Good Day
Helena
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Just Indigenous Corporate Services supports families dealing with Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons cases by offering free legal and organizing help—cultivating strong ties with law enforcement to improve investigations and reduce racial bias. The group is now setting up a contact email to accept new clients. KXLH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Haley Omeasoo, a Blackfeet and Hopi PhD student, is re-opening cold Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women cases in Montana by using DNA analysis from the state crime lab and help from local law enforcement—her nonprofit aims to give families closure and more resources on reservations. She will finish her degree this spring and plans to continue her work in partnership with law enforcement and community groups. KXLH
- ➤ On May 2, a detention officer at the Lewis and Clark County Detention Center was stabbed in the face with a sharpened toothbrush by inmate Conrad Olsway while serving dinner, and a second officer subdued him; the injured officer, who called the wound 'just a scratch,' has returned to work. KXLH
- ➤ Two brothers died after being shot near Wolf Creek—police say Ty Steinbach's death is being treated as a homicide with his brother Scott named as the suspect while Scott's own death is under investigation. MontanaRightNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the Senate voted 23—27 against a resolution to study how to use the 12,000‐square‐foot governor’s mansion at 2 N. Carson St. Lawmakers offered ideas—such as turning it into a roller rink or a dorm for legislative staff—to address high maintenance costs and needed repairs, but no study will be conducted. Independent Record
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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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Don’t Fence Me In Trail Run
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Pioneer Park — Kids 12 and under register for free — Celebrate a beloved Helena tradition with various trail run events supporting local parks and trails.
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Resonance: An Evening of Art Inspiring Art
5:30-9:00 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Check event details for cost — Experience a reimagined production from the Cohesion Dance Project highlighting the intersection of art forms.
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2025 North Star Subdivision Community Garage Sale
1-7 p.m. — North Helena Storage — Free entry — Discover hidden treasures and community spirit at the annual neighborhood garage sale.
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Mount Helena’s Changing Forest Field Trip
9:00 AM - 12:45 PM — Delta Hotels Helena Colonial — Free — Discover how 7th graders monitor forest health in Helena with expert foresters.
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Water Girl: Screening and Talkback
7 p.m. — The Myrna Loy — Special screening — Experience a supernatural drama film inspired by gbanje mythology.
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Live Standup Comedy Night
8-9 p.m. — The Rathskeller — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of side-splitting humor at Helena's cozy favorite spot.
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Junie B. Jones Jr.
7:30-9 p.m. — Grandstreet Theatre — Check local listings — Relive the adventures of Junie B. Jones in this delightful musical adaptation.
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Adam Mamawala Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Reeder's Alley — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of comedy with Adam Mamawala, featuring Will Abeles.
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Junie B. Jones Jr. Musical
2:30-7:00 p.m. — Grandstreet Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the delightful musical adaptation of Barbara Park's beloved character Junie B. Jones.
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