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Obituary of John Cooper

Obituary of John Cooper

John Cooper, 22, of Great Falls, Montana, was called from this world to the next on June 8th, 2025 after a year long battle with cancer. John fought with courage, humor, dignity, and positivity. He left this world without fear, only love, and with a promise to save a seat

Street Closure on 3 Ave S from River Dr S to 2 St S for Track Removal and Road Maintenance

Street Closure on 3 Ave S from River Dr S to 2 St S for Track Removal and Road Maintenance

BNSF in coordination with The City of Great Falls Street Division, will be removing a section of vacated railroad track and performing street maintenance on 3rd Avenue South between River Drive South and 2nd Street South. To safely complete this work, 3rd Avenue South will be closed to all traffic

Crime Report From June 1st - June 7th

Crime Report From June 1st - June 7th

Great Falls Police crime data report from June 1st - June 7th includes 66 records. 3 - Aggravated Assault 10 - All Other Larceny 1 - Arson 2 - Burglary/Breaking & Entering 1 - Credit Card/Automatic Teller Machine Fraud 5 - Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property 11 - Disorderly Conduct 1 - Driving Under the Influence 2

Spark! Children’s Museum of Montana Makes Plans to Reopen at New location

Spark! Children’s Museum of Montana Makes Plans to Reopen at New location

Spark! Children’s Museum of Montana is relocating to a new, permanent location at 201 2nd Avenue South in Great Falls, with plans to reopen in Fall 2025 or Winter 2026. “Our mission is to spark the joy of learning,” said Board President Sarah Lautenschlager in a press release. “Our

Montana Firewatch Continues for June

Montana Firewatch Continues for June

The fire season began early this year with the Sawlog Fire which started on May 1st and burned 2,030 acres before being fully contained. Although the fires have been quiet, we have been continuing to monitor the state and will continue to update as we find more information. Recently

Great Falls Police Department Downtown Summer Safety Initiative

Great Falls Police Department Downtown Summer Safety Initiative

The Great Falls Police Department (GFPD) is addressing a continued rise in criminal activity in the downtown area, a trend that has intensified over the past several months and is expected to increase with warmer weather. Incidents involving crimes, such as panhandling, public intoxication, trespass, criminal mischief, theft, fighting, and

Measles Exposure Event and Updated Vaccine Recommendation

Measles Exposure Event and Updated Vaccine Recommendation

As of June 3, 2025, seventeen Montana measles cases have been confirmed in Gallatin, Flathead, Yellowstone, and Hill Counties. Although no cases have been confirmed in Cascade County residents at this time, a confirmed exposure event occurred when an infected resident of another county visited a Great Falls business location.