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Posted 11:24 AM 2/4/2012 by Melissa Anderson (Helena)

When Donna Peterson bought her dream home in Helena in 2007, she didn't know her purchase would turn into a nightmare.

After being diagnosed with stage four cervical cancer in 2009, she lost both of her home-based businesses while undergoing treatment.

It was then that she asked (More) • Video (1)

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Posted 12:26 PM 2/3/2012 by Evan Weborg (Helena)

HELENA - Ten troopers graduated from the 52nd Montana Highway Patrol Advanced Academy on Friday.

MT Attorney General Steve Bullock congratulated the commitment each new trooper had made to working for the Patrol, noting that the class of 10 was selected from 543 applicants.

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Posted 10:55 PM 2/3/2012 by MTN Sports

Following are the results of the prep basketball games played on Friday, February 3rd.

Click the images to watch video and extended highlights!

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL

ARLEE 51 Noxon 49AUGUSTA (More) • Videos (4)

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Posted 4:05 PM 2/3/2012 by Evan Weborg (Helena)

Emergency crews responded to a wreck along US Highway 12 near Colorado Gulch west of Helena just after 2 p.m. on Friday.

The car ended up on the north side of the embankment along 10 Mile Creek.

The driver of the car, 30 year old Twila Bachteler of Deer Lodge, was transported to St. (More) • Videos (2) • Photos (2)

Posted 7:02 PM 2/3/2012 by Richie Melby

The Chinook Sugarbeeters have been a mainstay at the All-Class State Wrestling Tournament, producing individual and team champions over the years. When State Championship Saturday night concludes at the Metra in 2012, the Sugarbeeters will likely have a new 4-time State Champion. Benjamin Stroh (More) • Photos (3)

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Posted 6:57 PM 2/3/2012 by Jen Hollenbach, Heath Heggem

The future for the airmen of the Montana Air National Guard has been uncertain for some time, but now the Air Force has identified Great Falls as the location for a C-130 cargo planes mission, giving state leaders, community members, and our airmen some piece of mind.

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Posted 6:46 PM 2/3/2012 by Richie Melby

The Havre High girls swim team has dominated the State Meet since the year 2000, winning 10 consecutive titles through 2009. The Blue Ponies head into State with gold on their mind yet again, and Havre High senior Megan Obrecht will play a key role in that chase for a title. We caught up with the (More) • Photos (2)

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Posted 3:24 PM 2/3/2012 by Melissa Anderson (Helena)

A house fire at 327 North Rodney was quickly extinguished on Friday morning, and no injuries were reported.

Two people inside the home escaped safely.

The family that lives in the is out of state, but the nanny of the children was staying in the home.

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Posted 6:30 PM 2/3/2012 by Marnee Banks (Helena)

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is holding off on trying to find an additional 120 beds for inmates.

The agency put out a request for proposals on January 24, 2012 for a 120 bed medium security correctional facility.

On Friday, DOC Director Mike Ferriter said the request (More)

Posted 6:11 PM 2/3/2012 by Marnee Banks (Helena)

The Teamsters Union is continuing its labor negotiations with the State of Montana through the weekend.

On Friday representatives for over 330 snow plow and truck drivers met with the state to try and reach a deal.

The Teamsters are asking for more pay, a different work schedule (More)

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Posted 5:18 PM 1/31/2012 by Kay Rossi (Great Falls)

Jim O'Hara is taking an unconventional approach in his bid to become the next governor of Montana, and his unique campaign has drawn the attention of CBS News feature correspondent Steve Hartman.

O'Hara, a Republican, is erecting hand-made billboards in each of Montana's 56 counties, and (More) • Video (1) • Photos (3)

Posted 5:24 PM 2/3/2012 by Melissa Anderson (Helena)

An updated on the Prickly Pear Creek sediment situation: new information has prompted the Montana Department of Environmental Quality to announce that it will continue its investigation.

Enforcement specialist Travis Erny told us he received a call on Thursday afternoon from someone who (More)

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Posted 4:17 PM 2/3/2012 by Meteorologist Mike Rawlins (KXLH)

A strong ridge of high pressure is now sitting over the Northwest, keeping quiet weather in place.

This weekend, skies will remain clear with only a few high clouds at times.

High temperatures will reach the upper 30s and low 40s with nighttime lows in the teens.

On Monday, a (More) • Video (1)

Posted 3:55 PM 2/3/2012 by Evan Weborg (Helena)

Today women all over the United States sported red to raise awareness about heart disease.

In Helena, St. Peter's Hospital and Macy's teamed up to offer free heart health screenings.

It's estimated that 1 in 4 women will die from heart disease, and the Go Red event aims to reduce (More)