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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:

  • What kept Helena police busy during 104 calls in one day?
  • How much will Helena’s new school bonds really raise your taxes?
  • How Helena’s Toys for Tots is serving 800 local families

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve worship and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 40 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 38, low: 30.
  • Monday: Cloudy with a passing shower, with a high of 45 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Package theft, student punched, vandalism: Here are Helena police incidents from Dec. 18 (helenair.com) — Helena police handled 104 calls on Dec. 18, including a porch package theft, a student-on-student assault at Capital High, and several arrests on warrants. The report also lists vandalism, identity theft, and other routine calls across familiar Helena streets and near the Capitol building.
   

2. Helena Public Schools bonds: taxpayer breakdown (kxlh.com) — Helena homeowners will see smaller-than-expected property tax hikes after the school district locked in lower interest rates on its new high school and elementary bonds. The board just chose a contractor for the new Helena High, with Kessler and Capital projects close behind. District leaders say they’ll keep residents updated as construction and spending decisions move forward.
   

3. Toys For Tots begins distribution in Helena (kxlh.com) — Helena families in need can pick out free toys this weekend as Toys for Tots expands its distribution to a full three-day event to meet demand. With over 30,000 donated toys and hundreds of volunteers, organizers say community generosity is ensuring local kids still have a joyful Christmas.
   

4. Governor Gianforte, Superintendent Hedalen, and Director Kaster Announce $80 Million From State Trust Land Revenue (rounduprecord.com) — Helena-based state leaders just announced $80.8 million in state trust land revenue for Montana’s public schools, money that will flow through the Office of Public Instruction to districts statewide. The funding, driven by DNRC’s management of state trust lands, will support technology, safety upgrades, facilities, and classroom resources, including for Helena students and teachers.
   

5. Capital varsity basketball players remember YMCA roots (ktvh.com) — Helena’s Capital High varsity basketball players are crediting their early days in Helena YMCA “Y-Ball” leagues for friendships, confidence, and the skills they use on the court today. As the Helena Y seeks community support to stay open, these seniors are reflecting on how those youth leagues shaped them and how they’re now giving back by mentoring younger players.
   

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  • that windstorm was the strongest I’ve seen since living here.
    I’m talkin’ “trash cans traveling without permission,” trees auditioning for Cirque du Soleil, and fences just straight-up giving up on life. My… (Nextdoor Central)
  • The girls scout group 3863 performed beautifully at the M.E.Anderson building on December 16th and blessed the seniors and disabled attendees with Christmas gifts and lots of cheer. Everyone enjoyed these little caroling angel’s performance and a
    big thank you goes to their troop leader as well. (Nextdoor Helena High Area)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Helena. Apply here.
  • Ryder System posted a job opening for Rental Billing Coordinator II - Remote in Helena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Helena here.

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