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Mountain Lion Safety: What to know before heading outdoors in Montana
Mountain lions are out across Montana, and wildlife officials say knowing how to respond if you encounter one can help keep you, your family and your pets safe.
Back-to-school blast helps Great Falls families prepare for the new school year
Hundreds gathered at Montana Expopark in Great Falls on Friday for the annual Back to School Blast, a community event designed to help families in need get ready for the upcoming school year.
Great Falls hosts Montana State Horseshoe Championships
For competitors at the Montana State Horseshoe Championships, every throw takes precision and practice
Montana hemp processors praise Senate delay of ban on floral hemp products
The U.S. Senate voted to delay a ban on certain hemp products until December, giving Congress more time to find a permanent regulatory solution.
The Town of Cascade is considering creating its own municipal police department
The Town of Cascade is considering creating its own municipal police department, with residents and town leaders discussing the proposal during a public meeting Thursday night.
Annual Great Falls festival to return with more murals, hometown artist
Great Walls Great Falls, previously ArtsFest Montana, runs Aug. 17-22. Samantha Houston joins six other artists adding to downtown’s collection of 68 murals.
Harvest Howl to benefit Camp Rotary will feature Chris Cagle
The Great Falls Rotary Club’s biggest fundraiser to benefit Camp Rotary is coming up, and the club is excited about this year's headliner.
Exhibit showcases students of Montana's Catholic Native American boarding school
A new exhibition opening in Great Falls this week invites the community to learn about Montana history — the Native American boarding school era.
Camp Sky Child gives kids with incarcerated parents a summer to remember
Life can be tough for kids with a parent in prison. For more than 30 years, a University of Providence educator has been making sure those children have a memorable summer experience.
A personal connection to Fort Benton’s Sacajawea statue
Fort Benton’s Lewis and Clark Expedition statue features Sacajawea, and MTN's Brianna Juneau shares her family connection.
From lessons to shows, the 406 Arena is creating a place for all horse riders.
The 406 Arena in Vaughn is bringing horse riders together and making the sport more accessible to everyone
Helena native Reese Esponda wins floor at U.S. Gymnastics Championships
Helena native Reese Esponda won the floor exercise and finished fourth in the all-around Sunday at the 2026 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. -
Montana Air National Guard opens new $33M fuel facility in Great Falls
Wing leaders say the project improves efficiency, environmental safety and readiness while replacing an aging underground system.
Junior League bringing Touch a Truck event to Great Falls College-MSU campus
The Junior League of Great Falls is bringing its annual Touch a Truck event to Great Falls College-MSU this year. The new location fatures about 50 vendors and free admission for families.
Great Falls Animal Shelter earns no-kill recognition for third consecutive year
For the third year in a row, the Great Falls Animal Shelter has earned no-kill recognition — and the people behind it say the community made it possible.
Montana ag teachers learn knife making to boost classroom skills
Agriculture and industrial arts teachers from across Montana spent part of their summer learning how to make knives — sharpening their professional skills in the process.Free Shakespeare in the Parks comes to Great Falls
One of the world's most celebrated playwrights is coming to a Great Falls park this weekend — and it's free for all attendees.
Donations help students start the school with annual Stuff the Bus event
As students prepare to head back to the classroom, United Way of Cascade County is asking the community to help ensure every child starts the school year with the supplies they need
Cascade County juvenile detention center barred from admitting new youth
The Cascade County Regional Juvenile Detention Center will not admit any new youth until at least September 4 as a result of a Montana Department of Corrections investigation.
NorthWestern Energy lineman recovering in burn unit after high-voltage accident
Keaton Pouliot, 23, is recovering in a Salt Lake City burn unit after being struck by 72,000 volts while working on a powerline in Cascade on July 29.
American Prairie, Western Watersheds take bison-grazing fight to federal court
American Prairie filed a federal complaint challenging BLM's decision to revoke six bison grazing permits in Phillips County. Western Watersheds Project plans to file a separate complaint Wednesday.
Great Falls Special Olympics athlete gives gold medal to Jelly Roll
A dream years in the making became reality for Great Falls Special Olympics athlete Jon Hargett during Jelly Roll's concert in Missoula on July 21st.
Showdown Montana serves up support for firefighters battling Ant Park Fire
While firefighters battle the Ant Park Fire, Showdown Ski Area is serving up support with meals and base operations.
Historic military vehicles bring ‘History in Motion’ across Montana
Upwards of 50 privately-owned historic military vehicles made a stop in Fort Benton Saturday as part of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association's Lewis & Clark 2026 Convoy. -
Intentional low Missouri River levels as Black Eagle Dam enters final phase.
The lower water levels are part of a planned drawdown at Black Eagle Dam as NorthWestern Energy completes the final phase of a multi-year rehabilitation project.
Janicki’s Gift to Great Falls finds permanent home at Civic Center
Janicki gifts wooden bison statue to Great Falls, representing a partnership between the city and the project.
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine expands in Great Falls
Touro University leaders say a new law school, additional health programs, and a land purchase signal a growing commitment to Great Falls and Montana.
Great Falls weighs updates to its downtown renewal plan
The proposed 2026 Downtown Urban Renewal Plan could open the door for tax increment financing to be used on parking, lighting, pedestrian safety and business development.