Good day Helena! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Made in Montana Trade Show Exhibitor Application Now Open (govdelivery.com) — Helena makers and small businesses can now apply for the 2027 Made in Montana Trade Show, which will be held April 16–17 at the Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds on West Custer Avenue. Applications are open through October 31 for qualifying Made in Montana members, with a competitive selection process for this combined wholesale and public retail event.
2. Helena Police Department seeks public's help to find local missing man (helenair.com) — Helena residents are being asked to help police locate a local man reported missing, with state justice officials circulating his information through the Missing Persons Database. While much of the technical detail is obscured, authorities stress community assistance and point readers to official channels for updates. Coverage comes via a Helena-based reporter focused on justice issues.
3. Officials urge caution before calling 911 over smoke from prescribed burns near Helena (ktvh.com) — If you see smoke around Helena in the coming days, officials say it's likely from planned prescribed burns in the South Hills, near the Brooklyn Bridge trailhead, and south of Highway 12. The Helena Ranger District expects about 1,000 more acres to be treated this season and urges residents to check burn notices before calling 911, so volunteer firefighters stay available for real emergencies.
4. Accessibility improvements in the works for Montana's new executive residence, state says (montanafreepress.org) — State officials are planning accessibility upgrades to the new governor's residence at the historic Hauser Mansion in Helena, now officially a public asset. Design work for ADA improvements is underway, backed by legislative funding, though specific changes and costs aren't finalized. Disability advocates are urging the state to involve people with lived experience as plans take shape.
5. Helena Police Sergeant honored as Exchange Club's Law Enforcement Officer of the Year (ktvh.com) — A Helena Police Department sergeant has been named the Helena Exchange Club's 2026 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for his work in patrol, SWAT leadership, and K-9 programs. After nine years with HPD, he's now mentoring younger officers and directing part of his $1,000 award to the department and a chosen charity. The club highlights the honor as part of its broader community service mission.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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