🌱 Patch AM: Why Helena leaders hit pause on a federal security grant

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Helena leaders hit pause on a federal security grant
• How should Helena pet owners prepare for bears and mountain lions?
• Why did Helena's House candidate abruptly drop his ballot lawsuit?

Also on today's calendar: Maps Media Institute - Lewis & Clark Meet & Greet Week and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 45 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cool with variable cloudiness, temps: high: 64, low: 44.
• Thursday: Warmer with increasing clouds, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Helena City Commission delays action on federal grant opponents warn could tie city to immigration enforcement (ktvq.com) — Helena's City Commission narrowly voted to delay accepting a $53,000 Homeland Security grant that would fund new security cameras at the City-County Building, Law and Justice Center, and Municipal Court. After 90 minutes of testimony, many residents warned the grant's federal conditions might entangle Helena in immigration enforcement and limit future local policy choices, prompting commissioners to seek more clarity.
   

• Montana wildlife officials share pet safety tips as bears, mountain lions near towns (ktvh.com) — Helena residents are being warned that dry conditions are pushing bears and mountain lions closer to town, and officials are urging you to secure trash, pet food, and bird feeders. An urban wildlife officer in Helena stresses that removing easy food sources and staying especially alert at dawn and dusk can help keep both your pets and local wildlife safe.
   

• Democratic U.S. House candidate drops lawsuit over independent candidate's petition signatures (kpax.com) — A Helena attorney running as the Democratic U.S. House candidate has dropped his lawsuit challenging an independent rival's petition signatures after missing a court scheduling conference in Helena. He still questions some signatures tied to an ongoing Cascade County investigation, while the independent candidate from Great Falls insists his campaign followed the rules and is focusing on challenging the incumbent.
   

📸 Around Helena

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Helena

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 16
• Grant Management and Managing Subawards Workshops →
  Helena

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Other local events

Tuesday September 15
• Maps Media Institute - Lewis & Clark Meet & Greet Week →
  MAPS Media Institute, 1015 Poplar St, Helena
  4:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Smith & Wesson M&P/M2.0 Pistol Armorer Course →
  Montana Law Enforcement Academy, 2260 Sierra Rd E., HELENA
  8:00 am
• 2026 Annual Conference →
  Delta Hotels Helena Colonial, 2301 Colonial Dr., Helena
  8:00 am
• Grant Writing USA-Grant Management →
  Opportunity Bank Conference Center, 1550 Vandelay Ave, Helena
  9:00 am
• Maps Media Institute - Lewis & Clark Meet & Greet Week →
  Maps Media Institute - Lewis & Clark, 1015 Poplar St, Helena
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Meet & Greet Week →
  Maps Media Institute - Lewis & Clark, 1015 Poplar St, Helena
  4:00 pm
• On Broadway →
  On Broadway, 106 E Broadway Street, Helena
  6:00 pm
• The Pub & Grub Comedy Show →
  5295 York Rd, Helena
  7:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Steak Fry Fundraiser →
  West Main Street, W Main St, East Helena
  5:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
• "Renewable Energy is Winning...Slowly" →
  Lewis & Clark Library, 120 S Last Chance Gulch St, Helena
  6:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Steak Fry fundraiser →
  West Main Street, W Main St, East Helena
  5:30 pm

📣 Helena Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• If you're looking for something to do this afternoon, check out the Raven's Feather production of "The Moors".
  There's a 2pm matinee today, and if you can't make it right now, the show runs for two more weeks (through 9.27) Tickets and more info at: https:/… (Nextdoor Westside/Euclid Ave North)
• They will get me the best deal for my needs.
  They have awesome customer service. They do not raise their prices every 90 days, (Nextdoor Helena High Area)

• Dex Imaging, LLC posted a job opening for Driver/Set-Up Technician Warehouse Full Time Helena, Montana in Helena. Apply here.
• CBRE Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Transition Coordinator - Remote USA in Helena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Helena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Butte

• Business Development Executive-Butte or Helena, MT (qconline.com)
• Cool & Windy With A Few Showers Monday (kxlf.com)
• AI reshaping higher education in Montana (nbcmontana.com)

Great Falls

• Great Falls Hospital Heart & Vascular Center Voted Best Heart Center in Montana for 2026 (gfclinic.com)

Ok Helena! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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