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Various Openings on City Boards
The City Commission is looking for citizens interested in serving on the Airport Authority Board, Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts Advisory Board, Park and Recreation Advisory Board or the Planning Advisory Board. All applicants must be city residents and qualified electors to apply. Applications will be accepted through Friday, November 14th, 2025. Airport Authority…
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GFPD Releases Clarification for Incident Involving Disturbance
On October 7th, at approximately 12:30 PM, a disturbance was reported between a mother and her son at a local address in Great Falls. The initial 911 call was disconnected, prompting dispatcher Kelly Johannek to text the number to check on the community member’s needs. The complainant, Trudy Fisher, who is deaf, communicated through text…
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Auto Accident
Vehicle accident on 57th St S and 10th Ave S near Walmart. Please avoid the area if possible. We will update when we have more information. Author Karen McIlwain
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Great Falls Fire Rescue Responds to Kitchen Fire
On October 20th, Great Falls Fire Rescue responded to a kitchen fire at 1430 8th Ave NW. The fire was reported to the dispatch center at 6:39 PM, and Truck 2 was the first unit to arrive on the scene at 6:44 PM. Upon arrival, Truck 2 found smoke coming from the residence, but all…
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Vehicle Crashes into Daycare
At approximately 2 PM on October 21st, a vehicle crashed into Toby’s House, at the intersection of 5th St N and 4th Ave N. Fortunately, no one was injured, although everyone was understandably shaken up. All parents have been notified of the incident and are in the process of picking up their children. The facility…
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Multiple Drug Seizures Made by MHP in Butte Operation
The Montana Highway Patrol troopers conducted a comprehensive interdiction operation in Butte from October 7th to 14th, aimed at addressing crime and eliminating illicit drugs from the community. Throughout this operation, MHP officers collaborated with the United States Border Patrol and the Air National Guard Counterdrug aviation unit. The operation resulted in the seizure of…
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The History Museum & Research Center to Host the Bootlegger Ball
Get ready for a night of glamour and jazz as The History Museum & Research Center presents its annual Jazz Night event, the Bootlegger Ball, on October 25, 2025. The event will take place in the museum’s Ozark Club event room, which will be transformed into a secretive speakeasy for the evening. The Bootlegger Ball…
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2025 Annual Leaf Pickup Program
The City of Great Falls Leaf Pickup Program in the Boulevard District begins the week of October 27th and runs through the week of December 5th. As always, the pickup schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, possible equipment failure, personnel availability, or unforeseeable emergencies. During the week of October 20th, crews will…
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A Guide to the 2025 Great Falls Ballot
Voters in Great Falls will have the chance to weigh in on key leadership positions and a much-debated ballot question in the upcoming city election. This is an all-mail municipal election that features races for Great Falls mayor and two city commissioner positions. The ballot will also allow voters to choose whether fireworks will be…
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Great Falls Animal Shelter Honored with Community Hero Recognition
Laramie Smovir, Operations Manager at the City of Great Falls Animal Shelter, was honored on September 20th at Washington–Grizzly Stadium as a recipient of the Community Hero Award, presented by First Interstate Bank in partnership with the University of Montana. A proud University of Montana alumna and longtime Grizzlies fan, Smovir received on-field recognition during…
