Good Day
Helena
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City records show the former Bob Ward & Sons Sporting Goods building at 3323 Dredge Drive is being remodeled into Buffalo Church with a project worth nearly $1.5 million + the church currently hosts Sunday services at the Great Northern Hotel and will soon move there. KXLH
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire near the intersection of Hiawatha — Choteau Streets on Wednesday afternoon in Helena as authorities investigated the cause. Independent Record
- ➤ A structure on the 2200 block of Choteau Street caught fire at 2:27 p.m. and sustained significant damage as crews nearly extinguished the blaze by 3:30 p.m., with no injuries reported (cause under investigation). KTVH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Helena Public Schools has brought back its summer SACC program for first through sixth graders, offering activities including science, arts and crafts, reading, guest speakers, and walking field trips downtown; children will walk up to a mile each day while families register with a non-refundable fee. KTVH
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The developer plans to bring six new businesses to the former Shopko building, including Boot Barn and Dunham's Sports among four additional tenants, by early 2027. Independent Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ East Helena baseball's Vigilantes won their third straight home game Tuesday at Ryan Park, beating Lone Peak 9-6 (the win extended the team's local streak). KTVH
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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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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.
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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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Geoff Tate Live Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Geoff Tate, known for his powerful vocals and iconic role in Queensryche.
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Comedy Night with Jonathan van Halem at Helena Avenue Theater
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Helena Avenue Theater — Check event page for pricing — Enjoy a night of laughs with NBC's Tonight Show comedian Jonathan van Halem.
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