Monthly Archives: May 2025

GFPS increases student meal prices

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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AFGSC hosting virtual town hall for missileer cancer study updates

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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CCHD recommending early measles vaccinations for infants traveling to Hill County

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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GFPS moves intervention teachers back to classrooms involuntarily due to teacher shortage for upcoming year

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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Library hosting Alzheimer’s awareness event May 29

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 conducting maintenance this week, causing increased flaring and noise

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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Business Bites: Elevation closing; Panera files for building permit; Safety Town registration open; Clearwater planning downtown construction to start this summer

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 vote to dissolve ethics committee

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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