Good morning, Helena.

Game wardens and wildlife staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks euthanized 14 black bears near Bozeman last week after illegal feeding led to dangerous behavior.

A bear cub was rescued and is now at a wildlife facility in Helena (it may join an accredited zoo soon).

Tuesday, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks opened a new avian walkway at Montana Wild that lets visitors view 13 ambassador raptors.

The $860,000 facility, funded by state authorizations and private donations *including local foundations*, expands care for injured and orphaned birds.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks euthanized 14 bears near Bozeman after a citizen reported feeding that made them food-conditioned (one cub was sent to a wildlife facility in Helena for potential zoo placement) as the agency reviews penalties for such behavior.

Gov. Greg Gianforte honored 12 veterans for their service and sacrifice on Tuesday at the Montana State Capitol—finalizing his annual Montana Veteran Commendation Awards ceremony.

Montana has allocated nearly $9 million for EMS upgrades in rural areas to help nearly 80 agencies buy new equipment and ambulances.

Prairie County Ambulance Service will replace an old vehicle with a new ambulance— as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program with more grants available through 2030.

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.)