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Helena Valley Northwest, Montana Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Helena Valley Northwest! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a 120 mph chase ended near a familiar Helena intersection
Also on today's calendar: Ales for Trails and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm in the p.m.; breezy, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 66, low: 44.
- Friday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 69 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rollover crash in Helena part of high-speed pursuit (ktvh.com) — A high-speed police pursuit that began in Silver Bow County ended just north of Helena with a rollover crash near Masonic Home Road and Glass Drive, an area many Helena Valley Northwest drivers use. Montana Highway Patrol says three suspects suffered minor to non-life-threatening injuries and were taken into custody, with Helena Police and the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office assisting. 
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Helena Ales for Trails 2026 — Narrate Church →
Pioneer Park, 120 S Last Chance Gulch St, Helena
3:30 pm
Friday May 15
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Other local events
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Ales for Trails →
The Gulch: Downtown Helena, 330 N Jackson St, Helena
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LifeVantage Academy, Helena, MT - May 16, 2026 →
DoubleTree by Hilton Helena Downtown, 22 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena
9:00 am -
Helena, MT The Sidecar, 7pm — Jackie Kashian →
The Sidecar, 317 Cruse Ave Suite 202, Helena
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First Line Supervisor →
Montana Law Enforcement Academy, 2260 Sierra Rd E, Helena
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Computer and Internet Crime Training →
Montana Law Enforcement Academy, 2260 Sierra Rd E, Helena
1:00 pm
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Saturday May 30
Monday June 1
Wednesday June 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Helena: Wild Divide Chapter Meeting →
Wild Montana, 80 S Warren St, Helena
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Let's Talk Disability, Helena! →
Carroll College Theatre, 1601 N Benton Ave, Helena
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Unravel The Scratchgravels XC →
Echo lane trailhead, Echo Dr, Helena
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Helena Civic Center →
Helena Civic Center, 340 Neill Ave, Helena
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MHTBA Helena Tech Reception — MT High Tech Business Alliance →
Original Governor's Mansion, 304 N Ewing St, Helena
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Boots and Beers →
Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness, 4920 US-12, Helena
5:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Sunday May 17
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Helena. Apply here.
- State of Montana posted a job opening for Pheasant Stocking Coordinator in Helena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Helena Valley Northwest here.
🗞 Nearby News
Helena
- Community review underway in East Helena (kxlh.com)
- Helena considers changes at Montana Avenue railroad crossing (kxlh.com)
- Adoptable pets of the Week: 05/12/26 (ktvh.com)
East Helena
- East Helena participates in community review process (ktvh.com)
Butte
- Governor hosts roundtable discussion with SW Montana law enforcement (nbcmontana.com)
Ok Helena Valley Northwest! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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