Marian Davidson

EAST HELENA — A new facility for the Lewis & Clark Library's East Helena branch is another step closer to becoming reality. The Lewis & Clark Library Foundation recently launched a capital campaign to raise money for the project.

East Helena was announced as the recipient of a more than $10 million federal grant to reconstruct Valley Dr. in the summer of 2024. It has been almost two years, and no work has been done on the road. Viewer Connie asked what is going on?

EAST HELENA — East Helena was announced in the summer of 2024 as the recipient of a more than $10 million federal grant to reconstruct Valley Drive. It has been almost two years, and no work has been done on the road. Viewer Connie asked what is going on? MTN found out that the city is still working through the grant process.

After sitting empty since the end of December 2025, a new restaurant will soon occupy 1450 Prospect Ave. in Helena.

HELENA — A restaurant called Mr. Burritos is opening in the former Slim Chickens location at 1450 Prospect Avenue in August 2026, according to owner Mario Rodriguez.

Construction is currently happening to create a new shop for The Frozen Moose at the Lundy Center, 400 Euclid Ave. in Helena.

Construction is currently happening to create a new shop for The Frozen Moose at the Lundy Center, 400 Euclid Avenue in Helena, and owner Jeff Springer said it is tentatively set to open at the end of June.

After more than 100 years, an unmarked graveyard for those who some call Helena’s forgotten is no longer unmarked.

EAST HELENA — It has been two months since a student assaulted a teacher at East Helena High School. This week, the East Helena School Board is considering the future of both the student and the teacher with the school district.

EAST HELENA — An East Helena teacher at the center of controversy will no longer be employed by the school district—effective June 30, 2026.