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Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Deer for First Time in Two South-Central Montana Hunting Districts

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Deer for First Time in Two South-Central Montana Hunting Districts

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was detected this season in a mule deer buck from hunting district (HD) 515 and a whitetail buck from HD 525, both harvested by hunters. This is the first time CWD has been detected in these HDs. The mule deer from HD 515 was harvested north

Benefis Program to Give Away Free Ski Helmets

Benefis Program to Give Away Free Ski Helmets

The Benefis Emergency Department's Trauma Injury Prevention Program will return to Showdown Montana on Saturday, Jan. 4, to give away free ski helmets to children and adults. Team members help with fittings, and the giveaway is made possible by Benefis Foundation donors. The first 100 people at the

Sanitation's New Year Schedule

Sanitation's New Year Schedule

The City of Great Falls Garbage Collection for New Year’s week, December 30, 2024, through January 3, 2025, will be as follows: Dec 30th - 31st Residential and Commercial collection will be regular schedule Jan 1st - 3rd Residential and Commercial will be delayed by one day

Sanitation Holiday Schedule for Christmas Week

Sanitation Holiday Schedule for Christmas Week

The City of Great Falls Garbage Collection for Christmas week, December 23 through December 27, 2024, will be as follows: Dec 23rd – 24th Residential and Commercial collection will be on regular schedule. Dec 25th - 27th Residential and Commercial collection will be delayed by one day If you have any questions,

GFFR Has a Busy Christmas Morning With Two Early Morning Fires

GFFR Has a Busy Christmas Morning With Two Early Morning Fires

While most of Great Falls was nestled in bed waiting for Santa to come, Great Falls Fire Rescue crews responded to two working structure fires. The first fire occurred at 1215 5th Ave S. The call came in at 1:59 am for a second-story apartment on fire. GFFR

Great Falls Offers Christmas Tree Recycling

Great Falls Offers Christmas Tree Recycling

Did you know that live Christmas trees are recyclable? Christmas is just around the corner, and once the presents are put away and the family has gone home, it’s important to know that you don’t have to throw your live Christmas tree in the trash. Live Christmas trees

Local High Schools Prepare for Annual GFPS Jazz Workshop

Local High Schools Prepare for Annual GFPS Jazz Workshop

Come on out for the annual GFPS Jazz Workshop on Jan 10 at 7:30 pm in the CMR Auditorium. This concert will feature the jazz bands and chamber choirs from CM Russell High School and Great Falls High School, as well as our clinicians from the University of Idaho