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Evans Riceville Road Restricted to One Lane Due to Road Slide
Cascade County’s Evans Riceville Road, located south of Belt off Highway 89, sustained damage this morning as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Approximately four miles west of Highway 89 on Evans Riceville Road, a roadway slide occurred, causing a portion of the northbound lane to fail and slide down the mountainside. Cascade County Public…
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Great Falls Fire Rescue Responds to Garage Fire Sunday Morning
In the early morning of Sunday, May 31, 2026, Great Falls Fire Rescue’s C-Platoon responded to a residential structure fire at 1902 Cherry Drive at 4:18 a.m. Initial reports indicated that a resident was still inside the building. Upon arrival, the crew on Engine 4 found a fire in the attached garage that had begun…
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Fur-Ever Love – Hawthorne
Hawthorne, the Siamese Mix, Looking for a Home, Ready for a Full and Happy Life Hawthorne is a 1-year-old tabby-point Siamese mix with a gentle nature and a quiet charm. He can be shy at first, but once he feels safe, his affectionate personality quickly shines through. He enjoys attention, loves being petted, and is…
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Emergency Crews Collaborate with Second River Rescue of The Day
Community members may notice several emergency vehicles on River Drive N, near Elks Riverside Park. The Great Falls Police Department, Great Falls Fire Rescue, and the Cascade County Sheriff/Coroner’s Office are collaborating to conduct a second river rescue of the day. Around 8:50 PM, a 911 caller reported possibly seeing someone jump from the Central…
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Crews Rescue Male From River
At approximately 2:37 PM on Friday, May 29th, 911 callers reported a male struggling to stay afloat in the Missouri River. The Great Falls Police Department, Great Falls Fire Rescue, and the Cascade County Sheriff/Coroner’s Office collaborated to rescue him near the 9th Street Bridge. The male was initially resistant to the rescuers’ attempts, but…
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River Rescue in Progress
We have reports of a possible river rescue in progress. Please avoid the area if possible, and stay tuned to The Great Falls Gazette as we will update when we have more information. Author Karen McIlwain
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Buck’s Native Plant Corner – Rocky Mountain Maple
Rocky Mountain Maple (Acer glabrum) Maple Family (Aceraceae) Rocky Mountain Maple is one of only two maples native to Montana. It can be readily distinguished from the other because they occupy entirely different habitat types. The name Acer comes from the Latin for sharp, or pointed, referring to the iconic pointed leaves of most species.…
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Mayfaire Supporters Invest in Healthy Aging
Sponsors, donors, volunteers, golfers, and gala attendees came together to raise $900,000 at Benefis Foundation’s annual fundraiser, Mayfaire, held May 1 and 2. Contributions will go toward establishing the Goodnow Healthy Aging Center, on track to open this fall. The innovative center aims to help people live healthier, more independent lives as they age. “Because…
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Public Safety Requires Partnership, Accountability, and Vision
The people of Cascade County deserve the very best in public safety and law enforcement. Serving this community has been one of the greatest honors of my life, and throughout my time as sheriff, I have proven public safety works best when agencies, local leaders, and citizens work together. I’ve worked hard to break down…
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Kim Diment Named Winner of 2026 Migratory Bird Stamp Contest
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) launched the Migratory Bird Stamp contest in 2024 to promote wetland conservation. This year’s winner is Kim Diment, who depicted a drake and a hen northern shoveler floating on a pond. Diment, a Northern Michigan artist, aims to capture the essence of wildlife through her art. Wetlands are vital…
