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Great Falls Man Admits Trafficking Methamphetamine and Fentanyl

Great Falls Man Admits Trafficking Methamphetamine and Fentanyl

John Mead Ogburn, of Great Falls, admitted on June 20th to trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl after a law enforcement investigation determined he was dealing large quantities of drugs in the community and found two pounds of meth wired under his truck, according to U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich in a

Ziply Fiber Launches in Great Falls

Ziply Fiber Launches in Great Falls

Ziply Fiber was established in 2020. When Frontier Communications, a national telephone and internet provider, filed for bankruptcy, Ziply Fiber acquired its assets in the northwest, which included Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Ryan Luckin, who has been with Ziply Fiber since it began, explained, "We took over this

Ashleigh Peters Cleans up Great Falls With Clean Threads Laundry Services

Ashleigh Peters Cleans up Great Falls With Clean Threads Laundry Services

Are you overwhelmed with laundry? Ashleigh Peters has the solution for you. She started the business of Clean Threads laundry service to help others while earning a little cash as a single mother. Ashleigh used to live in Seattle before moving to Great Falls, where she provided laundry services and

Great Falls Emergency Services Crews Respond to Crash

Great Falls Emergency Services Crews Respond to Crash

On the afternoon of Thursday, June 13th, a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of 9th St N and Smelter Ave caused a temporary road closure. Both northbound turn lanes of 9th St N were temporarily closed, causing traffic to back up onto the 9th St bridge. Emergency services, including

Helping Hands Ministry Continues to Aid People of Great Falls

Helping Hands Ministry Continues to Aid People of Great Falls

Helping Hands is a ministry that has been operating for 40 years under the First English Lutheran Church. Last year, this food pantry helped approximately 12,500 people by providing about 35 tons of food. It was a sad moment for many when First English Lutheran Church closed in November

Joshua Fisher Providing Mobile Welding Services in Great Falls

Joshua Fisher Providing Mobile Welding Services in Great Falls

Joshua Fisher has been working as a welder since 2016 and has traveled all over the East Coast for a company. A few years ago, he decided to take a leap of faith and start his own mobile business. This change allowed him to be home more often for his

Great Falls Salvation Army Family Services Opens Client Choice Food Pantry

Great Falls Salvation Army Family Services Opens Client Choice Food Pantry

The Great Falls Salvation Army Family Services has recently opened a new Client Choice Food Pantry. The pantry is located at 527 9th Ave. South and is open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 12 pm and from 1 pm to 3 pm. The Salvation Army Family Services has