Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
Good morning, Helena.
The Lewis and Clark County Commission approved Camp Bright Horizons to support children with incarcerated parents.
The camp, planned for late July in collaboration with Carroll College and county criminal justice services, will offer climbing, scavenger hunts, and arts & crafts for kids aged 12 to 15.
Hundreds attended the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds Saturday for Wild Rose Lego Day, a biannual fundraiser that featured over 200 Lego displays in Helena.
Over 70 Helena volunteers teamed with Wild Montana on Saturday & removed 500 pounds of trash from seven recreation sites, including trails and fishing access areas, ahead of Earth Day; students and local community members found items like a machete while helping to keep public lands clean.
Carroll College’s anthropology department has started trapping feral rabbits on Rodney Street following surveys that showed most residents are troubled by the damage, with volunteers netting two rabbits Saturday and plans to spay and neuter the young ones underway.
Montana Highway Patrol dispatchers were honored by Attorney General Austin Knudsen at their call center in Fort Harrison on Monday morning during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
The 16 dispatchers, who handle up to 400 calls daily across 56 counties, are now recruiting new team members.
State Conservationist Gayle Barry began her role in January; she meets with local farmers, ranchers, and tribal nations to build conservation plans and to fund practices through NRCS programs + initiatives.
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.)
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.
Blackfoot River Brewing Run
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM — Blackfoot River Brewing Co — Cost varies — Enjoy a 5 km fun run with local craft beer and exciting prizes post-race.
Philosophy on Broadway Fundraiser
4-10 p.m. — On Broadway — 50% of food & beverages donated — Enjoy live music, door prizes, and a silent auction for a great cause.
The Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute
7:30-9 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Check event page for pricing — Experience a note-for-note live performance of Beatles classics and enjoy a celebration of their second film, HELP!
2026 Triple Crown Gala
6-9 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Fundraiser benefiting individuals with disabilities — Celebrate Kentucky Derby style while supporting a great cause.
Insufficient Funds Band Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Lewis & Clark Tap Room — Ticket info not provided — Experience the high-energy sounds of Montana’s beloved Insufficient Funds Band.
The Barber of Seville
2-4 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Cost not specified — Experience the hilarious antics of Rosina, Count Almaviva, Dr. Bartolo, and Figaro in this fully staged opera production.
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