We hear all the time the types of coverage readers say they want, but y’all are quite predictable in the stories you click on.

Crime and business bites make up most of the top 10, with of course Texas Roadhouse among them for the second year running.

The Electric surpassed web traffic numbers from 2023 in 2024, breaking 1.1 million, keeping our trend of growth every year for seven years.

We’ve got plenty more local coverage coming your way in 2025 with some new ideas and projects and the goal of continuing that growth.

Sept. 10: Two more charged in Sept. 8 assault; two women charged in connection with missing 12-year-old

Dec. 11: Texas Roadhouse files plans for new restaurant in Great Falls

Aug. 22: North Middle School teacher arrested on felony charges

April 1: Montana State Fair night concert lineup; summer concerts downtown

Jan. 12: Business Bites: Pizza Ranch official; hot pots going into former MT Pints; Cascade Wholesale Meats rebranding and expanding; Great Falls Theatre Company summer show; Mi Rancho new location; Subaru flagpole; job fair; Fiber Forum; library programs; art exhibition opening

July 8: Three charged in July 4 incidents

Sept. 16: Business Bites: Rocky Mountain building for sale; gymnastics academy closed; Cup Bop, Cambridge Court for sale; Malmstrom contract; Front Agency opens in Fairfield; Eagle Scout paints Memorial Stadium; permits issued and more

Sept. 6: Business Bites: seafood restaurant planned for former Black Bear Diner; new Panda Express opening; Black Eagle Country Club for sale; Chadwick mural dedication; Russell Museum events; Reichert celebration of life; and more

July 30: Business Bites: Big Lots closing; NWE acquiring Energy West; Joanns update; Albertsons merger; Luz’s Mexican kitchen; Eagles Manor auction; and more

Oct. 9: Multiple arrests made in Oct. 8 incident