Good Day
Helena
Friday, July 25th, 2025
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the Last Chance Stampede, over 400 4-H members are presenting 1,665 indoor and livestock projects—with some members doing more than 20 projects, like 4-H Ambassador Ayla Mundiger-Adsay—and the fair will feature the Lewis and Clark County Livestock Sale opening Saturday at 9 a.m. and an indoor projects auction at 3 p.m. KTVH
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Emergency responders were called to a small plane crash on July 23 at 9:52 p.m. on the 3100 block of Bozeman Avenue (near Helena Regional Airport); the pilot and his passenger were treated at a hospital (no serious injuries were reported) as investigators continue to review the cause. KXLH
- ➤ Helena Fire Department responded on Wednesday at 9:52 p.m. to a plane crash on the 3100 block of Bozeman Ave near Helena Regional Airport—pilot Larry Brown and his passenger were treated at the hospital and both walked away—and investigators from the NTSB and FAA are reviewing the cause. KTVH
- ➤ At 9:51 p.m. today, a plane crashed near Helena Regional Airport (at the 3100 block of Bozeman Avenue) injuring two people. Independent Record
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Helena Chamber of Commerce reported that last year the Last Chance Stampede and Fair drew about 50,000 visitors in three days and boosted hotel revenue by roughly $750,000. Local vendors such as SKC Teriyaki owner Toua Moua say the event—a staple for 15 years—supports their summer business and helps them prepare for winter. KTVH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday morning, about 250 students in grades one to eight practiced football skills at Helena Capital High School’s annual Lil Guys Camp. Senior players including Derek Opitz and Brit Linder, who have committed to Montana and Montana State, led the drills—ensuring the football tradition lives on. KXLH
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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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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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Intermountain Film Premiere
Myrna Loy, 5pm: Premiere viewing of a brief documentary about Intermountain and children's mental health, followed by panel discussion and call to action. Adults only, for free tickets, email [email protected]
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The Augúst - 57th Annual Montana Footrace
7 PM — Spring Meadow Resources Pavilion — $10 entry fee for youth — Experience the thrill of Montana's second oldest footrace with a flat and fast 5k trail run.
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Beyond the Big Sky Stargazing Event
9 p.m. – 12 a.m. — Montana Learning Center — $25 adults, $15 youth — Explore the cosmos with expert astronomers and amazing telescopes in one of America's darkest skies.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
~ Greek Proverb
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