Good Day
Helena
Friday, August 16th, 2024
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Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Helena hosts a variety of community events, including a 183-mile motorcycle ride to honor POW/MIA, a watershed festival, and the season's final Alive @ 5 concert series. KXLH
- ➤ Grandstreet Theatre condemns racial harassment of Black actors by audience members, highlighting multiple incidents over the summer and calls for community action. Independent Record
- ➤ Helena Food Share received a $500,000 grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust for a new Community Food Resource Center, nearing its $12 million goal. Independent Record
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A vehicle was targeted and shot at by a dark colored SUV on Interstate 15 in Helena, with police investigating the non-random shooting. Independent Record
- ➤ A Helena man, Kolby David Schmidt, faces multiple felony charges, including car theft and drug possession, after a high-speed chase and crash on Aug. 10. Independent Record
- ➤ A Helena man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for attempted deliberate homicide after stabbing another man due to a belief his ex-partner was cheating on him. Independent Record
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Montana homeowners are eligible for a property tax rebate of up to $675 with an application deadline of Oct. 1, 2023. Independent Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Prickly Pear Land Trust collaborates with Montana Conservation Corps to clear 12 miles of Forest Service trails blocked by beetle-killed trees, embarking on a significant maintenance effort. Independent Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Greg Gianforte's property tax task force in Montana proposes reforms for tax relief, benefiting homeowners, renters, and small businesses, with legislative consideration expected in 2025. MontanaRightNow
LIFESTYLE NEWS
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