Monday, March 31st, 2025

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Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jeremy Carpenter was sentenced to 20 years—10 suspended—for vehicular homicide after pleading guilty to a July 11, 2024 crash on Interstate 15 that killed Daniel Wells, with 108 days in detention credited—part of his plea agreement. The Electric
- ➤ A district court judge sentenced Jeremy Carpenter to 20 years with 10 suspended at Montana State Prison for vehicular homicide in a July 11 crash on I-15—108 days in the Cascade County Adult Detention Center were credited to his sentence after he pleaded guilty and admitted driving while impaired. The Electric
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kristi Scott is stepping down as executive director of The History Museum after serving since March 2019—she decided to leave to spend more time with her family while staying involved. The museum board has begun its search for a new director with a starting salary of $62,000 and requires cover letter, resume and two references by April 18. The Electric
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Burn permits are important because they let the county know when residents burn leaves and branches—this helps avoid sending emergency crews to check on safe burns. Great Falls does not allow open burning now, but some city areas may soon be able to apply for permits during upcoming commission work sessions. KRTV
- ➤ Neighborhood Council 6 will meet at 6:30 p.m. April 2 at Sunnyside Elementary School library to discuss updates from NeighborWorks Great Falls, city planning, and neighborhood concerns. Neighborhood Council 3 will meet at 6:30 p.m. April 3 at Riverview Elementary School music room where the meeting will be streamed live to review pickleball courts, park fundraising, and council updates. The Electric
- ➤ Lawmakers in Helena held hearings on bills addressing federal wilderness study lands, transparency in Indian Education for All funds, and improved access to psychiatric medication. In addition, senators debated ethics in disciplining a former Senate president and Rep. Ed Buttrey from Great Falls introduced a bill to create licensure for community health workers—steps that could affect jobs, rural schools and health care—while some measures passed with little opposition. The Electric
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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