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Montana on Pace for Another Record-Breaking Year of Fentanyl Seizures

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today anti-drug task forces in Montana seized 150 percent more fentanyl in the first quarter of 2024 than during the same time last year. Through the first quarter of 2024, Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area task forces seized a total of

Scheels Aim High Big Sky Aquatic and Recreation Facility Opens June 29th

Scheels Aim High Big Sky Aquatic and Recreation Facility Opens June 29th

Exciting news for the City of Great Falls as the highly anticipated Scheels Aim High Big Sky Aquatic and Recreation Center is scheduled to open on Saturday, June 29th for full facility operations. Friday, June 28th City Officials will hold a ribbon cutting at 5pm, followed by facility tours from

Harold Spilde Winner of the 15th Annual Paris Gibson Award

Harold Spilde Winner of the 15th Annual Paris Gibson Award

Harold Spilde has dedicated over 30 years to volunteering and service to the Great Falls community. He has won the 2024 Paris Gibson Award, which is exemplified by the vision and excellence of Great Falls’ founder Paris Gibson. Former winners of the Award chose him from a list of exceptional

Dearborn High Bridge Closed Pending Inspection After Heavy Load

Dearborn High Bridge Closed Pending Inspection After Heavy Load

Lewis and Clark County announced the closure of the Dearborn River High Bridge on HWY 434 pending an inspection after a tractor trailer that exceeded the load limit traveled on the weight-restricted bridge. On Thursday, June 13, 2024, a tractor trailer weighing between 35,000 and 40,000 pounds,

To Help Baby Animals Survive, Leave Them Alone

To Help Baby Animals Survive, Leave Them Alone

They look so cute and helpless. But your efforts to help could end up harming the animal and reducing its chances to survive. It’s important to understand that wildlife care for their young much differently than humans. One strategy that some species, particularly those species typically preyed upon by

Malmstrom Awards Contract for Pavement Paint Marking

Malmstrom Awards Contract for Pavement Paint Marking

Officials from the 341st Contracting Squadron here announced the award of a requirements type contract for Pavement Paint Marking, with a contract ceiling of $2,999,999.99. Contract FA4626-24-D-0008 was awarded to Highway Specialties, Inc., of Black Eagle, Montana. The initial ordering period of the contract

2024 Nuisance Weeds Enforcement Changes

2024 Nuisance Weeds Enforcement Changes

The Nuisance Weeds enforcement program, which until recently was managed by Public Works, has relocated to Code Enforcement under the Planning & Community Development Department. City Staff believes that placing the weeds program under Code Enforcement will make it easier for residents to identify and receive services. However, it is