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Dog Park Closes for Turf Repair

Dog Park Closes for Turf Repair

High use at the Pacific Steel & Recycling Trailside Dog Park has caused water and tear damage to the park. Starting at 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 27 through June 16, 2025, the dog park will be closed to the public for annual turf repair. During the closure, the park

Master Police Officer Philip J. Wilberding Named 2025 Officer of the Year

Master Police Officer Philip J. Wilberding Named 2025 Officer of the Year

Master Police Officer Philip J. Wilberding graduated from Charles Stewart Mott Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice in 1998. That same year, he joined the United States Air Force, serving in the Security Forces at our very own Malmstrom Air Force Base until 2002. In 2004,

Open Letter from Directors of Arts and Cultural Institutions Across Montana

Open Letter from Directors of Arts and Cultural Institutions Across Montana

Across Montana, an extraordinary thing occurs daily—people of all ages, backgrounds, and political affiliations visit museums, galleries, and art centers, discovering inspiration, connection, awe, and joy through arts and culture. We have the privilege of welcoming classes of kids and watching their eyes grow wide with wonder. When we

Great Falls Police Investigate Homicide

Great Falls Police Investigate Homicide

On May 18th, at 5:57 PM, 911 dispatchers received a report of a female causing a disturbance at the Roberts Apartments located at 6 6th St S. Investigation of the incident revealed that a female, later identified as 31-year-old Kelsey Staigmiller, who was not a resident of

Police Commission Opening

Police Commission Opening

The City Commission is seeking applications for one citizen to serve on the Police Commission for a three-year term through June 30, 2028. The Police Commission consists of three members appointed by the City Commission. Responsibilities and duties of members include reviewing all applicants for police officer positions and

Donate a Lifejacket, Save a Life

Donate a Lifejacket, Save a Life

Want to find a new home for a gently used or new lifejacket? Consider donating it to during Fish, Wildlife & Parks Lifejacket Donation Drive. The drive celebrates National Safe Boating Week, which is May 19-23. The donated jackets are cleaned and inspected and then used to resupply designated

Malmstrom Awards Contract for MAF Lagoon Electrical

Malmstrom Awards Contract for MAF Lagoon Electrical

Officials from the 341st Contracting Squadron have announced the award of a task order in the amount of $385,550 for the Missile Alert Facility Lagoon Electrical. Contract FA4626-25-C-0005 was awarded to Liberty Electric, Inc., of Missoula, Montana. The period of performance for this award is 154