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Fire Watch Continues with Sawlog Fire

Fire Watch Continues with Sawlog Fire

The Sawlog Fire, currently covering an area of approximately 2,020 acres with a containment level of 65%, is located 15 miles northeast of Wisdom, Montana, within the Sawlog Creek drainage. The fire ignited on May 1, 2025, and the cause remains under investigation. Firefighting crews have implemented strategic firing

Build Montana to Hold Graduation Ceremony May 16th

Build Montana to Hold Graduation Ceremony May 16th

Build Montana, a partnership established between the Montana Contractors Association and the MCA Education Foundation will commemorate the conclusion of another successful academic year in Great Falls. On Friday, May 16th, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, students enrolled in the Build Montana program will showcase their

205 Child Sex Abuse Offenders Arrested in FBI-led Nationwide Crackdown in Operation Restore Justice

205 Child Sex Abuse Offenders Arrested in FBI-led Nationwide Crackdown in Operation Restore Justice

The Department of Justice has recently announced the outcomes of Operation Restore Justice, a comprehensive enforcement effort aimed at identifying, monitoring, and apprehending individuals engaged in the exploitation of children. This operation, which transpired over a five-day period, culminated in the rescue of 115 children and the arrest of

Free 2- Hour North Parking Garage Summer Trial Returns June 1st

Free 2- Hour North Parking Garage Summer Trial Returns June 1st

The City’s Parking Advisory Commission has put forth a recommendation for the reinstatement of the 2-hour complimentary parking trial at the North Parking Garage for the summer season of 2025. This plan, which has received the approval of the City Commission, is set to run from June 1st

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Concludes Bighorn River Waterfowl Mortality Linked to Starvation

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Concludes Bighorn River Waterfowl Mortality Linked to Starvation

Following extensive investigations, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) has concluded that the mortality of a significant number of waterfowl along the Bighorn River in February resulted from starvation. In February, FWP personnel collected carcasses of mallards, geese, and shorebirds from the Afterbay area to approximately three miles downstream of

Street Sweeping Schedule for May 12th - May 15th

Street Sweeping Schedule for May 12th - May 15th

The City undertakes the sweeping of approximately 300 miles of streets annually to uphold cleanliness, enhance roadway safety, and improve the overall aesthetic of neighborhoods and business districts. Street sweeping effectively eliminates debris, leaves, and dirt that can obstruct storm drains, contribute to air pollution, and create hazardous driving conditions.

Lockdown Lifted From Valley View Elementary School Following Incident

Lockdown Lifted From Valley View Elementary School Following Incident

On May 9, 2025, at approximately 11:51 AM, an incident at Valley View Elementary School was reported, initiated by a student who observed what appeared to be a suspicious individual within the premises. In response to this report, school officials promptly implemented a lockdown protocol. School Resource Officers, detectives,