Good Day
Helena
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hours after volunteers finished building a new pavilion at Never Sweat Trailhead near Canyon Ferry, they discovered it was vandalized with bullet holes, cartridge casings, tire marks and graffiti—The Forest Service is investigating while the Capital Trail Vehicle Association plans repairs using grant funds. KTVH
- ➤ A Helena man pleaded guilty in April to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and received a 12 years—4 months prison sentence, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme. Independent Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Young Helena artists played two-song sets at the first Helena Youth Battle of the Bands, showing off many musical styles — the organizer said the event was an absolute smash. The contest gave local talent a chance to share their music. Independent Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, air tankers at the Helena base are busy fighting wildfires such as the Windy Rock Fire and the West Fork Fire. C-130 pilot Joshua Kryzsko said the planes drop 4000 gallons of retardant to give ground crews more time to work safely — the fleet can be sent to other missions quickly. KTVH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Heuiser sisters, Helena High graduates, now play together on the Carroll College volleyball team as middle hitters. They push each other to excel on the court — a rare achievement that highlights their lifelong dedication to the game. KTVH
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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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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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