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Processional Announced for Chief Karsten Hovland

Processional Announced for Chief Karsten Hovland

Chief Karsten Hovland served the Ulm community as Chief of the Ulm Volunteer Fire Department since 2012. He passed away unexpectedly at the age of 43. Karsten’s dedication to helping his friends and neighbors was evident in his role as Chief. The community will hold a funeral processional for

House Fire Displaces Occupants

House Fire Displaces Occupants

April 14th at 6:39 p.m., Great Falls Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire at 1309 2nd Avenue North. Engine 1 arrived on the scene to find smoke and flames coming from the second floor of the residence. All occupants had evacuated safely before firefighters arrived. They

Parking Meters Being Removed Around Public Library

Parking Meters Being Removed Around Public Library

Parking meters are being removed around the Great Falls Public Library. We are seeking information at this time and will update when we know more.

Working Structure Fire 2nd Ave N

Working Structure Fire 2nd Ave N

Working structure fire at the 1300 block of 2nd Ave N. Please avoid the area if possible and stay tuned to The Great Falls Gazette as we will update when more information is available.

73rd Annual Shrine Circus Returns to Great Falls

73rd Annual Shrine Circus Returns to Great Falls

The Shrine Circus will return to Great Falls for its 73rd year from April 17th through April 19th at Montana Expo Park. This long-standing event is enjoyed by many each year. Local businesses generously purchase tickets that are distributed for free to every kindergarten through sixth-grade student in

USWFS Fuels Team Begins Prescribed Burn Project in Missouri Breaks Back Country Byway

USWFS Fuels Team Begins Prescribed Burn Project in Missouri Breaks Back Country Byway

Starting today, firefighters from the U.S. Wildland Fire Service will implement a Bureau of Land Management-planned prescribed burn in the Missouri Breaks Back Country Byway area, west of U.S. Highway 191 near the Missouri River. Two Calf Unit A is a 2,210-acre unit within the

Obituary of James Earl Nicholls

Obituary of James Earl Nicholls

James Earl Nicholls, aged 57, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on April 5, 2026. James was born on April 1, 1969, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He went on to earn his associate’s degree in auto and diesel mechanics, a field that reflected both his skill and passion for