Good morning, Helena.

The Friendship Quilters made 65 quilts for Helena and East Helena elementary schools to offer comfort to students — the project began when Warren Elementary lacked a blanket, and the group now welcomes fabric donations at Echo Church.

Northwestern Energy is upgrading a 5.5-mile section of an aging pipeline from Silver City area to the Helena junction, with work begun in July and finishing mid-October.

The $9 million upgrade will boost long-term reliability & meet federal safety standards while restoring the project site afterward.

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest is starting a series of prescribed burns today southwest of Helena and along Grizzly Gulch to maintain forest health.

More burns are planned over the coming weeks.

Helena city staff reported that two water mains broke on Stuart Street Tuesday afternoon downtown, causing a brief interruption in water service.

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.)