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Guidance Following the Recent Wind Event

Guidance Following the Recent Wind Event

The City of Great Falls experienced a significant wind event beginning the evening of Friday, October 4th. Due to high winds, tree branches and other debris were scattered throughout the City. Great Falls Fire Rescue (GFFR), Great Falls Police Department, the City’s Public Works Department, and the City’s

Great Falls Fire Rescue Reports Cause of Fire at Pines Apartment Complex

Great Falls Fire Rescue Reports Cause of Fire at Pines Apartment Complex

At approximately 2:00 am on October 5th, Great Falls Fire Rescue’s C-Platoon responded to a structure fire at 1701 20th Street South. The fire originated in a third-floor apartment within building C of the Pines Apartment complex. Great Falls Fire Rescue promptly dispatched four apparatus and

Obituary of Thomas Darko Sr.

Obituary of Thomas Darko Sr.

Thomas Nicholas Darko Sr. was born November 2, 1948 and passed away on October 2, 2024 into his Heavenly Father’s rest. Known to many as “Tom” and “Uncle Tom,” he was born in Great Falls, Montana and was raised in Belt, Montana. Belt held a very special place in

Obituary of Doris Gould

Obituary of Doris Gould

The heavens gained another angel Monday September 30,2024. Doris Gould was born February 4, 1929, to Frank and Leona (Sirucek) Siroky in Roy, Montana. Being raised on the farm, Doris had many jobs that taught her incredible work ethic which she had throughout her life. She drove truck, picked

Obituary of Barbara Jean Meier

Obituary of Barbara Jean Meier

Barbara Jean Meier was born to the late Joe and Margaret Lansford on August 6, 1955, in Mercedes TX. She spent her formative year in Weslaco TX. During her time in school, she excelled in many extracurricular activities including track and field, basketball, cheerleading, and choir. Singing was one of

Great Falls 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program

Great Falls 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program

An update to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is being considered by the Great Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization. The TIP is a five-year capital improvements program of transportation projects proposed for implementation on major roadways in the Great Falls Area during Federal Fiscal Years 2021-2025. The TIP primarily

Sergeant Derek Mahlum Retires After Serving 20 Years With Montana Law Enforcement

Sergeant Derek Mahlum Retires After Serving 20 Years With Montana Law Enforcement

Derek Mahlum started his career with the Wolf Point Police Department in 2004 and then moved on to the Havre Police Department where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. He was hired by the Great Falls Police Department in April 2011 and retired on October 3rd after serving 20 years