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Israel and Hamas agreed to the "first phase" of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday.

Stock prices keep rising, even as the shutdown delays important economic reports that usually steer trading. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average set all-time highs Oct. 3. It's not just Big ...

Dolly Parton "ain't dead yet," the country superstar said on social media Wednesday after public speculation about her health.

In a Tuesday meeting, local leaders tried to reignite talks over a mental health facility being built in the Billings area.

Francine the calico cat is back home at a Lowe's store in Richmond, Virginia, after going missing for a few weeks, hitching a ...

As City Manager Tim Burton makes his exit, Helena city commissioners discussed the next steps in the search for his replacement.

The nation's top cartoonists react to the federal government shutown ...

The Helena Police Department responded to a variety of incidents throughout the day. Here's a summary of notable events.

The hosts say true ethical growth requires curiosity about others’ motives — and the courage to resist resentment, quick ...

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the Illinois governor and Chicago mayor, both Democrats, should be jailed as they ...

Yes! For Helena Public Schools raised and spent about $116,000 in its successful effort to get a $283 million bond package passed last month, according to campaign finance filings.