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Law Enforcement Investigate Homicide of Terrell Johnson in Cascade County

Law Enforcement Investigate Homicide of Terrell Johnson in Cascade County

On Friday, January 9th, the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office announced a suspicious death in the 1700 block of 22nd Avenue South, just outside the Great Falls city limits. This case has now been confirmed as a homicide. The victim has been identified as Terrell Johnson, a 25-year-old

Huge Success For Municipal Court Canned Food Day Event

Huge Success For Municipal Court Canned Food Day Event

On December 5th, the Municipal Court hosted its annual Canned Food Day event, which provided a unique avenue for defendants to contribute to the community while managing their fines. During this event, defendants who were making monthly payments had the option to bring in non-perishable food items as a

Planning & Community Development Office Closure

Planning & Community Development Office Closure

On Wednesday, January 14th, the Planning & Community Development Office will be closed from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm for staff training. Online services will still be available while the office is closed. Any calls made to the office during this time will go to voicemail and will

River’s Edge Trail Maintenance

River’s Edge Trail Maintenance

On January 8th and January 9th, 2026, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, part of the River’s Edge Trail will be closed to facilitate essential maintenance work. This closure will affect the section of the trail located between the Caboose Trailhead and Giant Springs Road. Please stay

City Internet and Phone Systems Impacted by Out-of-State Fiber Cut

City Internet and Phone Systems Impacted by Out-of-State Fiber Cut

The City of Great Falls is currently experiencing a significant service disruption impacting their primary internet connection and telephone system. This outage is reportedly due to a fiber cut occurring out of state, which is affecting numerous businesses and organizations across the regions of Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado. As a

Harmonious Voices of the Falls Choir Welcomes New Members

Harmonious Voices of the Falls Choir Welcomes New Members

The Voices of the Falls choir, which began its journey last summer, has grown to include approximately 18 members. This vibrant group provides a fantastic opportunity for individuals to connect with others who share a passion for music. Whether you are a seasoned performer or someone looking to explore their

Smith River Float Permit Applications Now Open

Smith River Float Permit Applications Now Open

Applications for permits to float on the Smith River will open from Thursday, January 1st, until Sunday, February 15th. The drawing for these float permits is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 18th. Each year, permits are distributed via a lottery system and are necessary for floating the 59-mile stretch