Updated July 1 with additional information on the auction costs Cascade County public works is trying to sell 21 older fleet vehicles and a tractor. The vehicles have either been replaced or are obsolete and are no longer needed. Les Payne, county public works director, said during the June 18 work session that the county has been using an online
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Story by Laurel Hunt | The Electric summer intern Looking for something fun this weekend? Look no further than Augusta, Montana. On June 27, the Augusta American Legion Rodeo celebration kicks off, with a wide variety of festivities, leading up to the rodeo at 2 p.m. June 29. “The Augusta Rodeo is one of the oldest rodeos in Montana and
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Cascade County Commissioners approved a contract amendment during their June 24 meeting for the jail booking area remodel. Commissioners awarded the initial contract to Copper Creek Construction in January for $840,069. The project is being funded with ARPA, or federal COVID relief funds, and reserves. During the first phase of the remodel, some things came up outside the scope of
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A city garbage truck and civilian vehicle collided near the intersection of the Northwest Bypass and 6th Street Northwest on June 25. The impact caused the vehicles to come into contact with Great Falls Fire Rescue’s Station 2, causing significant damage on the north side of the facility. One person was transported to the hospital. The crash remains under investigation.
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City Commissioners voted during their June 17 meeting to extend their agreement with Guzman Energy for three years. The contract is for energy supply and the city made the decision on the advice of their consultant in an effort to keep costs lower. The city has been contracting with Guzman Energy since 2024. Commissioner approved that contract in April 2024,
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Cascade County Commissioners approved a contract during their June 24 meeting with Great Falls Public Schools for two teachers at the Juvenile Detention Center. The new contract covers the next two school years and can be renewed automatically for another year unless amended or terminated, under the contract provisions. JDC director retires, county interviewing candidates Under the contract, GFPS provides
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Fireworks and other types of pyrotechnics, are strictly prohibited on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. These areas consist of multiple national monuments, recreation areas, campgrounds, undeveloped remote lands and more across Montana and the Dakotas. “If fireworks are part of your celebration, please use them safely and only in areas where they’re permitted. A safe celebration
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Hometana The owners of Hometana purchased a building downtown and will be moving into the new space at the end of the year. Shirstie Gaylord, Hometana owner, said that they purchased the building at 117 Central Ave. in April and plan to move into that space after Christmas. The store is currently located at 112 1st Ave. S. Business Bites:
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The city is considering a request for annexation to create a new single family residential subdivision south of the main Peak location. The proposal for Peace Harbor subdivision from KIB Homes would create 30 single family lots in the first phase, with a total of 67 single family lots over two phases. The city planning board voted unanimously to recommend
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Kaele Romero has been charged in connection with a February drug smuggling incident at the Cascade County Adult Detention Center. Romero was charged with two felony counts of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs and a felony count of transferring illegal articles. On Feb. 9, an inmate was found in possession of drugs after a visit from a female, identified as
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