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Also on today's calendar: 6th Annual Helena Septemberfest: Gulch Goes Galactic and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. What to know about the Montana Capitol's major makeover (nbcmontana.com) — If you've noticed the Capitol dome and statue missing from Helena's skyline, it's because a $32.3 million first phase of long-planned roof and exterior renovations is underway and will continue for about two years. Lawmakers have funded the initial work on the dome, statue, and skylights, while future phases for the facade and interior still need legislative approval.
2. Two women face charges after alleged assault in Helena parking garage (ktvh.com) — Helena residents are learning more about an early-morning incident in a downtown parking garage where a woman was allegedly assaulted and her car damaged before a police chase through town. Two women now face multiple felony and misdemeanor charges in Lewis and Clark County, with bond set at $50,000 each and arraignments scheduled later this month.
3. Eye in the Sky: Helena firefighters train with drones to improve fire and rescue operations (ktvh.com) — Helena firefighters are expanding their use of drones to get faster, safer views of fires, crashes, and search-and-rescue scenes around the community. With six FAA-certified pilots and regular training, the department says thermal and video-equipped drones are already helping at incidents like Lake Helena searches and will play a growing role in protecting residents.
4. 1 week left to comment: Proposed Changes to Recreation Fees on Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest (montanaoutdoor.com) — Helena-area residents have one week left to weigh in on proposed new and increased recreation fees at several Helena–Lewis and Clark National Forest campgrounds and cabins. Comments are due by Sept. 7 and can be mailed to the Helena forest office or submitted online, with feedback helping shape final decisions on campground, cabin, and group site pricing.
5. Canyon Ferry Fishing Update by Jonathan Miller with Capital Sports in Helena 8.31.26 (montanaoutdoor.com) — Helena anglers heading to Canyon Ferry this week can expect solid late-summer action for walleye and rainbow trout as nights cool down. A Capital Sports expert from Helena breaks down which lake sections are producing, the best crankbait and bottom-bouncer setups, and the colors and depths to target for both walleye and rainbows.
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