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Air Force awards two contracts for Minuteman III ICBM replacement

Two contracts have been awarded for the technology maturation and risk reduction phase of the ground based strategic deterrent intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system. Those contracts have been awarded to
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Tester visits Malmstrom, says base can withstand a BRAC round and supports infrastructure upgrades

Sen. Jon Tester visited Malmstrom Air Force Base last week to talk with officials about their needs and challenges since appropriation season is approaching. During the visit, Tester flew with
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Local groups pursuing FEMA grant to stabilize west bank erosion

Bank erosion along the Missouri River near Calumet Montana Refining has the potential to cause damage to the river, infrastructure and trail users. In an effort to prevent that, several
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Great Falls Commission pens letter of support to Charlottesville council

In the wake of protests that lead to violence and the death of three people in Charlottesville, Va., the Great Falls City Commission wanted to show their support for their
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Malmstrom, law enforcement and other agencies train for “very bad day”

Dozens of military vehicles and personnel as well as local, state and federal law enforcement and emergency agencies gathered in Choteau this week. The exercise is an annul event and
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Newly taxable property significantly lower than projected; city able to cover shortfall without cutting services

In the final step of the budget process, City Commissioners will consider the annual tax levy for Great Falls residents during Tuesday’s meeting. The city was projecting $2 million in
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Firefighter labor agreement up for commission vote

Commissioners will consider a new labor agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 8, the Great Falls firefighters union. The agreement includes the same three percent cost of living
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Great Falls utility rates rank among lowest in Montana, region in survey

Utility rates in Great Falls are among the lowest in Montana and in the lower quartile among 285 communities throughout the Upper Midwest and Rocky Mountain region according to this
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Commission to consider lease with GF airport to maintain 911 center operations

Complications related to ownership of the facility that currently houses the joint city-county 911 dispatch and emergency operations center will be discussed during Tuesday’s City Commission meeting. Commissioners will consider
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Park district protest period now closed, Great Falls commission to discuss on Tuesday

The protest period for the proposed park district closed Aug. 9 and the unofficial tally of the opposition is 21.3 percent. The final count is being certified and city staff
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Military/Veterans News

Air Force awards two contracts for Minuteman III ICBM replacement

August 21, 2017

Two contracts have been awarded for the technology maturation and risk reduction phase of the ground based strategic deterrent intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system. Those

Tester visits Malmstrom, says base can withstand a BRAC round and supports infrastructure upgrades

August 20, 2017

Sen. Jon Tester visited Malmstrom Air Force Base last week to talk with officials about their needs and challenges since appropriation season is approaching. During

Malmstrom, law enforcement and other agencies train for “very bad day”

August 17, 2017

Dozens of military vehicles and personnel as well as local, state and federal law enforcement and emergency agencies gathered in Choteau this week. The exercise

For wounded vets, wilderness ride is a path to healing

August 7, 2017

Story and photos by Jan Falstad for Last Best News As justifiable fear gripped their guts, wounded Iraq veteran Charlie and his wife, Vionette, whispered

Economic Development News

Chocolate, eye care stores close in Holiday Village Mall

August 19, 2017

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has closed in Holiday Village Mall. It’s the third store in recent months to close its doors in the Great Falls

City considering planned unit development rezoning for two developments

August 13, 2017

City Commissioners will consider two requests for planned unit development zoning during their Tuesday meeting. One request is scheduled for a vote Tuesday while the

Montana Specialty Mills breaks ground in AgriTech Park

July 25, 2017

Montana Specialty Mills, LLC, broke ground Tuesday on what will be a $20 million, 20-acre processing facility at the Great Falls Montana Development Authority’s AgriTech

City Commission set to vote on several housing development projects

July 18, 2017

The agenda for Tuesday’s City Commission meeting includes several housing development proposal. The first is for a proposed residential duplex at the corner of 50th

Air Force awards two contracts for Minuteman III ICBM replacement

Tester visits Malmstrom, says base can withstand a BRAC round and supports infrastructure upgrades

Local groups pursuing FEMA grant to stabilize west bank erosion

Great Falls Commission pens letter of support to Charlottesville council

Malmstrom, law enforcement and other agencies train for “very bad day”

Newly taxable property significantly lower than projected; city able to cover shortfall without cutting services

Firefighter labor agreement up for commission vote

Great Falls utility rates rank among lowest in Montana, region in survey

Commission to consider lease with GF airport to maintain 911 center operations

Park district protest period now closed, Great Falls commission to discuss on Tuesday

Great Falls News

Chocolate, eye care stores close in Holiday Village Mall

Local groups pursuing FEMA grant to stabilize west bank erosion

Great Falls Commission pens letter of support to Charlottesville council

One eastbound lane on 10th Avenue South/Warden Bridge closed next week

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Military/Veterans News

Air Force awards two contracts for Minuteman III ICBM replacement

Tester visits Malmstrom, says base can withstand a BRAC round and supports infrastructure upgrades

Malmstrom, law enforcement and other agencies train for “very bad day”

For wounded vets, wilderness ride is a path to healing

Economic Development News

Chocolate, eye care stores close in Holiday Village Mall

City considering planned unit development rezoning for two developments

Montana Specialty Mills breaks ground in AgriTech Park

City Commission set to vote on several housing development projects