The city is revamping the process for allocating Community Development Block Grant funds. Last year’s round of allocations exposed flaws in the process, including conflict of interest concerns and resulting in a review by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. City staff has proposed major changes to the CDBG’s allocation process, beginning with public input. Staff in the
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The Historic Trolley is for sale. The Downtown Great Falls Association listed the 1984 Transicorp Trolley for sale in mid-January for $12,000. Kellie Pierce, operations director for the association, said they’ve replaced and repaired parts on the trolley and offered a variety of tours over the last four years. “We just can’t continue to operated in the red with
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Detective Jesse Slaughter is running for Cascade County sheriff. Slaughter is part of the special victims unit at the Great Falls Police Department, focused on internet crimes against children. Slaughter is running as a Democrat and is not currently announcing his campaign team. “I just really want to do it,” Slaughter said. His father was a sheriff and it’s been
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The city is conducting the first utility study since 2001. The process was just getting started in January and Jim Rearden, public works director, said the team plans to come to the City Commission in April or May with a comprehensive review. A $137,313 contract was awarded to Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc., or AE2S, during a December commission
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After 29 years, Greg Johnson will retire as artistic director of the Montana Repertory Theater at the University of Montana. Johnson is also a professor and has taught acting and directing at the university, while building the MRT into a full-fledged, state and nationally respected touring company that has traveled across Montana and a majority of the U.S. Johnson retires
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By Sherry Devlin | Missoula Current Creditors have filed suit against the Catholic Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, alleging the church transferred more than $16 million in assets and cash to a nonprofit corporation shortly before declaring bankruptcy “to avoid being held accountable” by victims of clergy sex abuse. The “asset protection scheme” was intended to shield the church’s assets from
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Great Falls Fire Rescue is celebrating the promotion of eight lieutenants next week and is in the process of hiring new rookies. The department is also in the process of appointing a new assistant chief since Ron Scott retired at the end of December. GFFR Chief Steve Hester said he expects to announce his selection on Feb. 2. Depending on
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Brothers Osborne will be the first night show at this year’s Montana State Fair and will play July 29. Brothers Osborn is a Grammy nominee for Best County Duo/Group Performance. The Grammys are Sunday. This year’s Montana State Fair runs July 27 through Aug. 4 at the Montana ExpoPark. According to a release, Brothers Osborne are two sons from a
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Cascade County is seeking requests for qualifications for architectural services for the remodel of the office building at 121 4th St. N. The building houses the planning division, county attorney’s office, treasurer/superintendent of schools, clerk and recorder and accounting. The building is a condo association and the county has been acquiring property within the building over the years. The county
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The Morony Natatorium indoor swimming pool is closed until further notice as the city works to repair the exterior brick facade. Part of that facade fell off the building on Wednesday. The Natatorium, 111 12th St. N., will remain closed until a structural assessment can be completed and temporary repairs are finished, according to the city. Park and Recreation staff
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