Sex abuse suit filed against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Great Falls-Billings - Great Falls Tribune

9 February 2012, 4:03 am

Sex abuse suit filed against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Great Falls-BillingsGreat Falls Tribune"However, if it alleges that crimes have been committed, we encourage the victims to immediately contact their local law enforcement agency so those allegations can be investigated." The lawsuit is the ... Read More »

Sweetheart Passion Plunge - Beartooth NBC

7 February 2012, 5:02 pm

Sweetheart Passion PlungeBeartooth NBCThe Annual Sweetheart Passion Plunge raises money for local athletes. Organizers say it pays for everything from travel to equipment and facility fees. Passion Plunge Coordinator and Helena Police Officer Domingo Zapata says there's still time to sign ...Swe... Read More »

Western Montana bomb squad unveils latest recruit - The Missoulian

6 February 2012, 10:17 pm

Western Montana bomb squad unveils latest recruitThe MissoulianThe western squad has technicians based in Missoula and Helena. There are six bomb technicians in Missoula, including three Missoula Police Department officers and three sheriff's deputies. Another MK3 will be staged in Helena.and mo... Read More »

"Piggyback Bandit" hops on athletes' backs, pleads guilty to assault - CBS News

6 February 2012, 12:00 pm

"Piggyback Bandit" hops on athletes' backs, pleads guilty to assaultCBS News(CBS) HELENA, Mont. - A man given the nickname "Piggyback Bandit" for his fondness for hopping on the backs of athletes pleaded guilty to two assault charges Wednesday. The Independent Record reports that 250-pound Sherw... Read More »

Piggyback Bandit' pleads guilty to assault charges from state soccer tournament - Billings Gazette

2 February 2012, 1:29 pm

Daily MailPiggyback Bandit' pleads guilty to assault charges from state soccer tournamentBillings GazetteDeputy Helena City Attorney Luke Berger mentioned during the hearing that Shayegan has been permanently banned from any high school sporting event in the state by the Montana High School Asso... Read More »

Legislative nominees for political practices have partisan ties; governor has ... - The Republic

2 February 2012, 10:15 am

Legislative nominees for political practices have partisan ties; governor has ...The RepublicMATT GOURAS AP HELENA, Mont. — The four people nominated Thursday by state lawmakers to be the next commissioner over ethics and campaign complaints all have partisan ties. Legislative leaders making the p... Read More »

Van topples power pole in Helena - KRTV Great Falls News

2 February 2012, 9:49 am

Van topples power pole in HelenaKRTV Great Falls NewsIt happened at around 9 am when the van apparently hit an icy patch, slid off the road, and knocked down the power pole. NorthWestern Energy dispatched a crew to assess and repair the damage. The Montana Highway Patrol, Helena Police Department, .... Read More »

Man sought on several burglary warrants arrested in Helena - The Republic

2 February 2012, 9:38 am

Man sought on several burglary warrants arrested in HelenaThe RepublicA man suspected of stealing tools and pawning them in several Montana cities has been arrested. McGee says Nelson had with him a set of keys from a pickup truck that had been stolen in Sheridan, Wyo., as well as a small amount of ... Read More »

Political practices staffers say commissioner is conducting private business ... - The Republic

17 January 2012, 10:30 am

Political practices staffers say commissioner is conducting private business ...The RepublicMATT GOURAS AP HELENA, Mont. — Political practices commissioner Dave Gallik said Tuesday that he was resigning amid an escalating dispute with the office's four permanent staff members. The former Democ... Read More »

Authorities say missing Montana teacher is dead - Boston Herald

15 January 2012, 9:21 am

Authorities say missing Montana teacher is deadBoston HeraldBy AP HELENA, Mont. — Law enforcement officers in eastern Montana say two men being questioned in the disappearance of a high school math teacher are being held in the Dakotas. Sidney Public School officials posted a statement online sayi... Read More »