Helena-area community news for July 25, 2026

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World Cup Final Watch Party — Soccer fans watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at the inaugural Helena World Cup Final Fan Fest and watch party on Sunday, July 19, on the Walking Mall in downtown Helena. Spain won the match 1-0.
Roger Reynolds

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Helena celebrates World Cup soccer

World Cup Final Watch Party — Three boys enjoy ice cream and watch Spain take on Argentina at the inaugural Helena World Cup Final Fan Fest and watch party on Sunday, July 19, on the Walking Mall in downtown Helena.
Roger Reynolds

The Original Montana Club in Helena opens four venues in multimillion-dollar revival
Montana City man arrested for allegedly shooting a man in downtown Helena
Jury convicts Montana state Sen. Jason Ellsworth of official misconduct in corruption trial
New trial ordered less than 24 hours after Ellsworth convicted of official misconduct
Helena man pleads guilty to multiple charges in connection with multi-county poaching ring
Helena man sentenced to 5 years in prison for rape conviction
Surprise encounter after dark led to fatal grizzly attack in Glacier Park
Ellsworth testifies in his own defense as corruption trial nears end
Enjoying the ride: Helena native returns home each summer to drive Last Chance Tour Train
Helena Arsenal U15 Girls advance into semifinals at US Youth Soccer National Championships
Travis Tritt takes over the Last Chance Stampede and Fair before weather cuts concert short
Feller shoves, DeMers eclipses 100 Ks, Sublette honored on Senators' Jim Knight Memorial Night
Thousands gather for Symphony Under the Stars at Carroll College; 15K pounds of food collected
Two Helena Cal Ripken All-Star Baseball teams carry lengthy win streaks into regionals
Helena's Mobile Crisis Response Team moves to 24/7 service; seeks $750K grant to expand

Yvette Heinze — Yvette Heinze
Photo provided by the National Court Reporters Association

Hadley Kraft — Hadley Kraft
Provided by the Boyd Midwest Family Private Foundation

Helena Table Tennis Club — Some members of the Helena Table Tennis Club pose for a picture during a recent practice session. The club is hosting two free tournaments for all ages July 31 and Aug. 1, and registration is now open.
Provided by Barbara Leland

Frybread taco fundraiser — Frybread tacos are served up at a Last Chance Community Pow Wow fundraiser in Helena near the Capitol on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Roger Reynolds

Dancers at Taco Fundraiser — Dancers perform at a Last Chance Community Pow Wow fundraiser in Helena near the Capitol on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Roger Reynolds

Magpie Drummers and Singers — The Magpie Drummers and Singers perform during a Last Chance Community Pow Wow fundraiser on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Roger Reynolds

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