Good Day
Helena
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A large grass fire is burning near Reserve Street and I-90, causing several businesses to evacuate while fire trucks are stationed near Bretz RV & Marine. Emergency crews are working to contain the blaze and ensure public safety. Independent Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Helena Public Schools officials and state legislator Rep. Luke Muszkiewicz answered questions at a League of Women Voters forum on August 21 as they discussed $283M bond proposals for facility upgrades. The proposals target improvements at Helena High, Capital High, and Kessler Elementary—ballots were mailed on August 22 and the vote is set for Sept. 9. Independent Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Emily Dean, 33, is running for Helena mayor and says her priorities are community vitality, modern infrastructure, and effective city services—goals she plans to achieve with stronger local leadership if elected. Independent Record
- ➤ In Helena, five candidates are running for mayor after incumbent Collins announced he will not seek a third term. Ballots were mailed by Lewis and Clark County election officials and residents must return them by 8 p.m. on Sept. 9 — marking the first municipal primary since 2001 — to choose the two who will advance to the general election. KXLH
- ➤ At Thursday's Fish & Wildlife Commission meeting, Montana Fish & Wildlife & Parks approved 22 conservation leases & 2 conservation easements to protect habitats & expand public access. The Stafford Ferry easement secures wild sheep habitat while the Great Outdoors Phase Two easement protects hunting near Libby, and the approvals will go to the land board meeting in October. KTVH
- ➤ Helena mayoral candidate Andy Shirtliff attended the Last Chance Stampede Parade in July and a meet-and-greet on August 12 to listen to residents and share his ideas on housing and public communication—he stressed the need for affordable housing, better infrastructure, and school support through a proposed $243 million bond. Shirtliff, who leads the state building industry group, believes change is coming and will work with the community to bring new opportunities to Helena. 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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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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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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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.
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LINUX Shell Scripting Training
Sep 3-4 — The Training Den Helena — $990 — Dive into the world of shell scripting and automate tasks effectively.
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The Wonder of Elvis Tribute Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Tickets required — Experience the electrifying tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll performed by Donny Edwards.
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Certified Nursing Assistant Course
4-8 p.m. — Online Lecture via TEAMS & In-Person Skills Lab — Cost varies — Train to become a certified nursing assistant with both online and hands-on training.
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Best-Selling Author Sy Montgomery
Western Montana book stores and Montana Book Company welcomes Sy Montgomery—National Book Award finalist of The Soul of an Octopus—and acclaimed wildlife artist Matt Patterson to celebrate the publication of The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle. The bestselling and Sibert Honor–winning creators of The Book of Turtles bring us the true story of a snapping turtle’s extraordinary journey—and the amazing conservationists who helped give him a second chance. This feel-good, gorgeously illustrated story about beating the odds is the true story of a very lucky turtle.
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Helena Septemberfest
4-8 p.m. — The Gulch: Downtown Helena — Free entry — Experience a dinosaur-themed weekend of family fun with soapbox derby racing and balloon sculptures.
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38 Special Concert
7-9 p.m. — Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds — Ticket information available — Enjoy a night of Southern rock with iconic hits from 38 Special.
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible Training
Sep 15-18 — The Training Den Helena — $2735 — A comprehensive four-day course for system administrators to master Ansible automation skills.
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~ Native American Proverb
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