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Pet Paw-See Animal Spotlight – Briar
Briar is a handsome tuxedo boy whose story began on a vacant property on the northwest side of Great Falls, where he was one of 11 kittens rescued and given a second chance. While he can be a little cautious with new people and surroundings, Briar’s personality has truly started to shine now that he’s…
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Kevin Leatherbarrow HD 22
I am running for the Montana House of Representatives in District 22 to bring constitutional principles, accountability, and common-sense leadership back to state government. My campaign is focused on reducing the tax burden on working families, expanding school choice, protecting Second Amendment rights, and restoring trust in our public institutions. I believe Montana does not…
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Free Riderz Brings Return of Snowmobile Grass Drag Racing
Free Riderz has recently announced an upcoming snowmobile grass drag racing event, set to take place on May 16th at Moritz Ranch, located on Vermont Street in Conrad. This event marks a significant revival of a thrilling motorsport that has deep roots in the community. The Montana Snowmobile Racing Association (MSRA) previously hosted several popular…
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Big Sky Duplicate Bridge Club Results for the Week of April 27-May 2
The Big Sky Duplicate Bridge Club Unit 408 hosts several events each week at its facility located at 528 Smelter Ave NE, Suite 7, usually on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday afternoon at 12:30. The club welcomes new players, and a good contact phone number is 899-8597. We also have a Facebook page. Results from…
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Colonel Paul’s Corner – The Forgotten Moors of Spain
“The History of Western Civilization” is a required course at every college and university. Today, some high schools offer it as well. I remember learning about the Kings and Queens and famous battles that produced the Europe we know today. Not so much time was spent on America, as separate courses were offered in American…
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Police Presence on 12th Street NW
Community members may notice an increased police presence in the 1000 block of 12th Street NW. Officers are investigating a serious incident and are expected to remain in the area for some time. A person has been taken into custody, and authorities have determined that there is no threat to nearby schools, so classes will…
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GFPD Reminds Community of Dangers of Pets in Hot Cars
The GFPD reportedly had to break a window today to rescue dogs trapped in a vehicle near Parkdale. Incidents like this occur several times a year for pets, thankfully not as frequently as they used to happen with children. “A good way to guard against this is to leave a window cracked,” explained Lieutenant Matt…
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Missing 77-Year-Old Woman Found South of Ulm
On Thursday, May 7th, the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office reported that 77-year-old Catherine Rearden was missing. Initial reports indicated she was last seen between midnight and 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, near 1021 Millegan Road, approximately 10 miles south of Ulm. This means she may have been missing for up to 17 hours.…
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The Cascade County Sheriff’s Office is Actively Searching for a Missing 77-Year-Old Woman South of Ulm
Catherine Rearden, 77, was last seen sometime between midnight and 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in the area of 1021 Millegan Road, approximately 10 miles south of Ulm. It is possible she has been missing for up to 17 hours. She is described as 5’10” tall with blue eyes and gray hair. She…
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Great Falls Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger
Great Falls letter carriers and volunteers will be taking on hunger this Saturday, May 9th, as the annual city-wide food drive “Stamp Out Hunger” kicks off its 33rd drive in support of the Great Falls Community Food Bank (GFCFB). GFCFB Executive Director Shaun Tatarka said the event is vital to the organization’s summer efforts. “We…
