Emelio Renova, Stephanie Byington and Racso Birdtail were sentenced in district court on Tuesday for their roles in the November 2019 death of 5-year-old Anthonio Renova. According to court documents, the boy had been beaten and was malnourished when emergency responders were called to the 1200 block of 9th Street Northwest. The child died at the scene, according to court
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During their July 26 meeting, County Commissioners will consider approving entertainment contracts for the Montana State Fair totaling about $500,000. The fair runs July 29 through Aug. 6. Commissioners will consider a $451,000 contract with Romeo Entertainment for the night show concerts that this year includes Mini Pop Kids, the Beach Boys, Skillet, Cheap Trick, Chase Rice and Dwight Yoakam.
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City officials discussed whether to pursue a crime study, as recommended by the city’s crime task force, during their July 19 work session. During that meeting, City Manager Greg Doyon asked if commissioners wanted to pursue a third party study similar to one conducted by Billings. He said that he estimates it would cost $56,000 plus travel for a study
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Happy airshow weekend everyone, hope you enjoyed the show. Here’s this week’s reading list. NPR: This small city ditched its buses. Its public Uber-like service has been a big hit The New York Times: Maybe we don’t need groceries in 15 minutes after all Bloomberg Businessweek: A meat analog’s journey from a Yellowstone geyser to Le Bernardin The New York Times: Women face risks
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The sound of fighter jets have returned to Great Falls this week and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be performing this weekend at the 2022 Flight Over the Falls airshow at the 120th Airlift Wing of the Montana Air National Guard. Capt. Daniel Katz will be flying in the No. 6 Thunderbird as the opposing solo during the show
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Over the last few weeks, we’ve been asked about several rumors related to restaurants and development. Some of them are eerily similar and some we’ve heard for years. Yes, we know of a few others but are not yet able to confirm or deny with certainty from reliable sources. When we can, we’ll report it. Here’s a look at the
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Law enforcement officials found two pipe bombs in Great Falls on July 4 and now the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Explosives is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. On July 4, the ATF, Great Falls Police Department and Malmstrom Air Force Base’s explosive ordinance disposal unit responded to 2000 block of
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City Commissioners voted unanimously during their July 19 meeting to adopt the budget and their intent to raise property taxes. During the meeting, several said they were opposed to raising taxes. Mayor Bob Kelly said they hear those concerns, but wish they’d seen more participation in the budget process. They’ve had multiple public meetings to discuss the budget for months
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First United Methodist Church officials have told the city that they will prohibit tents and camping on their downtown property effective Aug. 1. The encampment at the church property at the corner of 2nd Avenue North and 6th Street has caused frustration on all sides and hours of discussion during public meetings. City, church working to address zoning issues with
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The City of Great Falls received 34 applications for its American Rescue Plan Act funds that total $10,464,425.81. The City Commission decided in May to cap the ARPA funds for community grants at $3 million. Applications were due July 15. Tom Hazen, the city’s grants administrator, has begun reviewing the applications for completeness and eligibility. Next a review committee will
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