Shawn White Wolf

04/24/2025

There will be a prescribed burn taking place around 15 miles northeast of Downtown Helena in the American Bar Area this Friday, April 25th.

The Helena Ranger District is planning to burn around 200 acres in the area. Winds will be light, and we will be under mostly sunny skies with afternoon highs in the 60s. Rain moves back into the area for the weekend.

Smoke may be visible from the Helena area.

04/24/2025

04/24/2025

We are excited to see everyone on Saturday!

04/24/2025

04/24/2025

This coming Sunday (4/27) will be the 43rd annual Helena Railroad Fair, located at the Helena Civic Center! This is a must see for railroad and model railroad enthusiasts in the Northern Rockies! The WMRHA will be open to the public on Saturday during its regular hours (10-3), and will also be open in the evening from 6 PM to ??? to provide an evening venue to out-of-town visitors!
Additionally, the WMRHA's "Last Chance Layout" will be open on Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM as a place to visit after attending the Helena Railroad Fair at the Civic Center! The WMRHA is located just a few blocks away from the Civic Center, at 619 N Last Chance Gulch. Hope to see you this weekend!! https://www.helenamt.gov/Community/Civic-Center/Civic-Center-Events/Helena-Railroad-Fair

04/23/2025

04/23/2025

04/23/2025

The Montana Constitution: A Shared Heritage Join us at the Gallatin Labor Temple in Bozeman on Monday, April 28th, from 5:30PM–6:30PM, for an engaging discussion about one of Montana’s greatest achievements—our Constitution.

04/23/2025

"Shodair Children’s Hospital is launching a brand-new community event: Hope and Thunder Days, happening July 31 & August 1—and we’re inviting local businesses to help make it unforgettable!

On Thursday, July 31 from 4–7 PM, we’ll host a completely free Family Day of Hope on our campus. Kids and families will enjoy a basketball star meet-and-greet, ropes course, face painting, balloon twisting, chalk art challenge, basketball games, food trucks, giveaways, and more. Every child will receive a copy of our new book, The Bison and the Firefly, and meet our mascots, Hope the Firefly and Thunder the Bison!

Then, on Friday, August 1, we’ll host a one-of-a-kind basketball skills camp for kids in Kindergarten through 8th grade—also free of charge. Space is limited, so early sign-up is encouraged!

📩 We’d love for local businesses to help us show families a great day by becoming sponsors.

For questions or to sponsor, contact Kristin Chaney at [email protected] or (406) 444-1132.

Let’s make this a celebration to remember—for the kids, for the community, and for Montana."

Contact:
Kristin Chaney
Marketing and Brand Strategist
[email protected] | (406) 444-1132

Shodair Children’s Hospital
shodair.org

04/23/2025

04/23/2025

Join us on Thursday, May 1, from noon to 6 p.m. for the grand opening of Prickly Pear Park! Come on out and enjoy a barbecue, hiking trails, and wildlife. Please leave Fido at home. Prickly Pear Park is closed to dogs to protect the habitats of numerous bird species. Beginning May 2, the park will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

04/23/2025

04/22/2025

04/22/2025

🌎 This Earth Day, go where the water never stops flowing.

Giant Springs is one of the largest freshwater springs in the world — pouring out 156 million gallons a day. It’s stunning, peaceful, and the perfect spot to enjoy some relaxation.

Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or your next big adventure, start here — where nature is the main attraction.

04/22/2025

04/22/2025

Five individuals in Gallatin County were diagnosed with measles last week, the first known cases in Montana in 35 years. The individuals are children and adults who were exposed while traveling outside of Montana. All five individuals are either unvaccinated or their vaccine status is unknown.

Measles is a highly contagious disease - it can live in the air in a room for up to two hours after an infected person leaves. The majority of people exposed to measles who are not immune will get infected. It can take 10 to 14 days for an exposed person to develop the infection.

Fortunately, our Helena Public School nurses work hard throughout the year to ensure we have accurate information on student vaccinations as well as medical, religious and conditional exemptions. As a result, the current districtwide student vaccination rate for the Helena Public Schools is 97 percent.

Linked below are two documents that provide further information provided by Lewis and Clark Public Health including the incubation period, the time between exposure and sickness, and quarantine.

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school nurse.

Measles Public Health Notice:https://helenaschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Public-Health-Notice-Measles.pdf

Measles FAQ: https://www.lccountymt.gov/Government/Public-Health/Communicable-Disease-Control/2025-Measles-Outbreak-Information