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Colonel Paul’s Corner – Unique Airplanes

Colonel Paul’s Corner – Unique Airplanes

Many military officers are assigned “additional duties”. When I arrived to fill my new full-time job in research and development at Wright-Patterson AFB in 1979, I was given the additional duty of “top secret control officer”. The only real responsibility of the job was to perform a periodic

Crews Respond to Two Emergencies on the Missouri River

Crews Respond to Two Emergencies on the Missouri River

Update on June 16th: The name of the male victim was officially released as Joseph James Friese, 42 years old of Great Falls. Condolences are sent to his family and friends. His obituary may be found at https://gst.gfgazette.com/content/files/2026/06/obituary-of-joseph-james-friese.

Billings Man Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison for Possessing Unregistered Firearm

Billings Man Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison for Possessing Unregistered Firearm

A Billings man who possessed an unregistered firearm was sentenced today to 63 months in prison to be followed by 3 of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Derek Joseph Velarde, 37, pleaded guilty in February 2025 to one count of possession of an unregistered firearm. U.S.

Obituary of Kyle L. Preston

Obituary of Kyle L. Preston

Kyle L. Preston December 15, 1944 – June 6, 2025 Kyle L. Preston passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on December 15, 1944, in Hillside, New Jersey, Kyle was the son of Ernest Elmo Preston and Margaret Price Preston. During his early years, his

Obituary of Kathleen Gilligan Reed

Obituary of Kathleen Gilligan Reed

It is with profound sadness that the family of Kathleen Gilligan Reed, age 75, shares the news that she passed away on June 6, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Kathy was born in Havre, Montana to John and Nora Gilligan. She was fourth in

Dr. Clem C. Pellett Book Signing Event at Barnes & Noble in Great Falls

Dr. Clem C. Pellett Book Signing Event at Barnes & Noble in Great Falls

On Saturday, June 14th, Dr. Clem C. Pellett will host a book signing event at Barnes & Noble in Great Falls, Montana, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. His new true crime book, "Murder on Montana's Hi-Line," recounts the tale of his grandfather,

Obituary of Ida Becker

Obituary of Ida Becker

In Loving Memory of Ida (Jaehrlich) Becker It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ida Becker, who departed life on May 28, 2025, at the age of 95. Ida was a beloved parent, grandparent, and great grandparent, remembered for her beautiful flower garden, crocheted doilies, and