Good Day
Helena
Saturday, January 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Montana Wild attracted over 17,000 visitors in 2024, hosted 61 programs including free public ones, significantly engaged schools statewide, and plans to introduce new exhibits and wildlife tracking programs in 2025. KXLH
- ➤ The Lewis and Clark Humane Society in Helena is at full capacity after receiving an influx of around 25 dogs since the start of 2025, encouraging public adoption. Independent Record
- ➤ Pioneer Park playground in Helena will temporarily fix broken equipment within six months, with a complete playground replacement planned for 2026 or 2027 due to age and safety considerations. KTVH
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research is set to discuss AI's potential to significantly impact the state's economy during their 50th anniversary Economic Outlook Seminar. KXLH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Helena Public Schools announced a cyber security breach potentially compromising student and teacher data due to a nationwide hack of the PowerSchool platform. KTVH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Helena utilized its $8.4 million ARPA funds on community projects like housing and shelters, repairs such as the Ten Mile Water Treatment Plant, and support for local businesses and institutions. Independent Record
- ➤ Mayor Wilmot Collins is set to give the 2025 State of the City address at a Helena Commission meeting, highlighting Helena's goals and major projects. Independent Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Peter's Health has initiated a 30-day Sugar Challenge to promote healthier food choices by eliminating artificial sugars starting 2025. KTVH
READ NEWS
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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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Flight Instructor Refresher Course in Helena, MT
Aviation Seminars is hosting a Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) at the DoubleTree by Hilton Helena Downtown, providing an essential training opportunity for flight instructors.
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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