Good morning, Helena.

Helena students from grades 3 to 5 competed in the Sodexo Future Chefs Competition over the weekend — 12 youngsters prepared world-inspired dishes in a commercial kitchen from 60 recipe submissions.

The winning chicken katsu and jasmine rice dish will advance to the regional contest.

Local Girl Scout Eleanor Kamp earned a top conservation award last week for her project researching bats (impacted by white-nose syndrome) that aims to better understand the fungal threat to local wildlife.

City crews worked Monday morning to clear downed branches after a wind event with gusts up to 61 mph.

Officials warn winds may reach 80 mph later this week — urging residents to check trees for hazards and report any downed limbs using the MyHelena app.

The St. Peter’s Health Foundation Gala in January raised nearly $600,000 for the hospital’s ambulance and emergency department teams, officials said Monday.

The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the SWISH Tournament on March 7 and 8 in Helena + East Helena + Montana City, where youth basketball players showed off their skills in a friendly competition.

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.)

2026 Montana Beer Awards

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