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Greetings Helena! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new roundabout could finally fix Mini Malfunction Junction
  • Why Helena's skies are suddenly so crowded this fire season
  • What will a Helena judge decide about two lawmakers' spots on the ballot?

Also on today's calendar: Steak fry fundraiser and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 93, low: 58.
  • Friday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 92 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Here's what's next for Helena's Mini Malfunction Junction Roundabout (ktvh.com) — A long-discussed plan to convert Helena's busy "Mini Malfunction Junction" into a roundabout is moving forward as the city awaits word on an $8 million Safe Streets for All grant before setting a construction timeline. Transportation staff say decades of studies favor a roundabout to improve safety, slow speeds, and simplify crossings, with minimal impact on snowplowing and sweeping operations.
   

• Helena's airport sees surge in air traffic during wildfire season (ktvh.com) — Helena Regional Airport is seeing a sharp jump in air traffic this wildfire season, as firefighting tankers, helicopters, and support flights crowd local airspace alongside commercial, military, and private planes. Airport leaders say crews are working around the clock but don't expect noticeable delays for passengers, thanks to procedures that prioritize firefighting aircraft while keeping regular flights moving.
   

• Judge to issue ruling Wednesday as two Montana lawmakers sue to stay on ballot (kpax.com) — A Helena district judge is set to rule Wednesday on whether two Republican lawmakers can stay on the November ballot, after they challenged Attorney General Austin Knudsen's new interpretation of Montana's term-limit rules. The high-stakes hearing in Helena could reshape how term limits are enforced statewide and may quickly move to the Montana Supreme Court, with local party committees already eyeing possible replacements.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • do people generally keep their old landline phone wiring intact?
    a question with regards to existing copper wire infrastructure (Nextdoor North Helena)
  • Someone just lost a pellet grill by my house on queen Anne's st and tiger Ave.
    Been moved onto the side walk. Lots of black grease spilled. Happened a little after 9 pm. (Nextdoor Queens Ann and Frontage)
  • Helena School District posted a job opening for Baseball Head Coach - JV in Helena. Apply here.
  • Copart, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Helena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Helena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manhattan

  • An Ri Ra Festival wraps up in Butte with successful weekend despite rain delays (kxlf.com)
  • Butte-Silver Bow County experiencing business phone line outages (kxlf.com)
  • Citizens group gets temporary reprieve in Butte-Silver Bow data center lawsuit (fairfieldsuntimes.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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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