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Recent News in Helena

Apr 2nd, 2025 👍 3623

On Saturday, Montanans gathered at the Capitol to honor Vietnam veterans in a 'Welcome Home' ceremony that featured wreath placement under the Freedom Tree + live music and speeches from community leaders. This event recognized efforts to support those who served during the Vietnam War.

Apr 2nd, 2025 👍 2001

Spring is here and more people are using Helena trails as the snow melts, so the parks department checked trails on Monday to plan repairs costing about $30,000 a year—Open Lands Manager Brad Langsather said hikers should use common sense to avoid further damage.

Apr 2nd, 2025 👍 1405

The Independent Record launched the new Last Chance Rundown today to deliver weekly updates on Helena area high school and college sports. The newsletter covers key moments including Faith Howard's no-hitter in Helena High softball — along with track successes and a quarterback competition at Carroll.

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