Good morning, Helena.

Helena Area Refugee Resettlement Team is working with local nonprofits — despite reduced funding — to welcome two new refugee families with Special Immigration Visas, and it expects to resettle one more family before a potential travel ban takes effect.

Community support remains strong as the team helps these families adjust to life in Helena.

On March 26, a controlled burn on private property off Ferrett Drive got out of control near Birdseye Road, sparking a wildfire that burned about 4 acres west of Helena—crews and a DNRC helicopter responded to knock it down.

Kenneth Greene, convicted of deliberate homicide for killing Bernadette Johnson in June 2024—he shot her while she was dropping off her boyfriend at La Quinta Inn and Suites—was sentenced in Helena on March 26 to life in prison without parole and must pay restitution to her family.

Kenneth William Greene was sentenced Wednesday in Lewis and Clark County District Court to life in prison—without the possibility of parole—for fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend as she sat in her vehicle.

The Montana VA is hosting a telephone town hall for female veterans today—call 833-560-2071 to join the audio-only event.

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.

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.

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!

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!

HYP Improv Night!

6-8 p.m. — Lewis & Clark Library — Free entry — Engage in fun improv games focusing on team building and creativity.

Duende Libre

7:30 PM — The Myrna Loy — $30 — Celebrate the vibrant connections between jazz and music from Cuba, Brazil, and the Mediterranean.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.