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Air Force to Host Area Town Halls as Part of ‘Sentinel’ ICBM Program Growth
The U.S. Air Force is scheduled to conduct three town halls across northern Montana March 31 – April 2 as part of the Sentinel ICBM program coming here. Town halls will be held at the following locations:Lewistown High School, Lewistown: 6 p.m., March 31Conrad High School, Conrad: 6 p.m., April 1West Elementary School, Great Falls:…
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Working Structure Fire at 36th Street and 1st Ave North
GFFR Crews are on the scene of a working structure fire at 36th Street and 1st Ave North. Please avoid the area if possible. Stay tuned to The Great Falls Gazette for updates as they become available. Author Karen McIlwain
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Great Falls Fire Rescue Responds to Fires at Hickory Swing Golf Course and Voyager Apartments
Great Falls Fire Rescue responded to two separate structure fires over a 24-hour period on March 30 and March 31, 2026. On March 30th, B-Shift crews responded to a reported structure fire at a warehouse building located at Hickory Swing Golf Course, 1100 American Avenue. Upon arrival, the GFFR crew found the building fully engulfed…
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Debris Crashes Through Skylight of Holiday Village Mall
The Great Falls Gazette received reports about a large piece of debris crashing through the ceiling window of the Holiday Village Mall on Wednesday, March 25th. As the debris fell, it scattered shards of plexiglass everywhere. “Me and my 4 year old son were walking through the mall and heard a very loud bang,” explained…
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Wind Causes Damage to Roof of Mall
We have reports of the wind sending part of the mall’s roof through the ceiling window. Please stay tuned to The Great Falls Gazette as we will update when we have more information. Author Karen McIlwain
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Female Shot in Leg During Morning Disturbance
On March 22, 2026, at approximately 3:30 AM, 911 dispatchers received multiple reports of a disturbance involving shots fired in the 800 block of 1st Avenue North. When officers arrived at the scene, a person fled, prompting the officers to suspect the individual’s involvement and engage in a brief foot pursuit. Once the person was…
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Shooting Incident March 22nd
We have received unconfirmed reports of a shooting incident downtown this morning. We are actively searching for more information and will provide updates as soon as we have them. According to tips and reports that we have received, a female was shot in the leg while she was in a blue Challenger. She was later…
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Fur-Ever Love – Andi
Second Chances Look Good on Andi Andi arrived quietly, carrying the story of a life that hadn’t always been gentle. When she first came into care, the outline of her ribs and hip bones told a difficult truth. But day by day, with steady meals, patient kindness, and warm hands offering reassurance, this beautiful medium-sized…
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Governor Gianforte Celebrates Irish Heritage Day
HELENA, Mont. – Continuing a decades-long tradition at the Montana State Capitol, Governor Greg Gianforte today raised the Irish tricolor flag and proclaimed March 17, 2026, as Irish Heritage Day in Montana. “Each year, we gather at our State Capitol to celebrate Montana’s rich Irish heritage and recognize the generations of Montanans of Irish descent…
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Pet Paw-See Animal Spotlight – Hollie
Meet Hollie, the three-year-old pale orange tabby with a heart full of warmth. Hollie’s journey began as a tiny kitten, discovered alongside her siblings in a shop. Despite her humble beginnings, Hollie has blossomed into a gentle soul, a little shy initially, but she possesses a courageous spirit that sets her apart from her brothers.…
