🌱 Patch AM: See how Carroll’s 73-0 Helena shutout set near-century records

Good day Helena! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how Carroll's 73-0 Helena shutout set near-century records
• Interested in a state IT career based right here in Helena?
• How one Helena-bound bear cub highlights a deadly feeding mistake

Also on today's calendar: Steak Fry Fundraiser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Record-breaking temperatures, with a high of 87 and low of 51 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 79, low: 43.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• No. 13 Saints Post Largest Shutout Victory since 1927 (carrollathletics.com) — Carroll College's Fighting Saints thrilled a Homecoming crowd in Helena with a 73-0 shutout of Arizona Christian, their largest shutout margin since 1927. The offense, defense, and special teams all contributed, with many younger players seeing action. Locals can now look ahead to next Saturday's home game in Helena against Montana Western at 1 p.m.
   

• Computer Systems Engineer (dice.com) — A new State of Montana Computer Systems Engineer position is based in Helena, with weekly in-office days but flexibility to telework from elsewhere in the state. The role supports statewide IT infrastructure, including cloud, virtualization, and security tools, and offers full state benefits and potential student loan forgiveness. Local tech professionals can apply online and track their application status digitally.
   

• Why Feeding Bears Can Be Dangerous In Montana (weareshelby.com) — Wildlife officials recently euthanized 14 food-conditioned black bears near Bozeman, but one cub was brought to Montana WILD in Helena in hopes of eventual zoo placement. The incident underscores why residents and visitors around Helena must secure garbage and never feed bears. The article also shares practical tips for avoiding bear encounters and using bear spray safely.
   

📸 Around Helena

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Helena

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Policy Committee Meeting →
  Lincoln Center, 1325 Poplar St, Helena
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Steak Fry Fundraiser →
  14 W Main St, East Helena
  5:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Cancer Support Community's Month Long PNKHLN →
  , Helena
  10:00 am
• Stoneware Mugs →
  The Painted Pot, 333 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena
  5:30 pm
• Waking Giant Stitch & B*tch →
  Real Food Store, 1096 Helena Ave, Helena
  5:30 pm
• Local Candidate Speed Dating by League of Women Voters →
  Best Western Great Northern Hotel, 835 Great Northern Blvd, Helena
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Climate Change: Let's Talk About it Series 2026-27 sponsored by Helena Interfaith Climate Advocates →
  Lewis & Clark Library, 120 S Last Chance Gulch St, Helena
  12:30 pm
• Cancer Support Community's PNKHLN Promenade →
  Brothers Tapworks, 40 S Last Chance Gulch St, Helena
  4:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Women's Healing & Connection Circle →
  82 Norris Rd, Helena
  11:00 am
• Cancer Support Community & Carroll College PNKHLN Cancer Survivor Free Tickets →
  Carroll College, 1601 N Benton Ave, Helena
  1:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Cancer Support Community PNKHLN Teriyaki Madness Fundraiser Event →
  Teriyaki Madness, 633 N Montana Ave, Helena
  11:00 am
• Steak fry fundraiser →
  West Main Street, W Main St, East Helena
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This is true: Third-Party Sharing: Industry research and studies highlighted by groups like Consumer Reports show that major automakers widely collect, manage, and share connected vehicle data—ranging from location pings to personal
  identifiers—with third-party analytics firms, advertisers, and data brokers. (Nextdoor North Helena)

• Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Shift Leader (P1-1361155-1) in Helena. Apply here.
• Ulta Beauty posted a job opening for Prestige Beauty Advisor in Helena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Helena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Butte

• KXLF Butte Area Weather: More sunshine and more warmth coming on Sunday (kxlf.com)
• Flathead soccer sweeps Butte (dailyinterlake.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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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