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CCSO Mourns the Death of Former Deputy
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, former Cascade County Sheriff’s Office Corporal Jay Groskreutz (54 years old) died unexpectedly. Initial investigation reveals that Jay died from injuries sustained from a tragic ranching accident. His cause of death was Traumatic asphyxia. Jay began his CCSO career in April 2000, where he spent over 23 years of distinguished…
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Pet Paw-See Animal Spotlight – Christmas
Christmas is a young adult brown tabby with soulful eyes and a quiet, thoughtful presence. Her journey began outside of Benefis Eastview, where she was found in a carrier—clearly left there to be discovered by compassionate people. While it’s heartbreaking to imagine being left behind, there is comfort in knowing she was not turned loose…
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Americans Can’t Stop the Sabres Offense in 5-3 Setback on the Road
The Great Falls Americans (21-12-1-1) finished off their final out-of-state road trip of the regular season on Saturday when they battled the Badlands Sabres (17-12-2-2) for the second game in as many nights. Five different Badlands Sabres scored after the first period on Saturday evening as the home team prevailed 5-3 over the Great Falls…
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Update for Multiple Significant Fires Wednesday
On Wednesday, January 21st, the D-Shift crews of the Great Falls Fire Rescue responded to two separate structure fires within the City of Great Falls. Both incidents were brought under control quickly, and thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. First Structure Fire – 711 1st Ave NorthAt approximately 1:47 p.m., crews were dispatched to…
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Badlands Tops Great Falls, 5-2 in South Dakota
Tonight’s opponent for the Great Falls Americans (21-11-1-1) was the Badlands Sabres (16-12-2-2), an NA3HL squad based out of Rapid City, South Dakota. The Americans have bested their South Dakota counterparts in two of their three contests leading up to Friday’s tilt at the Roosevelt Park Ice Arena. The Sabres defeated Great Falls 2-0, but…
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NorthWestern Energy to Host 2026 Integrated Resource Plan Meeting in Great Falls
NorthWestern Energy invites customers, community members, and stakeholders to attend a public meeting on the draft 2026 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Great Falls Public Library, 301 2nd Ave. N. The draft IRP, a list of public meetings, an informational video, and…
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Great Falls Fire Rescue Responds to Multiple Significant Fires Wednesday
At approximately 1:50 PM on January 21st, Great Falls Fire Rescue crews responded to a structure fire near the Steinhaus location in downtown Great Falls. Preliminary reports indicate that the fire originated from Howard’s Pizza. Later, at around 4:00 PM on the same day, there were reports of a second fire at the Aspen Village…
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Great Falls Fire Responds to Fire at Aspen Village Apartments
At approximately 4 pm on January 21st, there were reports of a second fire. This fire was reported at the Aspen Village Apartments, located at the intersection of 11th Avenue South and 30th Street. Firefighters are on the scene and are working diligently to evacuate residents from the affected apartments to ensure their safety. Emergency…
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Working Structure Fire 1st Ave North and 7th Street
At approximately 1:50 pm on January 21st, Great Falls Fire Rescue crews are actively responding to a structure fire near the Steinhaus location in downtown. Preliminary reports suggest that the fire is originating from Howard’s Pizza. Please avoid the area if possible. Stay tuned to The Great Falls Gazette, as we will provide updates with…
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Stories From The River Speaker Series at GFPL Begins with Talk From Hal Herring on Thursday
In partnership with the Sun River Watershed Group, the Library will host a FREE speaker series starting tomorrow, January 15, that runs through May, focusing on conservation efforts, the Sun River Watershed, and the authors and books that shaped the area. The talks will be held on the third Thursday of each month in the…
