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Highland Cemetery History – Ira Myers
At the end of the 19th century, Montana was in its infancy. The earliest settlers arrived in the mid-1800’s and worked hard to make a life, establish homesteads, and develop businesses. One of the active pioneers of that time was Ira Myers. His final resting place is in Highland Cemetery, Great Falls, MT. Ira was…
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Family Connections Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Family Connections proudly announces our 40th anniversary. Family Connections is a Montana based nonprofit serving 33 counties in Montana. For four decades, Family Connections has been dedicated to making a difference in communities across Montana. Established in January 1986, Family Connections consistently offered services to help communities thrive and find success. We started in Great…
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North Carolina Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl on College Campus
A North Carolina man who distributed fentanyl at MSU Northern was sentenced today to 60 months in prison to be followed by 5 years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Joel Hadley, III, 23, pleaded guilty in September 2025 to one count of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Chief U.S. District…
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Law Enforcement Investigate Homicide of Terrell Johnson in Cascade County – January 14th Update
On Friday, January 9th, the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office announced a suspicious death that occurred in the 1700 block of 22nd Avenue South, just outside the Great Falls city limits. The victim has been identified as Terrell Johnson, a 25-year-old male from Harlem, Montana. Investigators are seeking assistance in locating and tracking the movements of…
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City Offices Closed for MLK Day
The City of Great Falls offices, Great Falls Public Library, Great Falls Municipal Court, and the Great Falls Animal Shelter will be closed on January 19th, 2026, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. City residential and commercial solid waste (formerly known as sanitation) collection and Scheels Aim High Big Sky Aquatic and Recreation…
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Fur-Ever Love – Dancer
Meet Dancer, Our Little Showstopper From the moment you notice her, Dancer has a way of drawing your eye and lifting the mood. There’s an easy confidence in the way she moves, a playful rhythm in her tiny steps that makes even the quietest room feel more alive. She brings energy, warmth, and a little…
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Law Enforcement Investigate Homicide of Terrell Johnson in Cascade County
On Friday, January 9th, the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office announced a suspicious death in the 1700 block of 22nd Avenue South, just outside the Great Falls city limits. This case has now been confirmed as a homicide. The victim has been identified as Terrell Johnson, a 25-year-old male from Harlem, Montana. Investigators are seeking assistance…
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Civic Calendar
Mansfield Center for Performing Arts Advisory Board MeetingFriday, January 16, 2026 12:00 pm to 1:00 pmCivic Center Gibson Room2 Park Drive S Room 212 Neighborhood Council #8Thursday, January 15, 20266:00 pmGF Prerelease Center Women’s Annex1019 15th St N Housing Authority BoardThursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 pm to 2:00 pmHousing Authority1500 Chowen Springs Loop Business Improvement District Board MeetingThursday, January 15,…
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Huge Success For Municipal Court Canned Food Day Event
On December 5th, the Municipal Court hosted its annual Canned Food Day event, which provided a unique avenue for defendants to contribute to the community while managing their fines. During this event, defendants who were making monthly payments had the option to bring in non-perishable food items as a substitute for their December payment. For…
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NorthWestern Energy Warns Scammers Targeting Montanans
NorthWestern Energy is receiving widespread reports of scammers attempting to steal money from Montanans. These criminals are calling Montanans and falsely claiming energy service will be shut off unless an immediate payment is made. These threats are not legitimate. Energy service providers never demand instant payment or threaten customers with sudden disconnection. Customers with past-due…
