A 4.2 magnitude earthquake shook the Great Falls region around 12:41 p.m. Jan. 29. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the epicenter was about eight kilometers northeast of Black Eagle at a depth of 22.5 kilometers. As of about 5 p.m., there had been no aftershocks of magnitude 3 or higher, which are strong enough to be felt nearby, according
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Lane Gibson, 20, has been charged with a felony count of witness tampering in connection to the Jan. 9 homicide of Terrell Johnson, 25, in Great Falls. He was arrested Jan. 28 and is being held on a $150,000 bond. While investigating Johnson’s death, a Cascade County Sheriff’s Office detective reviewed a law enforcement database profile for Johnson, which included
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The Great Falls Public Library is hosting a celebration of Great Falls’ African American community from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 5 in the Cordingley Room in the basement. The free and open to the public program features African American culture, history and cuisine. The event is co-sponsored by the Alma Smith Jacobs Foundation, a non-profit promoting education, the Alexander Worship Temple
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Toby’s House is holding a groundbreaking ceremony for their new facility at 205 7th Ave. S. The ceremony at 1 p.m. Jan. 28 marks a yearslong effort to get the crisis nursery into a dedicated facility and move from its current converted duplex at the corner of 5th Street and 5th Avenue North. Toby’s House has been bursting at the
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City Commissioners approved final payment during their Jan. 20 meeting for the 5th Street and 10th Avenue South storm drainage crossing. The final payment is $44,409.37 to Ed Boland Construction and $448.58 to the state miscellaneous tax fund. The project increased capacity of the existing storm drain on 5th Street South between 10th Alley South and 9th Avenue South, reducing
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Great Falls Park and Recreation’s fifth and final mini-poll is open, this one focused on fees and cost allocation. The poll is available here with options to provide additional comments. Fourth Park and Rec mini-poll open on Aim High Big Sky recreation center The poll includes an option to provide an email address to receive project updates but won’t be shared or
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Great Falls Public Schools is moving forward with fielding high school baseball teams in 2026. The community-led fundraising committee met their second goal of $95,050 by Jan. 31 for the first year’s operational costs. The group met the initial milestone of $101,000 by July 31 to cover startup costs. Startup costs include uniforms, batting helmets, equipment and basic field maintenance
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Great Falls Public Schools is kicking off a new summer learning program this year using funds raised through the state innovative educational tax credit program. The program is starting small with three programs: American Indian Astronomy and Earth Science, June 8-9 for grades 4-6, limited to 20 registered students: a two-day summer program blending hands-on science with traditional ecological knowledge. Students
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The city is surveying the community on their experiences with events held at the Civic Center, entertainment and cultural preferences. The survey is open through Feb. 1 here. City Commissioners approved a $96,447 agreement withTheatreDNA for a facilities utilization and feasibility study during a September meeting. Staff recommended approval of the agreement with TheatreDNA of the six responses received to
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City Commissioners approved final payment during their Jan. 20 meeting for the Mansfield Theater seating project. The final payment includes $47,215.98 to Wadsworth Construction and $476.93 to the state miscellaneous tax fund. The project was initially estimated at $650,000 and the city received $487,500 in state funds for the project, plus $162,500 of downtown tax increment financing funds for the
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