Good morning, Helena.

Four Montana men were charged with 33 counts for poaching trophy bull elk, mule deer, white-tail deer and a black bear from October 2022 to November 2023 — Maxwell Lawton Krupp and Dylan Charles Boyer from Bozeman and brothers Cameron Ray Wyant and Christian Gerald Wyant from Helena faced penalties including fines over $20,000. Court documents detailed that investigations using cellphone data and social media images linked them to illegal hunts, and their court dates were set in late 2023 and early 2024.

Helena Public Schools posted photos of leaking roofs, a messy bathroom and mice caught in a glue trap on Facebook to show the need for a new Helena High School, while the Helena High School Bond 2025 on the September 9th ballot will provide $240 million for demolishing and replacing the old campus and parts of Capital High School—additional funds from property taxes will vary based on home value, and a separate $43 million bond is planned for a new elementary school.

The Montana Highway Patrol began installing body cameras in vehicles to improve safety for troopers and civilians and will complete the system setup in October—this technology upgrade was funded by a 2023 legislature grant of $4,000,000.

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.)

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.

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.

Independent Block Party

5-9 p.m. — Mt Ascension Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy live music and family-friendly fun at a neighborhood block party.

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]

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.

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.

Queen City Ballet Company presents: The Bang Group (NYC); A Night of Classical and Contemporary Dance

This special, not-to-be-missed performance at the Myrna Loy includes a collaborative work featuring dancers from both Queen City Ballet Company and The Bang Group, who come to Helena from New York City and include Helena native and Queen City alum Louise Benkelman.

Rock the Block Art Fair

5-10 p.m. — Holter Museum of Art — Free entry — Celebrate the end of summer with art booths and community fun in Helena.