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Watch Your Mouth: The Montana City That Uses the Most Profanity
I had to laugh this morning when we played our weekly game "Chris and Ashley Go to the Cinema." I brought in 'guest star' Ace Sauerwein because Chris was out of the office and Ace does an excellent impression of Cameron from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" when he's impersonating Mr. Peterson on a phone call with the school principal.
Celebrate Labor Day with local BBQ picnics across the state from Montana AFL-CIO
MONTANA - This Labor Day Weekend, the Montana American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations (MT AFL-CIO) will be hosting Labor Day picnics across the state in celebration of Montana's workers. Picnics hosted by local labor organizations will take place in Helena on Friday, August 30, and in...
Malmstrom AFB revamps visitor center hours and gate access
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Starting September 3, Malmstrom Air Force Base is making some changes to improve visitor access and reduce wait times. Visitor Control Center (VCC) Hours: The VCC will now be open every day from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. to better serve visitors. Gate Changes: The main...
New early literacy programs for Great Falls kids debut at public library
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The Great Falls Public Library is expanding their children's services and programs with the creation of three new early literacy programs for families in the Great Falls Area. Starting in September 2024, the library will be offering an advanced Bookworms Storytime, Books and Babies program, and...
47th annual high school house groundbreaking happening in September
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The community is invited to the 47th annual high school house ground breaking happening on September 11, 2024. The high school house is the result of a partnership between Great Falls Public Schools (GFPS), the city of Great Falls, and NeighborWorks Great Falls. The high school...
Negotiations could put Great Falls library funding on the chopping block
Negotiations are ongoing between representatives of the city administration and the Great Falls Public Library that could change the library’s management and funding. The negotiations began this spring, less than a year after Great Falls voters passed a library funding measure in June 2023. That successful campaign, juxtaposed against the unsuccessful public safety...
Great Falls invites public feedback on major 2024 transportation improvements
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The Great Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has released the 2024 Great Falls Area Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for public review. According to a press release from the city, the plan focuses on the broader Great Falls area and is intended to assist planning partners and the community in guiding transportation infrastructure investments based on system needs and anticipated developments over the next 20 years.
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