Good Day
Helena
Friday, March 21st, 2025
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ About 50 Carroll students, 6 Special Olympics Montana Tri-County athletes and local partners marched nearly a mile at Carroll College in Helena on March 20 as part of the 5th Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Walk held ahead of World Down Syndrome Awareness Day. President Maddie Visser said the event grew significantly since 2020—helping the college earn the Unified Champion School award for 2025. KTVH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Lewis & Clark County teen admitted to starting a grass fire near Canyon Ferry Reservoir that led to the Horse Gulch Fire, which burned over 15,000 acres, cost about $20 million in suppression & took the life of a firefighting pilot, and he was tried in juvenile court where he was placed on probation with restrictions and 100 hours of community service required. KXLH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Women’s Commemorative Mural in downtown Helena shows how local women helped shape the city—by celebrating their everyday acts—to leave a lasting mark. It spotlights Fanny Sperry Steele, who won ride titles at the Calgary Stampede in 1912 and 1913, Belle and Frieda Fligelman, who helped boost women's voices in politics and community groups, and Maria Dean, who became Montana’s first licensed doctor. KXLH
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ York’s Islands Fishing Access Site near Townsend reopened on March 20 at 3:40 p.m. after a month-long closure caused by flooding from an ice jam on the Missouri River+Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks said other fishing access sites along the Madison River remain closed due to ongoing damage. MontanaRightNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Lewis and Clark County held a disaster response training with nonprofits and first responders to practice handling flash floods, wildfires, and windstorms. The exercise checked each group's ability to work together during crises in areas like York—more drills are planned for this spring. KTVH
- ➤ Helena officials and Dick Anderson Construction began restoring the historic fire tower before Christmas, and the $385,000 project—replacing fire-damaged and rotten wood while preserving its old style—will be completed by mid-summer. KXLH
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39th Annual Spring Art & Craft Show
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Helena Civic Center | Admission details not specified | Explore over 90 vendors showcasing unique handmade items from across Montana.
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On-Site Tour at Touchmark
9 AM - 7 PM | Touchmark on Saddle Drive | Free entry | Explore a senior living community showcasing exceptional care, dining, and activities.
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C.J. Box Live at the Civic Center
The Lewis & Clark Library and Lewis & Clark Library Foundation are excited to bring #1 New York Times bestselling author C.J. Box to Helena! GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS (Free) are still available through the Civic Center, all Library branches and the Montana Book Co. CHOICE TICKETS ($10) are sold out!
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HYP Improv Night!
6-8 p.m. — Lewis & Clark Library — Free entry — Engage in fun improv games focusing on team building and creativity.
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Duende Libre
7:30 PM — The Myrna Loy — $30 — Celebrate the vibrant connections between jazz and music from Cuba, Brazil, and the Mediterranean.
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2025 Gold Country Master Gardener Symposium
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Carroll Campus Center — Registration fee includes lunch — Dive into horticultural education and network with garden enthusiasts while learning about sustainable practices.
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Hotel California
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Cost Info Unavailable — Experience the iconic sound of The Eagles performed live by HOTEL CALIFORNIA.
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Lucky Stiff in Helena
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Grandstreet Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with a unique performance supporting local causes.
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SFST/Intoxilyzer Training Course
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Montana Law Enforcement Academy — $400 — Gain practical skills in DUI processing with expert instructors from the MT Crime Lab and Montana Highway Patrol.
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Lucky Stiff
7:30-9 p.m. — Grandstreet Theatre — Ticket purchase supports a cause — Enjoy a night of entertainment while giving back to the community.
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