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Karen Anderson

Great Falls Police Department Conducts Alcohol Compliance Operation

Great Falls Police Department Conducts Alcohol Compliance Operation

On January 29th, the Great Falls Police Department conducted a compliance check of 58 businesses that sell alcohol within the city limits of Great Falls. The purpose of the operation is to ensure liquor license holders are working to prevent the sale of alcohol to purchasers under the age of

Great Falls Public Schools Presents Annual AA Orchestra Festival

Great Falls Public Schools Presents Annual AA Orchestra Festival

Great Falls Public Schools invites you to the annual AA Orchestra Festival. This evening of orchestral music will be performed at CM Russell High School on February 3rd at 5 pm. Chamber Orchestras from CM Russell High School and Great Falls High School, as well as special guests from Anaconda,

Little Learners Child Care Provides Nuturing Child Care for Community

Little Learners Child Care Provides Nuturing Child Care for Community

On April 28, 2025, Jacob Ortado and his wife proudly became the new owners of Little Learners Academy Inc., which is now rebranded as Little Learners Child Care. Conveniently located at 1818 19th Ave South, right across from Sunnyside Elementary, this child care center has been a cornerstone of the

Lane Gibson Charged with Deliberate Homicide in January 9th Murder Case

Lane Gibson Charged with Deliberate Homicide in January 9th Murder Case

The Cascade County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Cascade County Attorney’s Office, has filed amended charges against 20-year-old Lane Cole Gibson in connection with the homicide of 25-year-old Terrell Gage Johnson from Harlem, Montana. The charges result from an extensive investigation that began

Earthquake Felt in Great Falls

An earthquake tremor occurred at approximately 12:45 PM on January 29th. This Earthquake was reported to be a 4.9 magnitude, approximately 6.7 miles away from Great Falls, shaking Montana and parts of Canada, according to Google's Android Earthquake Alert System. Malmstrom Air Force Base confirmed

Homicide of Terrell Gage Johnson Update January 29th

Homicide of Terrell Gage Johnson Update January 29th

The Cascade County Sheriff’s Office has provided an update on the ongoing homicide investigation concerning the death of Terrell Gage Johnson, a 25-year-old male from Harlem, Montana. Johnson was found deceased inside a vehicle in the 1700 block of 22nd Avenue South in Cascade County on January

City Commission Appoints New Municipal Court Judge

City Commission Appoints New Municipal Court Judge

During its meeting on January 20, 2026, the Great Falls City Commission appointed Cassidy Blomgren as the Municipal Court Judge for Department A. This decision came after the Commission interviewed the top candidates the week before. The position became available due to the retirement of Judge Steven Bolstad on January