Central Montana Times

Gianforte appoints Long as head of Department of Transportation

By Elle Johnson | Jan 10, 2021

Recently inaugurated Gov. Greg Gianforte announced he would be appointing Malcolm "Mack" Long to head the Department of Transportation.

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Montana residents face charges over concert that allegedly violated COVID-19 restrictions

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

After an outdoor concert was held on private property in Helena Valley in early October, Lewis & Clark County Public Health (LCPH) has asked the county attorney's office to become involved in presenting COVID-19 restriction violations, with the concert hosts potentially facing criminal charges.

Montana's unemployment rate continues to decrease in August

By Elle Johnson | Sep 23, 2020

Montana is seeing a downward trend in its unemployment rate, which dropped by 0.9% in August to 5.6%, Gov. Steve Bullock said.

Great Falls prepares for reopening

By Elle Johnson | Jun 10, 2020

The city of Great Falls, Montana, is planning to reopen offices once proper safety measures and protocols are in place, a press release from the city states.

Rep. Gianforte raises most in governor race

By Elle Johnson | May 31, 2020

As Montana approaches the June 2 primary election, U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte has raised the most money in his campaign thus far out of all governor candidates.

City of Helena spent $32,000 on legal services regarding former city manager

By Elle Johnson | Apr 23, 2020

Over $32,000 was spent by Helena on outside legal services for issues regarding former city manager Ana Cortez.

Current, former employees of W.R. Grace's Zonolite Division can file injury claims in court

By Elle Johnson | Apr 22, 2020

Over 800 past employees of W.R. Grace's Zonolite Division are able to file asbestos-related personal injury claims, as ruled by the Montana Supreme Court, against Maryland Casualty Company.