Great Falls High School and C. M. Russell seniors graduated May 31 at the Montana Expo Park. GFH graduated at 2 p.m. with 273 graduates. CMR graduated at 6 p.m. with 280 graduates. Photos by Laurel Hunt, The Electric’s summer intern. GFPS student ACT scores improve; district reviews learning progress GFPS graduation rate improves slightly [2024]
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The Great Falls Public Schools board voted during their May 27 meeting to increase student meal prices for the upcoming school year by 10 cents, the lowest allowable increase under federal law. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 requires schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to annually evaluate the prices charged for paid student meals to ensure
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Air Force Global Strike Command is holding a public virtual town hall June 4 to discuss the latest results from the missile community cancer study. During the town hall, AFGSC leaders and medical professionals from the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine will discuss the recently completed comprehensive health risk assessments for each of the three active missile bases.
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There are now 13 measles cases in three counties across Montana as of May 29 and health agencies are preparing their emergency response plans. All 13 cases are Montana residents and newly identified cases are isolating, according to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. Two cases have been reported in Flathead County, one in Hill County and 10
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The city’s street sweeping schedule for June 2-3 is below. On your scheduled day, you’re asked to remove vehicles from the area from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The schedule may change or be canceled due to weather. The city sweeps about 300 miles of streets each year to maintain cleanliness, improve roadway safety and enhance the overall appearance of
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Facing a significant teacher shortage, Great Falls Public Schools is involuntarily transferring intervention teachers to elementary classrooms. Several former teachers, friends and family of those teachers reached out to The Electric on their behalf as they’re concerned for their jobs during contract negotiations. Those individuals had concerns and frustrations about the move. The Electric took that information to talk to
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The Great Falls Public Library is hosting an Alzheimer’s awareness event culminating in a free showing of Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s in the Cordingley Room on May 29. The Weissman-Hood Institute, formerly McLaughlin Center, for free memory screenings and a research update at 5 p.m. Kyla from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services will lead free
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Calumet Montana is conducting routine maintenance activities this week in Great Falls. Residents will notice increased flaring and elevated noise levels due to the work, according to Calumet. Maintenance is a component of the refinery’s ongoing efforts to reliably and efficiently operate the facility and maintain safe operations, according to Calumet. Hearings are set for Calumet, Montana Renewables tax protests,
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Updated at 5 p.m. June 2 to correct the building for sale on 10th Avenue South is the former Metro Auto location, which has moved to another location. Roadhouse Diner Roadhouse Diner is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week. They’ll be celebrating on June 4. “While the world has changed since 2015, Roadhouse has remained true to quality, hospitality and
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City Commissioners voted 3-1 during their May 20 meeting to dissolve the city’s ethics committee. Commissioner Shannon Wilson voted in opposition and Susan Wolff was absent. Commissioners established the ethics committee in 2017 to ensure city officers and employees are performing their duties in compliance with the provisions of state law and city code. They made the move after conflict of issues
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