Good Day
Helena
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The last Hardee’s in Helena closed permanently at the Lundy Center Tuesday as staff cleaned out the building and posted a 'Permanently Closed' sign—ARC Burger had given notice and the center will introduce a new drive-through service soon—with an announcement expected next week. KXLH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 8-foot sculpture was stolen in Helena this weekend from artist Jesse Purdom's Maple Street workshop, and he and his wife reported the 250-pound work missing while police seek leads. KTVH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ This week marks Fire Prevention Week and students at Warren Elementary and Helena Fire Department got hands-on lessons with firefighters today—learning safety by touring trucks, wearing gear, crawling through smoke, and practicing stop, drop, and roll. They will complete family safety homework to plan escape routes and meeting places for emergencies. 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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Live Standup Comedy with Rodney Norman
8-9:30 p.m. — Algeria Shrine Temple — Refunds available up to 7 days before the event — Experience the hilarious insights of Rodney Norman as he closes out the Helena Comedy Festival.
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PVP 'I Was There' Film Workshop
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. — Carroll College — Free entry — Discover filmmaking with fellow veterans and connect with the community in this therapeutic workshop.
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Just for the Helena of It
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Spring Meadow Lake State Park — Varies by distance — Enjoy a family-friendly run with options for everyone in the scenic capital of Montana.
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Haunted Helena Trolley Tour
5:15 p.m. — Mt Ascension Gastropub — Cost Info — Explore the chilling heart of Helena’s haunted past aboard an authentic trolley.
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Mary Roach Live in Helena
7-9 p.m. — St Paul's United Methodist Church — Free entry — Experience the wit and insights of bestselling author Mary Roach in a lively evening event.
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Admin I Training
Mon-Fri, Nov 3-7 — The Training Den Helena — $2250 — Enhance your Linux skills with hands-on training in system administration and networking.
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Black Jacket Symphony
7:30-9 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Cost not specified — Experience a live recreation of AC/DC's iconic album Back in Black.
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~ Tony Robbins
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