June 1 recap: Helena news you may have missed today – The Independent Record

Get a quick digest of today’s top local news stories from Independent Record.
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A collection of the best images from the cameras of Independent Record photographers last week.
A man who was part of a heist ring who helped steal nearly $59,000 worth of items from Wayne Miller Coins in 2024 was sentenced to 27 months in prison.
The health department estimates $40 million in the next year alone will flow into Montana’s behavioral health system as a result of the state’s entry into the program. 
 
Helena’s Adella Harris was crowned Miss Montana 2026, while Harper Harryman of Butte earned Miss Montana’s Teen honors at the 76th annual event.
Brayden Brisko did something this weekend that a Class AA boys track and field athlete hasn’t done in 86 years. 
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