Good Day
Helena
Friday, January 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Koda and Samantha McMillin welcomed Helena's first baby of 2025, daughter Leanne, born just 22 minutes into January 2nd. KTVH
- ➤ The Helena Business Improvement District launches an art contest seeking designs for new summer banners to enhance downtown, with a $750 prize for the winning submission. KTVH
- ➤ The article highlights upcoming local activities including skiing and snowboarding opportunities, events at the Lewis and Clark Tap Room, and viewing parties for the Montana State Bobcats' game, suggesting a vibrant weekend ahead. KTVH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former nurse at St. Peters Health, Aaron Gams, faces charges for allegedly sexually abusing a patient in the ICU and making unsolicited contact afterward. KTVH
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Despite rumors and halted construction, Chick-fil-A is still planning to build its new location in Helena, with officials confirming no changes to their plans. KXLH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Diane Carlson Evans, a former U.S. Army nurse and advocate for female veterans, was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal by President Joe Biden for her service during the Vietnam War and her efforts founding the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Foundation. KXLH
- ➤ In Lewis and Clark County, elected officials including Justice of the Peace Mark V. Piskolich, Commissioner Andy Hunthausen, and new District Court Clerk Lisa Kallio were sworn in on Dec. 31, with Commissioner Candace Payne taking over as commission chair for 2025. Independent Record
LIFESTYLE NEWS
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Reiki Share for Practitioners in Helena, Montana
A gathering for Reiki practitioners of all levels to practice, share insights, and receive guidance in a supportive environment.
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Cheers! Fundraising Auction for Ceramic Art
This auction event showcases unique ceramic artworks donated by local artists and community members, benefiting the Bray Gallery.
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Josh Turner Live Concert
Country music artist Josh Turner will perform timeless hits including ‘Long Black Train’ and ‘Why Don’t We Just Dance’ at the Helena Civic Center.
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Dead Fervor Concert at Lewis & Clark Tap Room
Experience an evening of live music with Dead Fervor at the Lewis & Clark Tap Room in Helena.
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Rooftop Yoga Class
Enjoy a rooftop yoga experience with Eclipse Community Yoga at Mt Ascension Brewing, including a beer with your class fee.
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Author Event for All Ages with Elizabeth C. Bunce
Free Event - Feb. 2 at 1 pm at Helena Middle School Auditorium. Bring the whole family to see award winning middle-grade author Elizabeth C. Bunce at the Helena Middle School Auditorium. She will be dressed in period costume, as she walks audiences through the ways historical garments inform her writing and her characters, including research and writing tips for writers of historical fiction. This event is for all ages and is free and open to the public.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
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