itizens Academy will run on Tuesdays from February 10 to April 27, giving participants an inside look at law enforcement operations and procedures.

In October of 2025 the city of Great Falls’ Parks & Recreation Department put the city’s former recreation center up for sale with a minimum bid starting at $800,000.

The City of Great Falls is experiencing an outage impacting its primary internet connection and telephone system, city officials confirmed on Tuesday

Staying healthy and in shape is a common new year’s goal but many gyms see around a 50 to 80% drop-off of memberships within six months of January.

A person is in custody after an "active disturbance" at the Highwoods Trailer Court (3800 Eighth Avenue North) in Great Falls on Monday, January 5, 2026.

The first baby of 2026 has officially arrived in Great Falls, ringing in the new year in a pretty big way for one local family.

Montana's minimum wage increased to $10.85 as of January 1st, but not every business is bracing for impact.

Less than a year after opening its first location, Heroes Rise Coffee Company is expanding, this time to The Station District.

As 2026 begins, many Great Falls residents are establishing new goals and resolutions. Local experts say success frequently boils down to perspective, realism, and simply getting started

Investigators say fireworks caused a house fire in a Great Falls home on New Year’s Eve. 911 dispatch reported that flames and smoke were showing from the roof of the house.

Pluto's Crawfish, a burgeoning local seafood venture founded by Air Force member Edgar Woods, is bringing Southern-style cuisine to Great Falls.

As many people celebrate New Year's Eve with alcohol, a Great Falls organization is providing support for those choosing a sober lifestyle during what can be a challenging time of year.

As temperatures drop and daylight shortens in Great Falls, people may see a shift int heir mood. Montana's northern location makes residents especially vulnerable to seasonal affective disorder.

Fireworks will still be part of some New Year’s Eve celebrations in Great Falls, but city officials say residents should be aware that the rules around their use look different this year.

The Great Falls Public Library has transformed a popular young adult novel into an interactive escape room experience, demonstrating that there is never a shortage of fun in town.

Great Falls experienced significant business expansion in 2025, with more than 50 new businesses opening and over a dozen existing businesses expanding throughout the region

Another year in the books for the businesses in Downtown Great Falls. But before we usher in the new year these businesses are taking the opportunity to look back on how things went in 2025.

The Norma Ashby Smith Fund will support the C.M. Russell Museum, the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, and the History Museum

What began as a simple idea between two local auto shop managers turned into a meaningful Christmas surprise for a Great Falls family facing one of their hardest years yet.

The City of Great Falls and Walleyes Unlimited are encouraging residents to recycle their Christmas trees

I visited downtown Great Falls to talk with some people about how they plan to spend the holiday with their loved ones.

The Pentagon released the updated rates on December 11, impacting nearly one million service members who rely on BAH to help cover rent and utilities.

Operation Santa 2025 will spread Christmas joy on Christmas morning by providing gifts for children in need in Great Falls.

For many, it’s not just about the performance, it’s about seeing their hard work come together in front of family, friends, and classmates.

Annual event offers holiday fun for kids while highlighting the role of community support in sustaining youth programs

Airport director John Faulkner says Christmas travel typically brings an increase in outbound passengers, meaning a busier terminal and a nearly full parking lot.

The United Way of Cascade County board announced this week that Lacey Hallett will serve as its new Chief Executive Officer

Great Falls counselor Teresa Mouser works to create Montana's first inpatient substance abuse treatment center for teens, and is using a comedy fundraiser to launch the effort.