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Montana Can Stop the Next Opioid Wave

Montana Can Stop the Next Opioid Wave

Think it won't happen in Montana…since 2020, 29 people have died from Kratom concentrates in Montana. On July 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration urged the DEA to schedule 7- hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a powerful opioid now sold in vape shops, convenience stores, and online.

Change to Municipal Positions on General Election Ballot

Change to Municipal Positions on General Election Ballot

This year’s November general election will have less municipal races listed on the ballot compared to previous years. This is due to a limited number of candidates running for some positions. Great Falls’ nine Neighborhood Councils each have five positions. Of those nine councils, only Neighborhood Council #3 has

River's Edge Trail Scavenger Hunt

River's Edge Trail Scavenger Hunt

This fall, grab your phone, lace up your walking shoes, and explore the River’s Edge Trail in a whole new way! We're inviting residents and visitors alike to take part in a fun and artistic adventure: snap a selfie with five different sculptures along the trail and

Game Wardens Seek Information on Several Vandalism Incidents Near Great Falls

Game Wardens Seek Information on Several Vandalism Incidents Near Great Falls

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information about three recent acts of vandalism in Region 4. * At the Rainbow Dam trailhead, extensive graffiti was spray painted in a latrine. * At Giant Springs State Park, several recently planted trees were destroyed. * At Sluice Boxes State Park, a jackleg

Daughters of the American Revolution Award Three Classroom Grants

The Daughters of the American Revolution recently awarded three Helen Pouch Memorial Fund Classroom grants to local Montana teachers. Each teacher will receive $500 for a project they submitted for consideration. The teachers are Ingrid Jaynes who is a teacher at Helena High School, Karen Allen who is a teacher

Suspicious Car Fire on 8th Ave S and 6th St S

Suspicious Car Fire on 8th Ave S and 6th St S

At just about 7 am on the morning of September 10th, Great Falls Fire Rescue was dispatched for a car that was smoking. Engine 1 arrived on the scene to find a Blue Toyota Corolla with all the doors shut, but smoke coming out of all the door seams. Engine

Police Commission Opening

Police Commission Opening

The City Commission is seeking applications for one citizen to serve on the Police Commission for the remainder of a three-year term through June 30, 2027. The Police Commission consists of three members appointed by the City Commission. Responsibilities and duties of members include reviewing all applicants for police