors is effective. The river will remain a good option into late October, with potential for winter fishing. Certain flies are recommended for current conditions.