Good Day
Helena
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Helena Farmers’ Market was named the best in Montana by Distinctly Montana Magazine for the third year in a row—an honor that highlights its strong reputation and local support. Independent Record
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton said that after a seven-day manhunt, authorities arrested Michael Brown, a 45-year-old suspect, on Friday in Anaconda for the shooting at The Owl Bar that killed four people—updates are expected as investigators learn more. KTVH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Blackfeet citizen Diana Burd launched the first Native-run equine search team to reduce wait times for missing person rescues on rural reservations. The team trained at Warfield Equestrian Park in Billings on August 4 and aims to honor local traditions while strengthening community response. Independent Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Developers working on the former ASARCO smelter site in East Helena received the EPA’s nationwide Phoenix Award for their brownfield cleanup and reinvestment efforts. The project cleaned nearly 2,000 acres and involved partnerships with local groups—helping create safer, renewed community spaces. KTVH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff led a training session on backcountry investigations following an eight-day manhunt that ended Friday for a shooting suspect in Anaconda. The exercise focused on handling vast, rugged terrain and harsh weather (38 agencies collaborated during the search). KTVH
- ➤ On August 7 at the Great Northern Hotel, Helena voters asked mayoral and City Commission candidates rapid questions on public transportation, homelessness, and city management ahead of the Sept. 9 primary. Candidates—ranging from current incumbents to new hopefuls—explained plans to improve downtown parking, transit services, and support for the unhoused. Independent Record
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Golden Estates Trailer Court in Helena was sold in February to an out-of-state management company, and tenants saw rents rise from $400 to nearly $600 while facing water shutoffs in April and July. Residents said they could not reach management by phone and received a notice taped to their doors plus dealt with a messy mailroom and ongoing water issues. 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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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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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.
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Tea with Muriel Fahrion
2-5 p.m. — The Original Montana Club — Ticket required — Sip tea and enjoy delightful snacks while hearing from the creator of Strawberry Shortcake.
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