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Obituary of Larry Hinderager

Obituary of Larry Hinderager

Larry Hinderager was born on September 2, 1934, in Great Falls, Montana to Charles and Alice Hinderager. He grew up on a cattle ranch / dry farm, on the Bootlegger Trail, just north of Great Falls, an upbringing that instilled in him a deep appreciation for hard work and the outdoors.

Great Falls Fire Rescue Responds to Multiple Significant Fires Wednesday

Great Falls Fire Rescue Responds to Multiple Significant Fires Wednesday

At approximately 1:50 PM on January 21st, Great Falls Fire Rescue crews responded to a structure fire near the Steinhaus location in downtown Great Falls. Preliminary reports indicate that the fire originated from Howard's Pizza. Later, at around 4:00 PM on the same day, there were

NorthWestern Energy to Host 2026 Integrated Resource Plan Meeting in Great Falls

NorthWestern Energy to Host 2026 Integrated Resource Plan Meeting in Great Falls

NorthWestern Energy invites customers, community members, and stakeholders to attend a public meeting on the draft 2026 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Great Falls Public Library, 301 2nd Ave. N. The draft IRP, a list

Badlands Tops Great Falls, 5-2 in South Dakota

Badlands Tops Great Falls, 5-2 in South Dakota

Tonight’s opponent for the Great Falls Americans (21-11-1-1) was the Badlands Sabres (16-12-2-2), an NA3HL squad based out of Rapid City, South Dakota. The Americans have bested their South Dakota counterparts in two of their three contests leading up to Friday’s tilt

Great Falls Fire Responds to Fire at Aspen Village Apartments

Great Falls Fire Responds to Fire at Aspen Village Apartments

At approximately 4 pm on January 21st, there were reports of a second fire. This fire was reported at the Aspen Village Apartments, located at the intersection of 11th Avenue South and 30th Street. Firefighters are on the scene and are working diligently to evacuate residents from the affected apartments

Working Structure Fire 1st Ave North and 7th Street

Working Structure Fire 1st Ave North and 7th Street

At approximately 1:50 pm on January 21st, Great Falls Fire Rescue crews are actively responding to a structure fire near the Steinhaus location in downtown. Preliminary reports suggest that the fire is originating from Howard's Pizza. Please avoid the area if possible. Stay tuned to The Great

Obituary of Patricia Lynn (Donovan) Smith

Obituary of Patricia Lynn (Donovan) Smith

Patricia Lynn (Donovan) Smith, 79, of Great Falls, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026. She was born in Port Chester, New York on October 1, 1946, to James and Jeannette (Dugan) Donovan. She married Galen Smith and they shared 61 years together. Pat is survived by her husband, Galen;