Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Helena Montana
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1. Bull elk poached, beheaded near Helena
HELENA- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials are looking for the suspects who poached a large bull elk late Sunday afternoon and took only its head.
2. Democrats host jobs tour in Helena
HELENA- Montana Democrats are traveling around the state gathering ideas about how to create jobs and their most recent stop landed them in Helena.
3. Montana has 8th best business tax climate in country, study says
HELENA - Montana has the eighth best business tax climate in the U.S., a national study has concluded.
4. Forest Service: Jesus statue can stay
HELENA, Montana -- A mountaintop Jesus statue can stay at a ski resort in the western U.S. state of Montana -- for now. The religious statue, which has been on federal land since 1955, will be allowed to remain in place for at least 10 more years
5. Montana FWP seeking comment on proposals
HELENA- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials are looking for the public to weigh in on a number of wildlife proposals that were recently approved by the FWP Commission.
6. Montana wind energy industry flying high
HELENA - Montana's wind energy industry is flying high in this new year. Governor Brian Schweitzer says the state is now producing 395 megawatts of installed wind generation capacity.
7. Survey seeks ideas for new COT names
What should the new name be for Montana State University Billings College of Technology?
8. Montana gas prices well below nationwide average
HELENA- Montana motorists are still seeing some relief at the pumps with the automotive group AAA reporting that a gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline sits at an average price of $3.05, some 38 cents less than the national average of $3.43 per gallon.
9. MDT employees warned not to talk to media
HELENA- Montana's News Station was the first to report the that Teamsters Union, which is made up of 330 state snow plow and truck drivers, was considering going on strike. Reporter Marnee Banks has gathered more information about the story.
10. Snow plow drivers say strike is still an option
HELENA- Montana truck and snow plow drivers say that going on strike is a still an option, but they have a meeting scheduled with a state mediator to discuss alternatives.
In 1864 the discovery of gold by four prospectors commonly referred to as the “Four Georgians”, started a mini-gold rush into the area. After three successful years of mining the region, these four gentlemen returned east with their fortunes secured. Soon after, the area began to see a wide variety of newcomers “westering” to seek their own fortunes. As the town grew in population, the name of Helena was eventually settled upon after much debate. Helena became the capital of Montana Territory in 1875, and after Montana gained statehood, Helena was named as state capital.

Helena Capital

Perhaps the most unique feature of Helena is its architecture. The State Capitol building is a fine example of Greek Renaissance architecture, and the murals inside depict Montana historical themes. There are still many splendid 19th-century mansions in perfect condition scattered around the city and the down town area has several original buildings still serving as city offices and new businesses. Among the most impressive structures remaining, the St. Helena Cathedral was constructed along the lines of a cathedral in Cologne, Germany and the Votive Church in Vienna. Its twin spires reach majestically 230 feet towards the heavens and the interior boasts gold leaf and mosaic windows extensively.

 Conditions for Helena, MT at 11:53 am MST

Current Conditions:
Mostly Cloudy, 26 F

Forecast:
Tue - Flurries. High: 30 Low: 15
Wed - Mostly Sunny. High: 40 Low: 27

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