Good Day
Helena
Friday, May 9th, 2025
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Students at St. Andrew Catholic School watched TV coverage of the vote that elected Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, as they finished their final exams yesterday. Bishop Austin Vetter and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena released a statement congratulating the new pope — Vetter will lead a mass at the Cathedral of St. Helena today at 7 a.m. KTVH
- ➤ Dozens of community members gathered at the county cemetery for a memorial service hosted by the Lewis & Clark County coroner’s division to honor 18 unclaimed remains, with nearly 100 people laying flowers and listening to honor songs by the Magpie Drummers and Singers — Chaplain Jason Smith read the names as the sheriff’s honor guard ceremonially folded a flag. KXLH
- ➤ The Lewis and Clark County Coroner’s Division held a burial service at the county cemetery Thursday to honor 18 unclaimed individuals—residents placed flowers and listened to honor songs—and nearly 100 people attended the event. KTVH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Helena Police Department is searching for 17-year-old Hallie Hardesty who was last seen on May 6 wearing a red hoodie and shorts—authorities note her disappearance is not considered suspicious. MontanaRightNow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This summer, four historic properties will receive funding from the SHPO Grant by the Montana Historical Society—Helena’s Western Clay Manufacturing Tile Plant will get $41,720 for repairs while Dayton State Bank, the Terry museum, and Virginia City Schoolhouse will receive $20,000, $55,000, and $40,000 respectively to support their rehabilitation and new public uses. The grant was awarded after a competitive process that saw 32 applications requesting more than $2.2 million, all to preserve heritage tourism and community history. KTVH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 400 fourth-grade students from Helena and nearby areas attended Archaeology Day hosted by the Montana Historical Society to learn about Montana’s past through hands-on activities like a mock excavation — the event showed students how people lived long ago. KTVH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Helena High softball sits at the top of the Western AA standings with two games left, and senior pitcher Faith Howard has thrown two no-hitters and recorded 11 double-digit strikeout games this season—she plans to play collegiate softball at MSU Billings next season. 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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Gold Rush Days
May 8-10. Experience Helena’s history come to life at Gold Rush Days, a weekend filled with over 20 engaging events for all ages in Reeder’s Alley, Downtown Helena.
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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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Senior Living Awards On-Site Tour
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — 2475 Winne Ave, Helena, MT — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living communities and experience their exceptional dining and activities firsthand.
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