Good Day
Helena
Friday, January 17th, 2025
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Helena community events include a sledding day with free hot cocoa, the 50th MOGA Winter Convention for outdoor outfitters, and an annual Hocks and Beans Giveaway to benefit the Salvation Army. KTVH
- ➤ Our Place, a drop-in center for unsheltered individuals in Helena, has temporarily relocated to a building provided by Helena Area Habitat for Humanity after losing their previous location. Independent Record
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Helena couple was given a suspended 10-year sentence for endangering their child through malnutrition by only feeding him milk beyond 18 months of age. Independent Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Capital High School's Sarah Urban and Jake Warner in Helena, Montana, are honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in STEM teaching, showcasing their dedication and innovative approaches in mathematics and science education. KTVH
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Prescribed burning in Helena causes air quality to drop to 'Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups', prompting health advisories and voluntary reduction in solid fuel use. Independent Record
- ➤ An air quality alert has been issued for the East Helena area due to a cold weather inversion leading to poor air quality conditions. MontanaRightNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After Denver Henderson was hospitalized when hit by a car near the Montana Capitol, legislators propose improvements to pedestrian safety around the capitol complex. KTVH
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Shodair Children’s Hospital in Helena receives $1 million from the Otto Bremer Trust to enhance its psychiatric care facilities for young patients. Independent Record
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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