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Great Falls Fire Rescue’s Regional Hazardous Materials Team sent to a Chlorine Leak in Vaughn

Great Falls Fire Rescue’s Regional Hazardous Materials Team sent to a Chlorine Leak in Vaughn

On Sunday, June 8, 2025, the Great Falls Fire Rescue Regional Hazardous Materials team was requested by the Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department for a house located at 2539 Vaughn Road with a strong smell of Chlorine on the inside. GFFR conducted air monitoring inside the home, where high Chlorine levels

Crews Respond to Two Emergencies on the Missouri River

Crews Respond to Two Emergencies on the Missouri River

Update on June 16th: The name of the male victim was officially released as Joseph James Friese, 42 years old of Great Falls. Condolences are sent to his family and friends. His obituary may be found at https://gst.gfgazette.com/content/files/2026/06/obituary-of-joseph-james-friese.

Street Closure on 3 Ave S from River Dr S to 2 St S for Track Removal and Road Maintenance

Street Closure on 3 Ave S from River Dr S to 2 St S for Track Removal and Road Maintenance

BNSF in coordination with The City of Great Falls Street Division, will be removing a section of vacated railroad track and performing street maintenance on 3rd Avenue South between River Drive South and 2nd Street South. To safely complete this work, 3rd Avenue South will be closed to all traffic

Spark! Children’s Museum of Montana Makes Plans to Reopen at New location

Spark! Children’s Museum of Montana Makes Plans to Reopen at New location

Spark! Children’s Museum of Montana is relocating to a new, permanent location at 201 2nd Avenue South in Great Falls, with plans to reopen in Fall 2025 or Winter 2026. “Our mission is to spark the joy of learning,” said Board President Sarah Lautenschlager in a press release. “Our

Great Falls Police Department Downtown Summer Safety Initiative

Great Falls Police Department Downtown Summer Safety Initiative

The Great Falls Police Department (GFPD) is addressing a continued rise in criminal activity in the downtown area, a trend that has intensified over the past several months and is expected to increase with warmer weather. Incidents involving crimes, such as panhandling, public intoxication, trespass, criminal mischief, theft, fighting, and

Measles Exposure Event and Updated Vaccine Recommendation

Measles Exposure Event and Updated Vaccine Recommendation

As of June 3, 2025, seventeen Montana measles cases have been confirmed in Gallatin, Flathead, Yellowstone, and Hill Counties. Although no cases have been confirmed in Cascade County residents at this time, a confirmed exposure event occurred when an infected resident of another county visited a Great Falls business location.

Town Pump Matches Donations for Great Falls Fireworks 2025

Town Pump Matches Donations for Great Falls Fireworks 2025

The People’s Park and Recreation Foundation (PPRF) has entered into a partnership with Town Pump to collect donations for the annual 4th of July fireworks show scheduled for 2025 in downtown Great Falls. Throughout the month of June, Town Pump will match each dollar donated, thereby enhancing the funding