HELENA, Mont. (AP) - The Montana Transportation Department is giving the city of Helena about $500,000 in state grant money to make downtown sidewalks accessible to those with mobility impairments.
City Manager Ron Alles says between 170 and 175 sidewalk ramps will be installed downtown this summer.
The city's Americans with Disabilities Act Committee in 2011 identified upgrading the sidewalk ramps as a priority.
Saturday, June 14 2014 2:32 AM EDT2014-06-14 06:32:59 GMT
SPRAGUE, Wash. - A couple hundred people in the town of Sprague, Washington and first responders from surrounding counties welcomed home the family of Justin Clouse late Thursday night.The road to the family's home was lined with candles and flags. Clouse was killed in action in Afghanistan last week. His family traveled to Delaware to identify his body. They arrived home in Sprague Thursday night around midnight.
SPRAGUE, Wash. - A couple hundred people in the town of Sprague, Washington and first responders from surrounding counties welcomed home the family of Justin Clouse late Thursday night.The road to the family's home was lined with candles and flags. Clouse was killed in action in Afghanistan last week. His family traveled to Delaware to identify his body. They arrived home in Sprague Thursday night around midnight.
Friday, March 28 2014 3:42 PM EDT2014-03-28 19:42:01 GMT
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - Union Gospel Mission Motors takes donated vehicles, rebuilds them and then resells them to support their many ministries that help the homeless in our community. All of their mechanics are ASE Certified and because UGM Motors doesn't purchase their vehicles, they are able to put a lot more money into rebuilding their used cars than the typical used car lot.
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. - Union Gospel Mission Motors takes donated vehicles, rebuilds them and then resells them to support their many ministries that help the homeless in our community. All of their mechanics are ASE Certified and because UGM Motors doesn't purchase their vehicles, they are able to put a lot more money into rebuilding their used cars than the typical used car lot.
Be alert, we have a risk of severe thunderstorms today across almost the entire KFBB viewing area. Some storms could produce large hail (perhaps very large), damaging wind and tornadoes.
Be alert, we have a risk of severe thunderstorms today across almost the entire KFBB viewing area. Some storms could produce large hail (perhaps very large), damaging wind and tornadoes.
Early in Helena this morning Senator Jon Tester held an open forum with veterans of Helena to discuss their experiences with the VA healthcare system as well as the benefit package.
Early in Helena this morning Senator Jon Tester held an open forum with veterans of Helena to discuss their experiences with the VA healthcare system as well as the benefit package.
Today the American Red Cross set up shop outside the City County building in Helena to take blood donations. During the summer months, the Red Cross says blood donations tend to be lower compared to the rest of the year.
Today the American Red Cross set up shop outside the City County building in Helena to take blood donations. During the summer months, the Red Cross says blood donations tend to be lower compared to the rest of the year.
Last night the Helena city commission approved, 3 to 2, the resolution of intent to create a non-motorized transportation district, which would make it easier to get around town on foot or bike by making sidewalk improvements, curbside trails, and bike lane maintenance
Last night the Helena city commission approved, 3 to 2, the resolution of intent to create a non-motorized transportation district, which would make it easier to get around town on foot or bike by making sidewalk improvements, curbside trails, and bike lane maintenance
