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County Commissioner Term Limits

County Commissioner Term Limits

In a move that could reshape county politics and start a statewide revolution in Montana county government. The Dawson County Government Study Commission has approved a measure to place term limits on county commissioners The study commission chairman, Ric Holden, made the motion for the term limits, citing Montanans’ long-

Great Falls Animal Shelter to Break Ground on Outdoor Kennel and Play Yard This Fall

Great Falls Animal Shelter to Break Ground on Outdoor Kennel and Play Yard This Fall

The Great Falls Animal Shelter is thrilled to announce that full funding has been secured and final approval granted for the construction of a new outdoor kennel and play yard. Construction is set to begin this summer, with completion anticipated by September 2025. The expanded outdoor area will include 20

Great Falls Americans Hockey Releases Their 2025-26 NA3HL Regular Season Game Schedule

The Great Falls Americans, along with the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL), have released their regular season game schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season. The NA3HL is entering their 16th season, and the league serves as the only certified USA Hockey Tier III Junior league that consists of

The History Museum & Research Center Welcomes New Director

The History Museum & Research Center Welcomes New Director

The Cascade County Historical Society/The History Museum & Research Center in Great Falls, MT, is happy to announce the hire of a new Executive Director, effective June 30, 2025. Connie Constan grew up right here in Great Falls. Her post-secondary education produced a BA in archaeology/anthropology from

Book Review - Lost Great Falls By Ken Robison

Book Review - Lost Great Falls By Ken Robison

If you love books, especially history, and even more especially local history, you are no doubt familiar with the many books written by retired Naval Captain, and long time Historian for both the Great Falls/Cascade County Historic Preservation Commission and Overholser Historical Research Center located in Fort Benton. Honors

AARP Commits Thousands of Dollars to Strengthen Eight Communities Across Montana

AARP Commits Thousands of Dollars to Strengthen Eight Communities Across Montana

AARP today announced eight organizations throughout Montana will receive 2025 Community Challenge grants. The grants are part of AARP’s $4.2 million commitment to fund 383 quick-action projects aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, with a focus on the needs of older adults.

Obituary of Susan Gail Estes

Obituary of Susan Gail Estes

Susan Estes. February 17, 1955 - June 14, 2025 Susan Gail Estes was born in Great Falls at Malmstrom AFB to Robert and Patricia (Marantette) Larson. Sue lived, worked, and partied mostly in Sun Prairie, Montana, but because of her father’s service in the Navy she attended schools in Long