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Janicki Industries Considers New Manufacturing Facility in Great Falls
Janicki Industries, a privately owned engineering and manufacturing company with locations in Washington and Utah, is considering expanding its facilities to either Great Falls, Montana, or the south-central Idaho communities of Twin Falls and Jerome. With over 33 years of experience, Janicki designs and manufactures composite and metallic tooling, parts, prototypes, and assembled structures for…
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Processional Announced for Chief Karsten Hovland
Chief Karsten Hovland served the Ulm community as Chief of the Ulm Volunteer Fire Department since 2012. He passed away unexpectedly at the age of 43. Karsten’s dedication to helping his friends and neighbors was evident in his role as Chief. The community will hold a funeral processional for him on April 18, 2026. The…
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House Fire Displaces Occupants
April 14th at 6:39 p.m., Great Falls Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire at 1309 2nd Avenue North. Engine 1 arrived on the scene to find smoke and flames coming from the second floor of the residence. All occupants had evacuated safely before firefighters arrived. They informed the crews that the fire had…
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Parking Meters Being Removed Around Public Library
Parking meters are being removed around the Great Falls Public Library. We are seeking information at this time and will update when we know more. Author Karen McIlwain
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Working Structure Fire 2nd Ave N
Working structure fire at the 1300 block of 2nd Ave N. Please avoid the area if possible and stay tuned to The Great Falls Gazette as we will update when more information is available. Author Karen McIlwain
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73rd Annual Shrine Circus Returns to Great Falls
The Shrine Circus will return to Great Falls for its 73rd year from April 17th through April 19th at Montana Expo Park. This long-standing event is enjoyed by many each year. Local businesses generously purchase tickets that are distributed for free to every kindergarten through sixth-grade student in Great Falls. Tickets are also provided to…
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USWFS Fuels Team Begins Prescribed Burn Project in Missouri Breaks Back Country Byway
Starting today, firefighters from the U.S. Wildland Fire Service will implement a Bureau of Land Management-planned prescribed burn in the Missouri Breaks Back Country Byway area, west of U.S. Highway 191 near the Missouri River. Two Calf Unit A is a 2,210-acre unit within the BLM’s Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument that includes private…
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Silver Alert for William Edward List
On Saturday, April 11th, at 2:40 pm, the Great Falls Police Department posted a Silver Alert to locate William List. William Edward List is a 64-year-old, white male, bald, 5’11”, 160 lbs. List was last seen in the 1000 block of 3rd Ave N at approximately 10 am, wearing jeans, a flannel shirt, and a…
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Airman Perishes in Motorcycle Accident
On Thursday, April 9th, at approximately 3:10 PM, 911 dispatchers received reports of a serious accident involving a motorcycle and a truck at the intersection of 3rd Street NW and 16th Avenue NW. Officers from the Great Falls Police Department, along with crash investigators and crews from Great Falls Fire Rescue and Great Falls Emergency…
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Montana Climate Matters: Emotional impacts on Youth
If you are worried about the impact of climate change on our shared future, you’re not alone. Many of us are familiar with the economic impacts of climate-fueled disasters, including recent widespread flooding in Libby. A report from Climate Central calculated that climate caused $115 billion in economic damages in 2025. Yet, you may not…
