Good Day
Helena
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four candidates—including two incumbents—have filed to run for four open Helena Public Schools Board of Trustees seats in the upcoming May election. Voters will select the new board members during the election. Independent Record
- ➤ Students from Grandstreet Theatre School and GST Teen Performers Conservatory won several awards at the 2026 Junior Theater Festival West in Sacramento from Feb. 6 to Feb. 8. Teacher Retta Leaphart earned the Freddie G Fellowship (including a $5,000 grant) boosting Helena's longtime theater program. MontanaRightNow
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Great Divide remained hopeful after closing its main uphill travel route through Wednesday morning for snowmaking + with 80 of 127 trails open and 4 of 6 lifts operating, the resort expects fresh snow for the coming weekend and cooler weather later this season. KTVH
- ➤ On Tuesday, about 100 local supporters gathered at Ten Mile Creek Brewery to cheer on Olympian Konnor Ralph, who finished fifth in the men's freeski big air final at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. His performance showcased Helena's strong spirit in international competition. Independent Record
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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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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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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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Dueling Pianos Showdown
7-11 PM — Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel — No cover charge — Enjoy an entertaining musical battle between two local organizations while supporting a great cause.
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The Black Jacket Symphony Presents: Pink Floyd's The Wall
4-6 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Tickets required — Experience a note-for-note recreation of Pink Floyd’s iconic The Wall, plus a full set of greatest hits.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.
~ Mark Caine
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