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Gov. Gianforte Celebrates Read Across America Week with Students
Governor Greg Gianforte recently joined students at Four Georgians Elementary School in Helena to celebrate Read Across America Week. “Reading opens the door to opportunity and imagination,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Events like Read Across America Week help inspire young Montanans to develop a love of books and learning that will serve them for the rest of their…
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Great Falls Community Concert Association Presents TAKE3
TAKE3 was created by violinist and vocalist Lindsay Deutsch, a featured soloist with Yanni. With a flair for the wild and unexpected, this group combines the refinement of a classical music background with rock-star charisma. TAKE3 has expanded their repertoire from Bach and Beethoven to Justin Bieber and The Beach Boys. TAKE3 is known for…
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Great Falls Fire Rescue Responds to Two Small Fires
Great Falls Fire Rescue recently responded to two small fires within a 24-hour timeframe, showcasing their prompt and efficient response efforts. The first incident occurred on March 12th at 8:45 a.m. at the Meadowlark Assisted Living facility, located at 1009 3rd Ave N. Firefighters arrived to find a fire that had originated on the front…
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Lane Closure for Gore Hill Bridge Inspection
The City of Great Falls is working with the Montana Department of Transportation for inspection of the Gore Hill Bridge. The activity will occur between March 17th, 2026, and March 18th, 2026. It will require a partial lane closure on the Gore Hill Bridge. This area includes from the intersection of Airport Drive and Tri…
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Cascade County Public Works Begins Road Work in Sun Prairie
Cascade County Public Works will begin road rehabilitation within the Sun Prairie Estates subdivision to repair existing asphalt roadways. Weather and site conditions permitting, United Materials is scheduled to commence work the week of March 16, 2026. Sun Prairie Road, Sun Loop Lane, Prairie Dog Lane, and Riverfront Lane will be affected by this project.…
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Free Pet Name Tags Offered After High Winds
The City of Great Falls Animal Shelter will offer free engraved pet name tags March 11–14 to encourage pet identification following recent high winds in the community. Wind events can increase the likelihood of pets becoming separated from their families due to damaged fencing, open gates, or frightened animals leaving yards or homes. Identification tags…
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Working Structure fire
Great Falls Fire Rescue Crews are responding to a reported Working Structure Fire located in the area of 10th Street and 3rd Avenue North. Please avoid the area if possible. Stay tuned to The Great Falls Gazette as we will update when more information is available. Update – This was cleared as a minor fire…
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Lincoln Elementary School Updates
On Sunday, March 8, 2026, at approximately 12:00 PM, the Great Falls Public Schools Administration was informed that a portion of the roof at Lincoln Elementary School had torn off due to a severe wind event. For safety and security reasons, Lincoln Elementary School will be closed for students on March 9th and 10th, while…
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Electric Hoops Team Comes up Short Against TBL Newcomer, 4 Bears Roar in Season Opener
The Great Falls Electric professional basketball team is back for a third season as members of The Basketball League’s (TBL)The Basketball League’s (TBL) West Conference. There have been some changes to the members of the teams in the West Conference this season. Great Falls and the Oregon-based Willamette Valley Jaguars (Albany, Oregon) remain, but gone…
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Lincoln Elementary School Damaged in Wind
Lincoln Elementary School has lost its roof in this windstorm. The City of Great Falls has asked the public to please avoid the area if possible. According to reports, Lincoln Elementary School will be closed on Monday and Tuesday. GFPS will be contacting the parents of the students for updates. Stay tuned to The Great…
