Good morning, Helena.

Plans to bring a Chick-fil-A restaurant to Helena have been approved by city officials on North Washington Street in the Skyway Regional Shopping Center.

It is scheduled to open in early 2027 when developers select a contractor to generate permit fees.

Carroll College awarded over $236,000 in scholarships to 15 students for the upcoming school year.

The college supports future doctors, nurses, engineers, scientists and mathematicians and has given more than $3.2 million in awards over the years.

Helena and Capital High students showed off their bridge-making skills on Friday at Helena High School during the fifth-annual contest—each bridge was later crushed to test its design.

New federal law changes student loan repayment for borrowers including Carroll College students by offering two plans—a standard one with fixed payments over 10 — 25 years and an income—based plan with forgiveness.

Options take effect on July 1, with current loans unchanged for two years until June 30.

County commissioners approved a $276K contract to plan a new Scratch Gravel trash transfer site + the project aims to ease the burden on the current transfer station and is expected to be completed by June 2028.

Helena-area wrestlers rewrote their record books at the state tournament in Billings last weekend—Taylor Lay became the first three-time state champion for her school while Eli Erdahl secured a historic title for East Helena.

Helena’s Last Chance Curling Club offers beginner curling lessons at Steed Arena so newcomers can learn the sport and meet neighbors.

The league runs Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for five weeks, with additional leagues for first timers and experienced curlers starting in March.

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.)

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.

2026 Montana Beer Awards

5-9 p.m. — Lewis & Clark Tap Room — Celebrate Montana's finest beers while enjoying live music from Insufficient Funds.