-
3 candidates competing for Great Falls municipal judge position
The three candidates are Cassidy Blomgren, a current city prosecutor; Cayle Mark Halberg, a private attorney; and Theresa Diekhans, a current deputy County Attorney.
Staffing shortages strain education and healthcare in Great Falls
Labor shortages across the United States have been a concern for quite some time, exasperated by COVID; some industries that are feeling it the most right now are education and healthcare.
Event provides life-saving training to rural residents
The program, organized by the Montana Farmers Union and Benefis, aims to equip farmers and ranchers with essential tools to handle medical emergencies before professional help arrives.
Bomb threat prompts multi-agency response at Great Falls airport
An early-morning bomb threat on a FedEx cargo plane brought FBI, Montana Air National Guard EOD teams, K-9 units, and police together at Great Falls International Airport
Scripps Howard Foundation gives to Paris Gibson Square
The the support of the Scripps Howard Foundation, the Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art is benefitting from the volunteer involvement of an MTN employee.
The Wild Hare in Great Falls unveils new menu
It's a bittersweet era for The Wild Hare in downtown Great Falls as iconic cook Bill Goers is ending his illustrious 50-year career as a chef.
Great Falls students turn 'six-seven' meme into charitable giving campaign
The students decided to incorporate the popular "six-seven" social media trend into their fundraising efforts by donating 67% of their proceeds to Make-A-Wish.
👽 'The Great Beyond Film Festival' is underway in Great Falls
From cryptids and extraterrestrials to paranormal activity and intrigue, filmmakers were encouraged to embrace the unknown
Family Connections marks 40 years of helping families with childcare assistance
Family Connections, which provides financial assistance and childcare support for families in need, celebrated its 40th anniversary this week.
'If you give a child a book...' distribution in Great Falls
Thanks in part to generous donations from people in our community, students at Sunnyside Elementary School recently received new books.
Why housing affordability can be challenging in Great Falls
According to realtors, two primary causes are causing affordability concerns: a scarcity of accessible properties and rising borrowing costs.
Cascade County homicide: victim was stabbed 'multiple' times
The Cascade County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the death of 25-year old Terrell Johnson. -
CMR business students working to develop a snack bar
CMR business class teams up with Big Sandy Organics on student-made project to develop a gamut-based snack bar.
MT ANG RED HORSE unit welcomes new commander
Colonel Jen Cinq-Mars formally assumed command of the 219th RED HORSE Squadron, becoming the first woman to lead the unit.
Great Falls solicits public input on growth policy
City of Great Falls has released the first draft of its Future Great Falls Growth Policy, a long-term framework that will govern development decisions from 2025 to 2045.
Pets Of The Week: Kara and Logan
Pet Paw-See in Great Falls presents adoptable Pets Of The Week: Kara and Logan!
Montana housing market holds steady heading into the new year
With fewer homes on the market, there are also fewer buyers actively searching—creating opportunities for less competition and more negotiating power.
Cascade County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide
Slaughter says the victim has been identified as 25-year old Terrell Johnson of Harlem, Montana.
Great Falls College will launch a grid operator training program
The program will prepare students for certification by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, equipping them with the skills needed to manage and monitor the nation’s electric grid.
Businesses announce development plans at GFDA Ignite event
Great Falls Development Alliance kicked off the new year with Ignite at the Newberry as local businesses announced plans for the upcoming year.
Cascade County is hiring for new reserve SRO program
“House Bill 323 authorizes the hiring of paid reserve deputies whose primary responsibility in our county will be serving in school safety,” said Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter.
Great Falls College CEO plans to retire later this year
Erdmann said leading Great Falls College has been the culmination of a career in two-year education and workforce training.
Who keeps Great Falls running at 4 a.m.?
While most of Great Falls is still sleeping, a committed crew of workers is already hard at work, silently keeping the city moving well before daylight.
Community debates pros and cons of data centers in Great Falls
The Montana Environmental Information Center in collaboration with non-profits has put together a conference to discuss the future of Data Centers in the city of Great Falls. -
Fundraiser launched to honor longtime CMR teacher Josy McLean
McLean, a biology teacher who spent decades shaping young lives across northcentral Montana, was killed in a crash near Lincoln on January 4, 2026.
Crime scene analysis in north-central Montana gets high-tech upgrade
Cascade County law enforcement will receive congressional funding for an advanced 3D crime scene scanner to improve investigation efficiency and community safety.
Indigenous paddle carving brings culture and craft to Great Falls students
A grant approved by Great Falls’ Public Schools has allowed for Native Americans across the United States to bring their culture and traditions to Great Falls.
Board of Health meets to discuss budget challenges
Chairman Joe Briggs said the board focused on evaluating grant-funded programs that are not mandated and now operate at a loss.
