Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of August.
Good morning, Helena.
Police officers and Special Olympics athletes teamed up at McKenzie River Pizza for the statewide Tip-A-Cop fundraiser — a one-day event where every $2 from each Guardian pizza sale supports Montana Special Olympics — as competing restaurants raised funds.
A faucet at Rossiter Elementary School tested positive for PFAS on Tuesday, Aug.
11, following similar preliminary results at Jim Darcy Elementary. Helena Public Schools is working with the Montana DEQ to confirm tests and decide next steps before the school year begins.
Helena officials and the Greater Helena MPO are seeking public input for their Long Range Transportation Plan to improve sidewalks, bike lanes, railroad crossings and traffic flow.
An open house is held today at Lewis and Clark Public Library (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and another will be at the Civic Center (3:30 to 6:30 p.m.).
A Montana National Guard helicopter crew left Helena aboard a CH-47 Chinook to fight wildfires in Washington after training on Monday, and they will be deployed there for 15 days.
Helena's Spring Art Walk
Helena's Spring Art Walk: Visit 100+ artists in-person, on display at more than 40 business hosts from 4 - 8pm. Start by picking up your map at Omerta Arts to win prizes, see two great new exhibitions, real artist studios, live music, BBQ + ice cream, then shuttle to the library and wander back (800 Front St.)
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