Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rural Dynamics is offering free tax-filing help this season with IRS-certified volunteers at its office (Suite 201, #2 Fifth Street North) in Great Falls. Residents with low to moderate incomes or seniors should bring the required documents to get assistance. KRTV
- ➤ Dan's Pet Food Pantry (located at the Great Falls Animal Shelter) offers free wet and dry food for cats and dogs to pet owners facing financial challenges, honoring Dan's legacy amid rising seasonal demand. Donations help keep the pantry stocked. KRTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The GFPS board budget committee recommended forgoing the levy this year at its Feb. 17 meeting; a town hall is set for March 5 and the full board will review the proposal on March 23. Members warn a levy may be needed if state funding stays unchanged + enrollment falls. The Electric
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Great Falls Curling Club will host a Learn to Curl event at the Great Falls Ice Plex on Sunday, Feb. 22 amid growing interest from the Winter Olympics in Italy. Club officials will teach newcomers the basics of the sport and aim to form more competitive teams in the community. KRTV
- ➤ The Great Falls Curling Club hosts a Learn to Curl event on Sunday, Feb. 22 at the Great Falls Ice Plex, hoping Winter Olympics attention boosts local interest and develops competitive teams (other Montana communities already show strong participation). KXLH
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26th Annual AMFM Conference
Feb 24-27 — Holiday Inn Great Falls-Convention Center — $275 Early Bird, $325 Standard — Engage in expert-led sessions and networking opportunities at Montana's premier floodplain management event.
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Paper Flowers - Remembering Fleetwood Mac
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Newberry — Tickets from $75 — Experience a tribute to the legendary Fleetwood Mac with Paper Flowers in Great Falls.
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2026 Great Falls Electric Pro Basketball Kid's Camp
8 p.m. — Downtown Great Falls Office — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled evening with skill-building activities for kids in a family-friendly neighborhood.
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Sebastian Bach Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Newberry — $42.12 to $237 — Experience a night of rock with VIP options including a meet and greet with Sebastian Bach.
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A Flock of Seagulls Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Newberry — Tickets from $120 — Experience the iconic sounds of A Flock of Seagulls live in Great Falls.
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Rittz Live with Dropout Kings
6:30-10 p.m. — The Newberry — Tickets start at $86 — Experience an unforgettable night with Rittz and Dropout Kings in Great Falls.
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Out West Art Show & Sale
11 AM - 9 PM — Heritage Inn — Entry fee not specified — Explore and purchase captivating art from local creators during a vibrant art show.
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Celebration of Native Plains Artists
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Pacific Steel — Admission details not provided — Experience Native American culture and art from internationally known artists and artisans.
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