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Charges filed in Cascade County over fraudulent petition signatures; court documents detail “weird shenanigans”

Posted on October 27, 2026 by Jenn Rowell

Nathan Ross Harlan is charged with four misdemeanor counts of accountability for deceptive election practices. The charges stem from false signatures submitted on petitions for U.S. House candidate Michael Eisenhauer and U.S. Senate candidate Seth Bodnar. The Cascade County elections office caught the fraudulent signatures in the spring and they were not counted. Great Falls addiction counselor charged with Medicaid

Marijuana dispensary opening after winning lawsuit against city

Posted on October 22, 2026 by Jenn Rowell

Emma Albers is opening her marijuana dispensary at 1427 3rd Ave. N. after a years-long dispute with the City of Great Falls. Earlier this year, District Court Judge Elizabeth Best ruled that Albers’ business, Montana Dispensary, was a legal nonconforming use and the city shall approve, through a safety inspection certificate, that Albers may operate the dispensary and the city

Ironman triathlon officially scheduled for August 2027 in Great Falls

Posted on October 21, 2026 by Jenn Rowell

Ironman is officially scheduled for Aug. 15, 2027 in Great Falls. Ironman organizers and the Great Falls Tourism Business Improvement District announced that the full-distance triathlon race is a go in an Oct. 21 release. Earlier this month, the Great Falls City Commission approved an agreement with the TBID for support services for the race, but further details needed to

120th Airlift Wing completes “fini flight” in C-130H models; new aircfraft expected in June

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Jenn Rowell

The 120th Airlift Wing flew its last tactical training sortie in the C-130H Hercules with a “fini flight” ceremony on Oct. 3. The wing is converting to newer C-130J Super Hercules aircraft after nearly 13 years in the H models. The unit was selected in 2023 for eight C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. 120th Airlift Wing nearing completion of first J-model

Spring Creek exit closure, paving extended

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Jenn Rowell

The Montana Department of Transportation and Jeffery Contracting Inc. are extending the closure of the Interstate 15 Spring Creek interchange, Exit 219, through Oct. 3, weather and other unforeseen factors permitting. The closure will now include both the northbound off-ramp and southbound on-ramp. Both ramps will be paved prior to the interchange reopening, according to MDT. Spring Creek exit on

GFPS board adoptes updated sex offender policy

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Jenn Rowell

The Great Falls Public Schools officials and school board approved changes to its policy pertaining to sex offenders during its Sept. 21 meeting. The board regularly reviews board policies, often based on recommendations from the Montana School Board Association. During its Sept. 8 meeting, the board did an initial review of changes that were suggested by the state association and

FWP on lookout for hybridized sheep escaped from Schubarth facility in Vaughn

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Jenn Rowell

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking the public to help locate a hybridized female Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep that went missing from a private alternative livestock facility near Vaughn in early September. The bighorn ewe is described as primarily white, weighing about 120 pounds with a red ear tag. Dave Hagengruber, spokesman for FWP, told The Electric that the

Road, facility closures at and around Giant Springs

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Jenn Rowell

For the next month, 67th Street North will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic between Giant Springs Road and 18th Avenue North for street reconstruction and paving. The closure began Sept. 18 and is expected to last about 30 days. During the closure, traffic accessing Giant Springs Road is encouraged to use River Drive North. The parking area for the

GFPS students headed to All-State Music Festival

Posted on September 16, 2026 by Jenn Rowell

Great Falls Public Schools is sending 72 students to the 2026 MHSA All-State Music Festival. The students will travel to Bozeman for the festival Oct. 14-16, participating in all-state band, choir and orchestra. CMR auditorium renovation underway Students were selected in a rigorous audition process for these ensembles after submitting recordings last spring, according to Dusty Molyneaux, GFPS’ fine arts

Spring Creek exit on I-15 closed Sept. 14-16

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Jenn Rowell

The Montana Department of Transportation and Jeffery Contracting Inc. will close the Interstate 15 Spring Creek Interchange, Exit 219, from Sept. 14-16, weather and other unforeseen factors permitting. During this closure, crews will improve drainage near the interchange. MDT recommends using Exit 226 in Wolf Creek to access Recreation Road during this closure, which will extend from Lyon’s Creek Road to

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