Good Day
Helena
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local residents are supporting the McDaniel family after a fire off Canyon Ferry Road last Thursday destroyed the home of a firefighter. A pasta + pint night at the East Helena VFW on Friday, Mar. 27 will help raise donations through ongoing fundraisers led by Helena Firefighters IAFF Local 448. KXLH
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Kristen and Mike McDaniel lost their home to fire on Thursday and said they are grateful to be safe despite their loss. Independent Record
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Gianforte visited Gulch Distillers' tasting room downtown in celebration of National Agriculture Week; the distillery uses Montana-grown wheat & barley and local fruit to craft spirits as a $25,000 grant boosted its production capacity. KTVH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at the State Capitol on March 17 brought a sea of green to the early flag raising and lively performances in the Rhotunda. Local officials read proclamations honoring Irish heritage *unifying* community members in a long-standing tradition. KTVH
- ➤ The Montana Historical Society Library and Archives reopened Tuesday for public use after renovations at the Montana Heritage Center. Now on the first floor with updated research tools including microfilm readers, the facility houses over a million historical items for students and documentarians. KTVH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Carroll College professors are hosting balanced classroom discussions on the Iranian conflict today, where instructor D.J. Cash guides students in analyzing diverse media sources and forming their own views. Students say the neutral setting encourages thoughtful questions and respectful dialogue. KXLH
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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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2026 Montana Beer Awards
5-9 p.m. — Lewis & Clark Tap Room — Celebrate Montana's finest beers while enjoying live music from Insufficient Funds.
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Jordan World Circus
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds — Adult tickets $20 — Experience the excitement of circus acts with family-friendly offerings.
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