Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
Good morning, Great Falls.
🏘️ Community
My Neighbor in Need has merged with St. Vincent de Paul to streamline and expand their services, enhancing support for the Great Falls community.
Great Falls will see several community enhancements and economic opportunities in 2025, including a police evidence building upgrade, fire rescue equipment upgrades, municipal court relocation, performing arts center renovations, and significant job-creating projects like a sustainable aviation fuel refinery expansion and a new resort and event center.
Two neighborhood councils in Great Falls will convene on January 8 and 9 to discuss officer elections, social media updates, Neighborhood Watch, and local issues.
Zero to Five Montana and the Montana Department of Public Health are offering grants to employers for child care programs, the Little Shell Tribe plans a resort and event center, and Great Falls hosts various community events and developments.
The Great Falls Public Library initiates the 'Bookworms United Reading Challenge,' encouraging cardholders to read 50 books across 50 categories in 2025, with a prize for those who complete the task.
The Great Falls Development Alliance is set to start 2025 with the 'Ignite Great Falls' event, highlighting local development projects and encouraging business participation.
📰 Economy
Great Falls local businesses experienced a significant sales boost this holiday season, with items like TikTok-trending games and sensory toys proving popular.
🎓 Education
The Great Falls Public Schools Board is accepting candidate filings for three available trustee positions set for election, with the deadline for submissions on March 27th and an election date of May 6, 2025.
🌲 Environment
City staff are inspecting water service lines at properties with unknown pipe materials to comply with new EPA lead and copper regulations.
🏥 Health
18-year-old Brennan Bogie from Great Falls is fighting a rare form of thyroid cancer, with his family seeking specialized treatment across the U.S.
🎉 Great Falls Events
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Montana Pork Producers Council Annual Meeting and Vendor Show Registration
The Montana Pork Producers Council's Annual Meeting includes a tradeshow and networking opportunities for producers, taking place alongside the MT Agricultural & Industrial Expo.
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