Good morning, Great Falls.

The 45th annual Home & Garden Show—featuring 200 local vendors and expecting over 16,000 visitors—is set to take place this weekend at Montana ExpoPark, offering home improvement tips and a raffle for a shed built by local high school students.

NeighborWorks Great Falls is celebrating its 45th anniversary with its first-ever masquerade ball on April 5th at The Newberry in Great Falls from 5 to 9 p.m. The event—featuring dinner, a cash bar, silent and dessert auctions and a paddle raise for prizes—will raise funds for homebuyer education, free financial counseling and other key programs.

Great Falls Public Schools named Lacee Lewis as the new principal of West Elementary—she returns to the school where her career began.

A panel of faculty, staff, parents, and district leaders made the choice as former principal Lyndsey Stulc moves to Meadowlark Elementary, planning a smooth transition next school year.

The Cascade County Sheriff's Department is adding a new armored SWAT rescue vehicle built by Lenco Industries—its cost is fully covered by a federal Department of Homeland Security grant so local taxes remain unchanged.

The vehicle will serve the Central Montana High-Risk Unit, which supports operations in Great Falls and nearby counties while future maintenance is managed from the sheriff's budget.

The Great Falls Civic Center is renovating its courtroom space to move the Municipal Court from the basement and add a second courtroom, improving efficiency for a growing case load.

The project, funded through ARPA, will be completed in May and will also create jury rooms and offices — upgrades that offer a better experience for visitors.

On March 25, the Senate Energy Committee heard nearly two hours of testimony on Senate Resolution 14 proposed by Sen. Tony Tezak, which would release Montana's federal wilderness study lands—rich in natural resources but restricted by federal rules—to stimulate local growth.

Supporters say this change could boost jobs and aid funding for rural schools, while opponents worry it may harm wildlife habitat—an essential part of Montana’s landscape—if development increases.

LOCASH Concert

Enjoy a live performance by LOCASH at The Newberry in Great Falls.

Memory Cafe for April

12:30 – 2:00 p.m. — Great Falls Public Library — No cost — A relaxed gathering for those concerned with memory loss to connect and participate in activities.

Casey Donahew Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. | The Newberry | Ticket prices vary | Dance and sing along to Texas country tunes with Casey Donahew in Great Falls.

Spring Loaded Music Festival

5 PM – 2 AM — The Do Bar — Check the event for ticket prices — A jam-packed day of metal, hip-hop, rock, and EDM performances by a diverse lineup of artists.

Sturniolo Triplets Concert

8:30-10:00 PM — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an engaging evening with the Sturniolo Triplets as they bring their unique performance to Great Falls.

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