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City Offices Closed for MLK Day

City Offices Closed for MLK Day

The City of Great Falls offices, Great Falls Public Library, Great Falls Municipal Court, and the Great Falls Animal Shelter will be closed on January 19th, 2026, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. City residential and commercial solid waste (formerly known as sanitation) collection and Scheels Aim High

GFFR Year End Call Log and Call Log for December 29, 2025-January 4, 2026

GFFR Year End Call Log and Call Log for December 29, 2025-January 4, 2026

2025 Operations Division Calls for Service: EMS calls: 4629 (66.58%) Hazardous Condition Found: 366 (5.26%) Calls for Service: 1191 (17.13%) Fire Response Calls: 594 (8.54%) Special Incident Found: 113 (1.63%) Good Intent Calls: 43 (.62%) Calls Not Mapped: 17 (.24%) TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE: 6953

First Baby of 2026 Arrives at Benefis

First Baby of 2026 Arrives at Benefis

Carter Scheels is the first baby of 2026 to be born at Benefis Health System. He made his grand entrance at 8:56 a.m. on January 1, weighing 8 lbs. 14 oz. and measuring 21 inches long. Proud parents Matt and Hannah were surprised when Carter decided to wait

Predator Sentenced to 84 Years in Nationwide Child Exploitation Case

Predator Sentenced to 84 Years in Nationwide Child Exploitation Case

Predator Sentenced to 84 Years in Nationwide Child Exploitation Case; 84 Victims Across U.S. and Abroad Identified Austin Ryan Lauless, 31, of Colorado, has been sentenced to 84 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release. In September 2025, Lauless pleaded guilty to 13 counts of

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

As we approach Christmas, many families reflect on what matters most. For me, that answer has always been children, family, and protecting the people we love. That is why I am announcing my candidacy for Montana State Senate District 10. Families across Montana face systems that feel unpredictable, especially in

2026 U to You Lecture Series

2026 U to You Lecture Series

Seth Bodnar, president of the University of Montana since 2018, is the lead-off speaker in the 2026 season of the Great Falls “Bringing the U to You” lecture series, which is celebrating its 25th year. Talks by Montana University professors begin Jan. 15 and are scheduled on alternate Thursdays

City Accepting Applicants for Municipal Court Judge - Municipal Court Department A

City Accepting Applicants for Municipal Court Judge - Municipal Court Department A

The City Commission is seeking applicants for a Municipal Court Judge. The position is being vacated by Judge Steven Bolstad, who will be retiring on January 1, 2026. Interest forms and resumes are due to the City Clerk’s Office by 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, and are