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City of Great Falls Announces Permanent Westbank Park Public Access Closure

City of Great Falls Announces Permanent Westbank Park Public Access Closure

Effective immediately, the City of Great Falls, in coordination with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, is announcing the permanent closure of public access to West Bank Park and the Rivers Edge Trail at the 4th St NE rail crossing, which is situated between Northwest Pipe Fittings and General Distributing. The

Southall to Perform at The Newberry

Southall to Perform at The Newberry

Southall made a name for themselves in the Red Dirt music scene with their self-titled album. Formerly known as the Read Southall Band, their late 2023 release has 11 songs, mostly written by the six-member band. One song, “One Day At A Time,” is a collaboration with Ben

Cascade County Detention Officer Arrested for Domestic Violence

Cascade County Detention Officer Arrested for Domestic Violence

On August 31st, at approximately 12:50 am, the Great Falls Police Department responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 600 block of 6th Street South. Officers were advised that a male suspect was assaulting a female and attempting to break her arm. Responding officers located the

Great Falls Fire Rescue Crews Respond to Fire on 8th Ave N

Great Falls Fire Rescue Crews Respond to Fire on 8th Ave N

At approximately 2 a.m. on September 3rd, crews from Great Falls Fire Rescue were dispatched to respond to a fire that originated in the grass outside the property located at 1218 8th Avenue N. Although Engine 1, stationed at Fire Station 1, was closest to the incident, it was

Resident Sustains Burn Injuries in Prospect Heights Fire

Resident Sustains Burn Injuries in Prospect Heights Fire

On Monday, September 1st, at approximately 4:00 pm, crews from Great Falls Fire Rescue were dispatched to 2 Prospect Drive in response to a reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene within 3 minutes to find the attached garage fully engulfed in flames, and the fire extending into

Enjoy First Friday Art Walk at The Columbus Center

Enjoy First Friday Art Walk at The Columbus Center

The First Friday Art Walk was originally established in February 2004 and allows artists to meet and greet the community in the comfort of their studios or art spaces. On the first Friday of each month, select local artists' studios and arts organizations open their doors to the public

ATV Accident Claims Life of 8-Year-Old Male

ATV Accident Claims Life of 8-Year-Old Male

On August 30, 2025, at approximately 6:51 p.m., deputies from the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the intersection of U.S. Highway 89 and Hughesville Road in Cascade County to assist in the investigation of an ATV accident involving an 8-year-old male. The