Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Federal and state officials have initiated road reconstruction and maintenance projects in the Helena area, affecting travelers with temporary road closures and construction activities. Independent Record
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A firefighting pilot, Juliana Turchetti, died in a plane crash while combating the Horse Gulch Fire; a preliminary NTSB report detailed the crash's circumstances. MontanaRightNow
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cliff's Jewelry in East Helena was burglarized, leading to a $35,000 loss in jewelry and $5,000 in damages, with the local police seeking public help to solve the organized crime. KTVH
- ➤ Helena residents face a surge in car vandalism, with seven incidents involving BB gun shattered windows reported in one week, leading to financial strain and inconvenience for victims. KTVH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ BuzzBallz founder Merrilee Kick makes a record $30 million donation to Texas Woman's University, marking the largest gift in the school's history to advance health sciences, athletics, and campus expansion. Independent Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents demand action as dust from Davis Gulch Road exacerbates health issues and hinders access to recreational spots, with city treatments halted due to cost concerns. Independent Record
- ➤ Lincoln Volunteer Fire Rescue Chief Zach Muse criticizes conservation litigators for forest management practices that hinder firefighting efforts and endanger public safety. Independent Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Montana Swim Academy is expanding to Helena to address the high demand for swimming lessons amidst the state's leading rate of drowning deaths. KTVH
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
~ Carl W. Buehner
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