The Cascade County City-County Health Department announced Dec. 31 that there had been 12 more COVID-19 related deaths of county residents since Dec. 23, bringing the county’s total to 107. These individuals were: 1 male in his 60s 4 females in their 70s 2 males in their 70s 1 female in her 80s 2 males in their 80s 2 males
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This year has been one for the books for sure. It’s been tough and it felt like one crisis after another. Honestly, it would be easy to write this year off as a complete dumpster fire and say good riddance. But, there have also been some truly wonderful moments and we asked local business owners to share some of those
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Maj. Gen. Pete Hronek has been selected to serve as the Montana Adjutant General and lead the Department of Military Affairs under Governor-elect Greg Gianforte. Hronek previously served as commander of the 120th Airlift Wing of the Montana Air National Guard in Great Falls. He’s been the assistant adjutant general from 2018 to 2019 and chief of staff for the
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Malmstrom Air Force Base began vaccinating medical personnel for COVID-19 on Dec. 31 at the base medical clinic. A dozen medical officials were vaccinated, including Col. Mark A. Pomerinke, commander of the 341st Medical Group. Cascade County COVID-19 case rate drops significantly, local restrictions likely to remain in place “We’re glad to begin taking this next step forward in our
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Cascade County’s COVID-19 case rate has dropped significantly. As of Dec. 30, the average new daily case rate for the previous week dropped to 25 per 100,000, according to Trisha Gardner, county health officer. County COVID-19 rates continuing to drop; healthcare providers asking residents not to call about vaccines The previous week it was 66 per 100,000. In October, the
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The Cascade County Adult Detention Center has a new warden. Deputy John Nolan is serving as the interim warden since Capt. Keith Kaululaau retired this week after 23 years with the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Jesse Slaughter said that for now it’s a interim spot for Nolan, “but that depends on what the future holds. My intention is that
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Local health providers are asking residents not to call with questions about receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Providers in the county received the first doses of the vaccine in mid-December and Cascade County remains in Phase 1A of the vaccine distribution plan. County adds 4 more COVID-19 related deaths People who will be vaccinated in Phase 1A are health care workers
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Toby’s House Crisis Nursery opened Dec. 28. Toby’s House will provide respite care for children ages 0-6, for families in need of safe childcare. “We are just so excited to open our doors. The community has been so supportive of our mission to bring a crisis nursery to Great Falls,” Susie Zeak, Toby’s House director, said in a release. Cascade
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Great Falls Fire Rescue wants is reminding those using fireworks over the holiday to take the necessary steps and precautions to keep themselves and others safe. Always be aware of the risks of accidents, personal injury and fires associated with the use of fireworks. “Our goal at Great Falls Fire Rescue is to educate residents about fire prevention and safety.
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During their Dec. 15 meeting, City Commissioners discussed the proposal from Maclean Cameron Animal Adoption Center again after nearly two years since Commissioner Owen Robinson said he wanted the city to explore a potential partnership between the foundation and the city animal shelter. The commission has not made any decisions regarding the proposed partnership nor have they directed staff to
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