Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
Good morning, Helena.
🏘️ Community
In 2025, Lewis and Clark Humane Society set record numbers by reuniting over 2,100 animals and fostering more than 1,300 animals+ staff restructured its adoption team and received 4,000 volunteer hours to support care.
The group managed three large-scale animal seizures while continuing its mission.
A Helena resident created TrainTracker, a free website that provides real-time updates for all 10 train crossings in town and can be added to phones + helps commuters avoid long delays.
Between 200 and 300 people use the tracker daily to plan alternate routes.
🎭 Culture
Yesterday, Helena community leaders observed International Holocaust Remembrance Day by honoring victims and urging education on antisemitism plus promoting dialogue.
Rebecca Stanfel of the Montana Jewish Project said preserving memory calls for ongoing learning about history.
🎓 Education
Helena Public Schools approved new district boundaries for students not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a local school.
The changes revise attendance areas in Treasure State and other neighborhoods and will take effect next school year.
🏥 Health
The Montana Department of Livestock confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a backyard flock in Carbon County on January 21.
Poultry owners were advised to house birds indoors and boost biosecurity to help curb the virus.
🎉 Helena Events
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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.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dueling Pianos Battle 1
7-11 p.m. — Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel — $35-$55 — Enjoy a night of singing, dancing, and comedy in a lively piano showdown.
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