Good Day
Helena
Saturday, July 12th, 2025
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Helena 9-year-old Alayna Hutchings, a champion for children with terminal illness, will travel to Kerrville, Texas on Monday with her parents, brothers — and Miss Rodeo Universe Kaili Hill — to help flood victims. Independent Record
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ During a traffic stop in Helena, ICE agents detained Christopher Martinez Marvan for expired tags while Helena police officers Andrew Barton and Seth Montgomery said his removal resembled kidnapping+Marvan later claimed his Fourth Amendment rights were violated and that racial profiling played a role. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ Helena police shot and killed a large dog on Friday—after it allegedly charged at an officer during a vehicle identification number inspection. Independent Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The building at 631 N. Last Chance Gulch – which once served as the Our Place drop-in shelter for the homeless – will be turned into the Montana High School Association office. Independent Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ As summer heats up in Helena, residents and visitors are urged to stay alert for rattlesnake sightings—experts advise keeping pets leashed and remaining on marked trails to prevent encounters. KTVH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Helena will pay $325,649 to replace a nearly 50-year-old boiler at Fire Station No. 1 — the system has frequently failed. This project will help ensure that the station remains ready to serve the community. 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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Helena's Alive at Five
5-9 p.m. — Lewis & Clark Tap Room — Free entry — Experience a lively night of Celtic and rock fusion with The Young Dubliners.
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Montana Fair Housing Maintenance Workshop
11 a.m.–2 p.m. — Helena College University of Montana — Cost to cover instructor and room rental — Enhance your maintenance skills while ensuring fair housing compliance in a fun, interactive workshop.
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Symphony Under the Stars
8:30 p.m. — Carroll College — Donations accepted — Enjoy a magical evening of music and fireworks in a Helena tradition.
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Montana Women's Triathlon
8:00 AM – 12:01 PM — Last Chance Splash Waterpark & Pool — Registration required — Compete in a diverse range of triathlon events promoting women's fitness and teamwork.
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Practical Presence: Letting Yoga Find You
8 a.m. — Feathered Pipe Ranch — $2995 — Experience deep yoga practices that cultivate a state of being in a supportive community atmosphere.
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Pure Prairie League Concert
7-10 p.m. — Lewis & Clark Taproom — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy classic rock sounds from the legendary Pure Prairie League in a cozy taproom atmosphere.
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Back to School Bash
11 AM – 3 PM — JFK Park, Helena — Free entry — Get ready for the school year with free backpacks and community resources.
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Independent Block Party
5-9 p.m. — Mt Ascension Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy live music and family-friendly fun at a neighborhood block party.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
By the time a man realizes that his father was right, he has a son who thinks he's wrong.
~ Charles Wadsworth
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