Good Day
Helena
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tariffs are raising prices on musical instruments in Helena, causing new entry-level guitars to cost nearly $300 instead of a couple hundred dollars, Piccolo's Music owner John Piccolo said. The store now stocks more used guitars and does more repairs and setups — a change that helps keep instruments affordable for school programs and local musicians. KXLH
- ➤ Tariffs are pushing up prices for musical instruments in Helena, and shop owner John Piccolo now shifts his store to sell more used guitars and offer repairs—changes meant to keep costs lower for local musicians and school rental programs. Rising new equipment costs are making buyers choose used and revamped instruments—adjustments that redefine how the community accesses music. KTVH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Carroll College announced six new full-tuition scholarships from the Simperman Foundation. Three scholarships go to students from Butte Central High School while three are reserved for incoming math and science majors at the college. Independent Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ About 80 pheasants raised by inmates were released Friday at Lake Helena Wildlife Management Area in a four-year program by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Montana State Prison that pairs wildlife management with inmate skill building. The release gives local hunters extra chances to succeed when pheasant hunting season begins tomorrow — a program funded by license sales and Pittman-Robertson funds. KTVH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Helena residents should expect a change in water taste and smell next week as the city starts an infrastructure project that may cause slight discoloration — similar to what was experienced last November. Independent Record
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Intermountain Children's Services received a $106K grant to expand its Day Treatment program to help children at high-risk for substance misuse in Lewis and Clark County. The funding will increase access to mental health services for vulnerable children. Independent Record
- ➤ Big Sky IV Care opened its new Helena clinic today at 630 N. Last Chance Gulch, Suite 1100, Room 1111—where patients will soon receive a full range of infusion and injection therapies in a comfortable setting. Independent Record
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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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Mary Roach Live at St. Paul's United Methodist Church!
The Lewis & Clark Library is delighted to welcome New York Times bestselling author Mary Roach to Helena! This free event starts at 7 pm at St Paul’s United Methodist Church, 80 E Lawrence St. Helena and Montana Book Co will be selling books and an author signing opportunity will be available after the event.
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