The Air Force announced earlier this month that Malmstrom Air Force Base was one of two bases selected for a nuclear microreactor. This week, the Air Force announced, in conjunction with the Defense Innovation Unit, that it has paired Westinghouse Government Services with Malmstrom to potentially develop and operate a microreactor on the base as part of the Advanced Nuclear Power
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The 120th Airlift Wing of the Montana Air National Guard made its first cargo drop on its new drop zone near Power on April 6. It’s a “long time coming,” said Brig. Gen. Trace Thomas, commander of the Montana Air National Guard, who previously commanded the 120th. He was a fighter pilot who transitioned to cargo pilots when the 120th
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The Montana Supreme Court upheld another local district court order related to jury selection issues. Felicia Hinkle appealed her sentencing order and judgment from Judge Elizabeth Best after a jury found her guilty of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and paraphernalia. In her appeal, she challenged Best’s denial of her motion to discharge the jury panel without a hearing. The
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The Great Falls Public Schools board voted unanimously not to participate at this time in Bridged Health Alliance, established by the 2023 Montana Legislature as a health and wellness benefits trust for public school systems. Bridged Health Alliance is the formal name of the trust that was established by the Montana Schools Insurance Alliance. The GFPS board took the recommendation of
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The Little Shell Tribe of the Chippewa Indians submitted an application to the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs for a fee-to-trust transfer of about 136-acres for their proposed entertainment complex that would include: a casino 200-room hotel indoor waterpark bowling alley and arcade 8,200-seat arena restaurants and bars associated parking and utilities The BIA issued a notice of intent for
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The Great Falls Public Schools board budget committee voted during their Feb. 17 meeting to recommend that the district forgo a levy this year. The district is hosting a budget town hall on March 5 and the full board will consider the budget committee’s recommendation at its Feb. 23 meeting. But, the committee members, Paige Turoski, Bill Bronson and Kim
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Get Fit Great Falls, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service; Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks; and the City of Great Falls, is hosting Winter Trails Day on Feb. 7 at the Silver Crest Winter Recreation Area. This free, family-friendly event offers guided snowshoe hikes and cross-country skiing sessions for all ages and experience levels. Whether you’re brand new to winter recreation or looking
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The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a proposed project to resurface about one mile of U.S. Highway 87 in Great Falls. On 15th Street, the project begins at the intersection with 1st Avenue South, extending north and ending at the intersection with 5th Alley North. On 14th Street, the project begins at the intersection with 8th
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The Great Falls Public Schools board approved a $790,500 to Action Plumbing and Construction for an East Middle School lead pipe remediation project. The cost will be reimbursed through the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, and, if necessary, GFPS funds. The district has been testing sinks and fountains for lead under a 2020 rule from the Montana Department of Public
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Great Falls Public Schools received $1,008,000 from 30 community members in this year’s innovative educational tax credit program. The state created a tax credit program for education during the 2021 Legislature and the window to claim those credits is coming up. Registration for the dollar-for-dollar tax credit opened Jan. 21, 2026. This year’s statewide cap is $7.2 million and GFPS is
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