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Civic leaders push back on report saying county plans to cut library funding
County commissioners and the Great Falls Public Library director say a report claiming the county plans to phase out library funding is not accurate.
Great Falls reacts to Janicki Industries’ $800M investment
City leaders anticipate more housing development and increased competition for homes, while some residents worry about rising costs and changes to Great Falls.
Summer season underway at Great Falls airport
Great Falls International Airport is preparing for one of its busiest summers ever, with expanded airline service and long-term terminal upgrades on the horizon.
Great Falls Farmers' Market returns for 2026 season
The market runs every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, from the first Saturday in June through the last Saturday in September.
Great Falls first responders get 'treated' on National Donut Day
Volunteers loaded vehicles with doughnuts before fanning out across the city to deliver them to the men and women who respond when emergencies strike.
Franklin Farms prepares for Great Falls Farmers' Market
The Great Falls Farmers Market returns June 6th, marking the start of a busy summer season for local growers
Summer brings hidden mental health struggles; survivor shares message of hope
For decades, Montana has faced some of the highest suicide rates in the nation. As we head into summer, mental health advocates and survivors are urging residents to speak to their loved ones.
Coming up: Family Fishing Day at Wadsworth Pond
Wadsworth Pond is just outside of city limits on the west side, along Wilkinson Lane off of 34th Street NW.
Coming up: 'Waking The Dead' tours at Great Falls cemetery
Tour takers will see 10 grave sites as storytellers, dressed in period-appropriate outfits, will present the story of those buried there.
Nuisance properties frustrate neighbors, cost city thousands
In many cities, it’s a double-edged sword: filing a complaint about a neighbor’s neglected property can create tension, but often, complaint forms are the only way to get the wheels moving.
Manufacturing company chooses Great Falls for new site
Janicki told MTN News last month that the campus is expected to create more than 1,000 manufacturing and engineering jobs within five years.
Great Falls students create NASA-inspired kites
Students at Lincoln Elementary School recently built NASA-inspired kites as a way to find a positive outlook on windy weather -
Great Falls is getting a law school and a new nursing program
Touro University is expanding its presence in Great Falls by adding a law school and a nursing program. Touro opened its College of Osteopathic Medicine in Great Falls in August 2023.
Montana women learn self-defense techniques
Last year, the Montana Board of Crime Control reported over 4,900 violent crime offenses—ranging from murder to aggravated assault—and another 4,000 domestic violence cases.
Dairy Queen will be replaced by a new restaurant
Owner Steve Galloway says that the last day of operations for Dairy Queen will be Saturday, June 13, 2026, ending a 39-year run at that location.
Emergency crews respond to fire in Fox Farm neighborhood
The occupant was able to safely evacuate the home and was later taken to Benefis Health System for treatment of smoke inhalation.
Flooding concerns in some areas
Additional rain is expected through Monday, which may lead to rising water levels, water over roadways, and localized flooding.
Two river rescues in Great Falls on Friday
Emergency crews conducted two rescues in the Missouri River in Great Falls on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Native American students honored at the Eagle Feather Ceremony
Dugan Coburn, director of Indigenous education for Great Falls Public Schools, said the ceremony carries deep cultural and spiritual significance.
Malmstrom breaks ground for Sentinel Program and on-base construction
After years of planning, public meetings, and community questions, construction tied to the Sentinel program is officially beginning at Malmstrom Air Force Base.
Pluto’s Crawfish opens in Great Falls
We last spoke with Edgar Woods in December, about his seafood business Pluto’s Crawfish. Since then, he’s been able to open his own pop-up inside the Stadium Sports Bar & Casino.
Car crashes into Great Falls restaurant
The car crashed through the wall on the west side of the building at 101 Northwest Bypass on Wednesday evening.
Summer options for youth in Great Falls
Quentin Shores reports on some of the fun summer options for teens and kids in Great Falls
Great Falls airport screening operations may help other airports
The TSA is currently rolling out a new initiative known as “TSA Gold+,” an expanded public-private partnership effort -
High school seniors return to elementary schools to inspire students
Great Falls High School seniors returned to the 15 elementary schools they once attended as part of the Graduate to Elevate program
Great Falls Turf Club cancels summer horse races
The Great Falls Turf Club announced on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, that the 2026 horse race season in Great Falls has been canceled.
Coming up: Cochrane Dam open for public crossing
Bicyclists and hikers will have a unique chance to access and cross over the Missouri River at Cochrane Dam on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls honors military service
The Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls stands as a place of remembrance built from a simple idea in 1999.