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High school runners shine at Butte Invite
BUTTE, Mont. — It was a perfect day for elite high school athletes to be tested at elevation at Stodden Park. Hundreds of high schoolers took part in the Butte Invite on Thursday afternoon in 5k races. On the girls’ side, Kallie Clayton of Billings Skyview took the gold,...
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Class of 1963 Returns to Helena High After 63 Years
More than six decades after receiving their diplomas, members of Helena High School’s Class of 1963 returned to their alma mater in September 2026 to reconnect with old friends, revisit familiar hallways, and share memories with today’s students. The reunion provided a unique opportunity for current journalism students...
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Helena schools outline limits on new AI bus cameras
Helena, Mont. — A new AI camera system is now being installed on buses used by Helena Public Schools, with district officials saying the technology is focused on driver behavior and not students.First Student has spent the past year deploying the AI-powered fleet technology across nearly 46,000 vehicles. In Helena, a spokesperson for Helena Public Schools said most of the new Samsara driver-facing cameras has already been installed.The district spokesperson said First Student used Samsara across its vehicles as a standard practice to monitor driving habits, prevent distracted driving and reduce risks on the road.Helena Public Schools said the new system does not monitor, track or record student conduct. The spokesperson said it only monitors distracted driver events.The district also said it separately pays for a live video stream from each bus through its own camera system, SafetyVision. Officials said that feed is only accessible when the bus ignition is on and is monitored only by school district staff.Helena Public Schools said it keeps exclusive control of SafetyVision for student safety and response to incidents on the bus. The district also said the Samsara system will not be connected to the district-owned SafetyVision system.First Student responded to a request for
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Class Act: East Helena senior Ellie Silvonen leads on the field, in the classroom and community
At East Helena, Ellie Silvonen's schedule rarely slows down. The senior balances varsity flag football, varsity basketball and AAU basketball throughout the year, all while maintaining a 3.8 GPA.
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Helena Christian School delays move into new campus near East Helena
EAST HELENA, Mont. — Helena Christian School delayed its move into a new $6 million campus and kept classes at Helena Valley Faith Center while construction continues.The new school sits about 10 minutes outside of East Helena. School officials said the building is expected to open this month, but the full move now appears to be another one to two months away.Superintendent Ted Clark said the school had prepared for that possibility by lining up Helena Valley Faith Center as a backup location. For now, students and staff are using divided classroom spaces and making use of nearly every part of the building."We were optimistically hopeful we would be able to start school here on September 8th. But because of the delays that can happen in construction, we found out mid to late August we’re going have to be there for a little bit longer," said Ted Clark.Clark explained that Helena Christian had operated in rented spaces for more than 40 years. He said that experience helped the school shift into its temporary setup while work continues on the new campus."We are thankful for the various partners that allowed us to rent from them over the years. It’s been a
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Eagles Escape Naranche With 22-21 Win Over Bulldogs
BUTTE — Sometimes a football game really does come down to a matter of inches. On a rainy Homecoming and Silver B night at Naranche Stadium, Butte High and Missoula Big Sky traded punches for four quarters before the Eagles escaped with a 22-21 Western AA victory. The Bulldogs...
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Bulldog Outfitters Provides No-cost Clothing And Hygiene Supplies To Students In Need At The Don Peoples Complex On Gilman Avenue
Local students in need can grab free clothes and personal hygiene items at Bulldog Outfitters, tucked inside the former Butte Armory on Gilman Avenue, afternoons Tuesday through Thursday.
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Montana Tech to compete for share of $16M critical minerals workforce prize
MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Technological University will compete for a share of $16 million in federal funding aimed at expanding the nation’s mining and critical minerals workforce. The U.S. Department of Energy launched the PROSPECT Planning Prize this week. Universities will compete for awards of up to $1...
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A Bulldog Brotherhood: 2001 Lettermen Ready to Receive Their Silver B’s
BUTTE — The names change. The uniforms change. Even Naranche Memorial Stadium has changed quite a bit over the years. On Friday night, another generation of Butte High football players will officially become part of one of the Mining City’s longest-running football traditions as the lettermen of the 2001 Bulldogs become eligible to receive their Silver B’s.
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AI reshaping higher education in Montana
BUTTE, Mont. — Montana Technological University has named its first chief artificial intelligence officer, a new role intended to help students, faculty and staff navigate the fast-changing technology while keeping learning at the center of the college experience. Professor Chad Okrusch will lead Montana Tech’s approach to artificial intelligence,...
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BC’s Sutton fires six TDs in Homecoming romp
Note — The following is a corrected and updated report from one previously posted. Some nights are just good, some players, too, on those nights. Senior GG Fantini was announced as Homecoming King Friday night between halves of scoring four touchdowns in a 54-0 blowout victory for Butte Central over Ronan in a Class A high school football game at Bob Green Field. Sophomore quarterback Noah Sutton punctuated the victory by throwing a Butte Central school-record six touchdowns.
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Carroll to reduce tuition by 40%
Good morning. JoVonne here with your dose of Helena This Week. Welcome back! To be honest, I didn’t spend last week in Helena because I was out in eastern Montana reporting for a story regarding major repatriation events on the Fort Peck Reservation. The community welcomed home the remains of three of their relatives who died at the Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania more than a century ago. My story will be published later this week.
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Homecoming: Big first half powers BC over Ronan
Some nights are just good, some players, too, on those nights. Senior GG Fantini was announced as Homecoming King Friday night between halves of scoring three touchdowns in a 54-0 blowout victory for Butte Central over Ronan in a high school football game at Bob Green Field. The win put...
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Highlands College invites high school students to Trades and Technology Day
MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana high school students can get hands-on experience in a variety of career fields during Trades and Technology Day at Highlands College of Montana Tech. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Highlands College in Butte. Students can try activities...
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Highlands College opens enrollment for CDL training program
MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Tech’s Highlands College is opening enrollment for its upcoming Commercial Driver’s License training program. The program prepares students to earn a Class A CDL through hands-on driving experience, safety training and exam preparation. Prospective students are required to attend an information session Sept....
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High school students invited to Trades and Technology Day at Highlands College
Climb a utility pole. Change a tire. Build a wall. Take an X-ray. Trades and Technology Day at Highlands College of Montana Tech gives Montana high school students a chance to trade the classroom for hands-on career exploration on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. “This is such an exciting opportunity for...