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Great Falls Fire Rescue Responds to Garage Fire Sunday Morning

Great Falls Fire Rescue Responds to Garage Fire Sunday Morning

In the early morning of Sunday, May 31, 2026, Great Falls Fire Rescue’s C-Platoon responded to a residential structure fire at 1902 Cherry Drive at 4:18 a.m. Initial reports indicated that a resident was still inside the building. Upon arrival, the crew on Engine 4 found

Emergency Crews Collaborate with Second River Rescue of The Day

Emergency Crews Collaborate with Second River Rescue of The Day

Community members may notice several emergency vehicles on River Drive N, near Elks Riverside Park. The Great Falls Police Department, Great Falls Fire Rescue, and the Cascade County Sheriff/Coroner's Office are collaborating to conduct a second river rescue of the day. Around 8:50 PM, a 911

Crews Rescue Male From River

Crews Rescue Male From River

At approximately 2:37 PM on Friday, May 29th, 911 callers reported a male struggling to stay afloat in the Missouri River. The Great Falls Police Department, Great Falls Fire Rescue, and the Cascade County Sheriff/Coroner's Office collaborated to rescue him near the 9th Street Bridge. The

River Rescue in Progress

River Rescue in Progress

We have reports of a possible river rescue in progress. Please avoid the area if possible, and stay tuned to The Great Falls Gazette as we will update when we have more information.

City Offices Closed for Memorial Day

City Offices Closed for Memorial Day

The City of Great Falls offices, Great Falls Public Library, Great Falls Municipal Court, Great Falls Animal Shelter, and Scheels Aim High Big Sky Recreation and Aquatic Center will be closed on Monday, May 25th, for Memorial Day. City residential and commercial solid waste collection will operate on a normal

Incident in Progress

Incident in Progress

At approximately 10:35 AM on May 19th, the Great Falls Police Department began investigating suspicious activity in the neighborhood near CMR High School and Valley View Elementary School. As a precautionary measure, School Resource Officers Fleming and Kinsey placed both schools under a shelter-in-place status. About half

The Electric City Water Park and Neighborhood Pools Set to Open June 6th

The Electric City Water Park and Neighborhood Pools Set to Open June 6th

The Electric City Water Park and Neighborhood Pools are set to open on Saturday, June 6th, at 12:00 PM, welcoming visitors for a summer of fun and recreation. However, guests should expect some important service changes at the Water Park. Due to ongoing mechanical and structural issues, both the