Kelsey Staigmiller appeared in court Dec. 23, pleading guilty to felony counts of deliberate homicide and criminal mischief. She signed a plea agreement with the Cascade County Attorney’s Office on Dec. 22, agreeing to plead guilty to those two charges and in exchange, the prosecution dropped felony charges of criminal endangerment, robbery, theft and burglary. The charges stem from a
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Great Falls Park and Recreation is surveying the public on their facility usage needs and fees. The first of five mini-polls, this one focused on facility usage and preferences, is currently open. It’s five questions and only takes a few minutes to complete. The five mini-polls will be released at different times in December through January, according to Park and
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Kelsey Staigmiller has signed a plea agreement with the Cascade County Attorney’s Office, agreeing to plead guilty to felony counts of deliberate homicide and criminal mischief. In exchange, the prosecution will drop felony charges of criminal endangerment, robbery, theft and burglary. The charges stem from a May 18 incident in which Staigmiller is accused of causing a disturbance in the
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Matt Ehnes of Arizona Detours popped in to capture some high school wrestling action on Dec. 20. Featured below are: Cael Floerchinger, Great Falls High Madalyn Deiter, C.M. Russell High The Electric is looking for a few high school/college students to help out with sports coverage this school year. That can include photos and/or stories. If you’re an interested student,
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The River’s Edge Trail on the north and south shores near Black Eagle Dam will be closed Dec. 22. The closures are needed so crews can safely use heavy equipment to conduct work as part of the Black Eagle Dam spillway project. The project includes installing new support structures and spillway components to strengthen the dam and improve safety. River’s Edge Trail
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Here’s this week’s reading list. Merry Christmas Great Falls! NPR: Millions of soon-to-be uninsured Americans are looking for a ‘plan B’ Associated Press: Rural schools hit by Trump’s grant cuts have few options for making up for the lost money Reuters: U.S. consumer prices likely posted largest annual increase in 1-1/2 years in November The New York Times: Heating costs expected to rise 9.2
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The city is accepting applications for a new municipal court judge to fill the vacancy created by Judge Steve Bolstand’s retirement on Jan. 1. Applications and resumes are due to the city clerk’s office by 5 p.m. Jan. 8. City Commissioners will interview the top candidates during a public meeting. Since it’s an elected position, state law requires that commissioners
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Texas Roadhouse Texas Roadhouse has a tentative opening date of Feb. 9, 2026, and the company is hiring. The new restaurant at 1220 10th Ave. S. is 7,692 square feet at the corner of the mall parking lot previously occupied by Fiesta En Jalisco. Business Bites: “Does anybody know what’s being built….?” The Great Falls location will employ a staff
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The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to extend Madison Food Park’s special use permits during their Dec. 18 meeting for another 36-months, overriding the county planning director’s earlier denial. Earlier this fall, Michael Harris, county planning director denied an extension request for three special use permits issued to Madison Food Park. An attorney for Madison Food Park
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Shaun DeBerry was sentenced Dec. 18 to 40 years with the Montana Department of Corrections, with none suspended, a 20-year parole restriction and $709,000 in restitution for his role in the September 2024 downtown assault that left a man with a brain injury. He’s credited for 466 days of time served so far in the county jail. Deberry was 19
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