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Cascade County Unofficial Primary Election Results

Cascade County Unofficial Primary Election Results

The unofficial results for the 2026 Montana primary election are as follows. These results are not considered official until they have been certified by the Montana Secretary of State. The results were last updated on June 4, 2026, at 8:55:19 AM MT. The general election is scheduled for

Cascade County Public Works Begins Road Work in Sun Prairie

Cascade County Public Works Begins Road Work in Sun Prairie

Cascade County Public Works will begin road rehabilitation within the Sun Prairie Estates subdivision to repair existing asphalt roadways. Weather and site conditions permitting, United Materials is scheduled to commence work the week of March 16, 2026. Sun Prairie Road, Sun Loop Lane, Prairie Dog Lane, and Riverfront Lane will

CCSO Mourns the Death of Former Deputy

CCSO Mourns the Death of Former Deputy

On Thursday, January 22, 2026, former Cascade County Sheriff’s Office Corporal Jay Groskreutz (54 years old) died unexpectedly. Initial investigation reveals that Jay died from injuries sustained from a tragic ranching accident. His cause of death was Traumatic asphyxia. Jay began his CCSO career in April 2000, where he

Cascade County Sheriff’s Office Improves School Safety with Reserve Deputy Program

Cascade County Sheriff’s Office Improves School Safety with Reserve Deputy Program

The Cascade County Sheriff’s Office is establishing a Paid Reserve Deputy Program to improve safety in our county schools. A Reserve Deputy – School Security Officer (Reserve Deputy) will work closely with school staff, students, and law enforcement to create a safe learning environment. The main job of this position

Cascade County Inmates Positive for Hepatitis C after being Served Blood-Contaminated Food, Lawsuit Contends

Cascade County Inmates Positive for Hepatitis C after being Served Blood-Contaminated Food, Lawsuit Contends

At least three inmates at the Cascade County Detention Center tested positive for hepatitis C for the first time after they were served food contaminated with a kitchen worker’s blood in September, according to a lawsuit. The case, filed earlier this month by 27 inmates, claims that employees of

Cascade County Detention Officer Arrested for Domestic Violence

Cascade County Detention Officer Arrested for Domestic Violence

On August 31st, at approximately 12:50 am, the Great Falls Police Department responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 600 block of 6th Street South. Officers were advised that a male suspect was assaulting a female and attempting to break her arm. Responding officers located the

ATV Accident Claims Life of 8-Year-Old Male

ATV Accident Claims Life of 8-Year-Old Male

On August 30, 2025, at approximately 6:51 p.m., deputies from the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the intersection of U.S. Highway 89 and Hughesville Road in Cascade County to assist in the investigation of an ATV accident involving an 8-year-old male. The