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Grizzly Bear Killed in Encounter Near Dupuyer

Grizzly Bear Killed in Encounter Near Dupuyer

Like many Montanans do this time of year, a man was shed hunting in north-central Montana near Dupuyer on Friday. The man was searching for antlers on a brushy hillside when he first saw a bear. As he was leaving the area, the bear charged him at close range.

Waterfowl Released From Winter Quarters

Waterfowl Released From Winter Quarters

City of Great Falls Park and Recreation Department will be releasing the waterfowl back into Gibson Pond Friday, April 18 at 10:30 am. Bring your entire family, it’s always entertaining for kids of all ages. Park and Recreation staff takes care of the waterfowl over the winter months

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison for Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison for Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

An Atlanta, Georgia man who defrauded banks in multiple states was sentenced today to 57 months in prison to be followed by 5 years supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. The defendant was also ordered to pay $161,401.17 in restitution. Stanford Wilvin Lightfoot, 33, pleaded guilty

Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art Awarded 2024 Professional Accomplishment in New Exhibit Presentation for WITHIN: Louis Still Smoking and John Isaiah Pepion

On March 20, 2025 at the annual Museums Association of Montana (MAM) Conference in Bozeman, Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art (The Square) was awarded the 2024 Professional Accomplishment in New Exhibit Presentation for WITHIN: Louis Still Smoking and John Isaiah Pepion. The Exhibition award is dedicated by the MAM

April Events at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

April Events at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park (FPBJ) has many opportunities to enjoy our park this April! Spring has finally arrived on the prairie. We invite you out to our park to participate in one of our many events happening to enjoy the season. Full moon hike, Saturday, April 12: Join

Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art to Host Artist Talk with Maggy Rozycki Hiltner

Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art to Host Artist Talk with Maggy Rozycki Hiltner

Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art (The Square) will host a Closing Reception and Artist Talk with Red Lodge artist, Maggy Rozycki Hiltner on Friday, April 11th from 5:30 – 7:30pm. The program is at 1400 1st Ave North, Great Falls, Montana and is free and open to the

Block Management Landowners Recognized at FWP Banquets

Block Management Landowners Recognized at FWP Banquets

Block Management is a cooperative program between private landowners and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks that helps landowners manage hunting activities and provides the public with free hunting access to private land. Every year, FWP hosts banquets around the state to recognize the contributions that landowners in the Block Management