Good Day
Helena
Thursday, November 14th, 2024
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Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area is working to raise $5,000,000 by Christmas to convert the Helena Inn into a 48-unit housing facility for the unsheltered, having already raised $650,000. KTVH
- ➤ United Way has raised $700K towards a $5M goal to transform the Helena Inn into affordable housing, while Our Place, a service for Helena's unhoused, seeks a new temporary location before joining Ruth's Place. Independent Record
- ➤ Dave and Karen Lewis have nurtured an apple orchard in Helena for 15 years, producing 3,000 pounds of pesticides-free apples last fall, with hopes of continuing a tradition rooted in family and community partnership. KXLH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Helena man received a five-year deferred sentence and a $500 fine for felony indecent exposure in 2022, after being found guilty of inappropriately touching himself in public. Independent Record
- ➤ An East Helena man received a 10-year prison sentence for a gun-involved robbery at Townsend Town Pump in October 2023, where he stole $330. KTVH
- ➤ A Helena father and daughter attorney team were sentenced to prison and ordered to pay restitution for cheating clients out of $1.3 million. Independent Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jack Copps Jr. was celebrated for his impactful 55-year career in education and his profound influence on the community and individual lives at a memorial held at Central Elementary School. Independent Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A fireball, likely part of the Leonid meteor shower, illuminated the Montana sky, with the event captured by the Montana Learning Center's meteor sensor. KTVH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Republican leaders for the 2025 Montana legislative session have been selected, with Kalispell Senator Matt Regier as Senate President among them. MontanaRightNow
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pertussis cases in Montana have nearly doubled this year, with health experts emphasizing vaccination as the primary preventive measure. KTVH
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Kaitlin Butts Live Concert
Experience an evening of live music with Kaitlin Butts at Lewis & Clark Brewing Co. in Helena.
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Monster Maud Handmade Ornament Pop Up Shop
Experience a delightful pop up shop featuring Tami’s handmade ornaments that blend humor and creativity for your holiday decor.
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Reeder's Alley Summer Series
Experience a vibrant community celebration with live local music and a beer & wine garden at the historic Reeder's Alley.
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2024 Fall Concert by NHCB at St Paul's United Methodist Church
Experience a vibrant journey through American Music at a free community concert.
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Annual Crossroads Fitness Turkey Trot
Celebrate Thanksgiving morning with a fun un-timed run supporting local charities, offering 1k, 5k, or 10k distances and post-race snacks.
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Celebrate 10 Years of Nutcracker on The Rocks
Celebrate a decade of Shira Greenberg's Nutcracker on the Rocks through a vibrant performance by the Cohesion Dance Project at the Helena Civic Center.
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Cohesion Dance Project Presents: Nutcracker on the Rocks
Celebrate 10 years of Shira Greenberg’s Nutcracker on the Rocks with an exciting dance performance by the Cohesion Dance Project at the Helena Civic Center.
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In-Person ServSafe Manager Training in Helena, Montana
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Virtual Senior Living Tour
Explore the quality living options and support provided by Beehive Homes of Helena, with a focus on safety and exceptional care for seniors.
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Helena Holiday Handmade Fair
Explore a diverse collection of handcrafted goods from over 175 local artists and non-profits at the Helena Holiday Made Fair.
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