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Karen Anderson

Suspect Arrested on East Side; Great Falls High School Put on Shelter-in-Place

Suspect Arrested on East Side; Great Falls High School Put on Shelter-in-Place

On Tuesday, October 8th, at approximately 2:30 PM, Great Falls High School (GFHS) was placed into a Shelter-in-place protocol as a precautionary measure following an incident near the GFHS campus. It is important to note that the assault was not linked to GFHS. Law enforcement officers investigated

Great Falls Fire Rescue Reports Cause of Fire at Pines Apartment Complex

Great Falls Fire Rescue Reports Cause of Fire at Pines Apartment Complex

At approximately 2:00 am on October 5th, Great Falls Fire Rescue’s C-Platoon responded to a structure fire at 1701 20th Street South. The fire originated in a third-floor apartment within building C of the Pines Apartment complex. Great Falls Fire Rescue promptly dispatched four apparatus and

Sergeant Derek Mahlum Retires After Serving 20 Years With Montana Law Enforcement

Sergeant Derek Mahlum Retires After Serving 20 Years With Montana Law Enforcement

Derek Mahlum started his career with the Wolf Point Police Department in 2004 and then moved on to the Havre Police Department where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. He was hired by the Great Falls Police Department in April 2011 and retired on October 3rd after serving 20 years

Cascade County Commissioners Approve Settlement Agreement

Cascade County Commissioners Approve Settlement Agreement

On October 4th, the Cascade County Commissioners held a special meeting to approve or disapprove Contract 24-159. This contract is regarding the Settlement agreement in the case of Human Rights Bureau clause number 240205, Anzarina Fontana Moore versus the State of Montana, Christi Jacobson Cascade County, Ray Grulkowski, Jim

Fish Wildlife and Parks Releases Online Tool to Track Grizzly Bear Mortality

Fish Wildlife and Parks Releases Online Tool to Track Grizzly Bear Mortality

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recently unveiled an innovative online tool designed to provide the public with real-time data on grizzly bear mortalities throughout the state. The Grizzly Bear Mortality Dashboard offers detailed insights into the various factors contributing to grizzly bear deaths in Montana, outside of Tribal lands.

Great Falls Children’s Receiving Home Caring for Local Children

Great Falls Children’s Receiving Home Caring for Local Children

The Great Falls Children's Receiving Home provides care for children who have been removed from their homes for various reasons. Additionally, they offer support to children in the foster system who do not have a placement option. The caregivers demonstrate a strong commitment to protecting the community'

Great Falls Police Department Promotes Three Leaders

Great Falls Police Department Promotes Three Leaders

Great Falls Police Department recently promoted three leaders. Congratulations to the following individuals on their well-deserved new roles. Lieutenant Brian Black has been appointed to the position of Captain and now assumes leadership of the Investigations Bureau. Sergeant Matt Fleming has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Having