Good Day
Helena
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After being closed for a week last year amid national backlash, local store Sage and Oats has reopened with strong Helena community support and a 30 percent sales increase in 2025. The business now hires a new assistant manager and plans future growth. KXLH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Helena and East Helena high school students competed at Helena High School during the annual Crosstown Weld-Off on Thursday. They grinded, cut and welded metal pieces to showcase teamwork + skill. Independent Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana Fish + Wildlife and Parks is proposing the Spring Meadow Lake State Park Osprey Nest Camera Project and accepting public comment until the end of the month to monitor osprey activity on Helena’s westside. Independent Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks launched a new License Ambassador program partnering with local businesses to offer in-person hunting and fishing license sales. The program will replace outdated equipment (no longer repairable) with a modern online system while keeping the in-person option available. MontanaRightNow
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mount Helena Open Gymnastics Competition returns this weekend at the Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds with gymnasts ages six to eighteen competing in six events, including rings and bars. Organizers say the 47-year tradition builds teamwork and sportsmanship (a key community event) while admission remains modest. KTVH
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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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Early Bird VIP Sip & Shop at Cabin Fever Market
5-8 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — $5 admission — Shop local antique vendors while enjoying food and music at the 44th annual market.
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Vintage & Valentines Market
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — $5 admission — Explore local antique vendors while enjoying food and music at the 44th annual cabin fever market.
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Team Hardy Excellence in Leadership
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Opportunity Bank Conference Center — $499 — Enhance your leadership skills with proven strategies for team success.
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International Guitar Night
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Myrna — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening of spectacular guitar performances from international virtuosos.
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Helena Symphony: Bernstein & Beethoven
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Cost info TBD — Experience the musical brilliance of Bernstein's 'Chichester Psalms' and Beethoven's transformative 'Eroica' Symphony.
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