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Escape the Vape Program with Alliance for Youth and GFPL set for Thursday, Feb. 27th

Escape the Vape Program with Alliance for Youth and GFPL set for Thursday, Feb. 27th

Think vaping is harmless? Think again! Join us for Escape the Vape, a fun and interactive presentation that’s perfect for everyone—from 10 to 100 (even your grandma will want in on this). This free program in the Cordingley Room runs from 6:30 to 7:30 pm and

Hunter Education Courses Scheduled in South-Central Montana

Hunter Education Courses Scheduled in South-Central Montana

There are multiple in-person Hunter Education courses open for registration in south-central Montana. These courses are taught by skilled volunteer instructors and offer hands-on learning experiences, mentoring opportunities and the ability for students to ask questions of experienced hunters. During in-person courses, students learn how to

Federal Jury Convicts Florida Man of Attempting to Coerce Minor for Sex in Missoula Undercover Investigation

Federal Jury Convicts Florida Man of Attempting to Coerce Minor for Sex in Missoula Undercover Investigation

A federal jury today convicted a Florida man of attempting to coerce a minor for sex after he was arrested in Missoula in an undercover investigation, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. After a three-day trial that began on Feb. 10, the jury found the defendant, Stevenson Metelus, 36,

Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art to Host Workshop with Local Ceramicist Ken Kohoutek

Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art (The Square) will host a guest artist Lecture and Workshop with Great Falls-based artist, Ken Kohoutek titled Painting with Glaze on Clay Tiles. The program will begin with a preparatory lecture on Tuesday, February 18th from 5:30 – 6:30pm, followed by the

Obituary of Tanya Wood

Obituary of Tanya Wood

Tanya Lee Wood, 51, passed away on January 30th, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana. She was born on December 25th, 1973, in Spokane, Washington, to Thomas Buttolph and Victoria (Houle) Buttolph, she attended Rogers High School. Tanya met Danny Ray Wood Sr. when she was 16, The two were married

Great Falls Fire Rescue Responds to Structure Fire at 1139 5th Street South

Great Falls Fire Rescue Responds to Structure Fire at 1139 5th Street South

On Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 2:38 AM, Great Falls Fire Rescue's D Platoon was dispatched to respond to a structure fire at 1139 5th Street South. In response to the incident, Great Falls Fire Rescue requested mutual aid from the Montana Air National Guard as well

Obituary of Leighton Westereng Jr

Obituary of Leighton Westereng Jr

Leighton “Wes” John Westereng Jr, 89, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Wes was born on September 8, 1935, to Leighton Sr and Margaret (Rudsenske) Westereng in Morris, Minnesota. He joined the US Army after completing high school during the Korean War. After leaving the Army