Good morning, Great Falls.

The Montana Senate Taxation Committee rejected the governor’s tax plan on April 4th because the homestead exemption was too complicated; lawmakers will now consider other bills to lower taxes for lower-income residents and offer tax rebates and freezes—steps that keep tax relief efforts moving.

The Air Force started a new unit called Site Activation Task Force Detachment 11 at Malmstrom AFB on April 4 to lead ICBM modernization and guide the Sentinel system upgrade—Gen. Thomas Bussiere led the ceremony as Lt. Col. John Mayer took command.

The unit began with four people and will grow to support daily operations and new construction this summer.

The city public works department will start its annual spring street sweeping on April 7 — residents are asked to remove vehicles from the street between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on their scheduled day as the work will cover about 300 miles of streets and may change with weather.

Today, the C.M. Russell High softball team begins its season on the road with a doubleheader against Billings Senior at noon and Billings West at 3 p.m.—returning five seniors and eight juniors after a strong run last season.

Coach Alex Hurley is supporting the team from afar while on maternity leave—joined by interim mentor Lindsey Gustafson to help guide strategy for improving offense and defense this season.

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.

Saint Joan Production

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Great Falls High School — Tickets required — Experience a powerful performance of Joan of Arc through the talented students of Great Falls High School.

2025 Spring Roundup

1-12 p.m. — Heritage Inn — Refunds up to 7 days before the event — Engage with AA and Al-Anon speakers, workshops, and panels for community fellowship.

Tomáš Kubínek Performance

3-5 p.m. — Belt Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience a delightful one-man show filled with absurd stories and spontaneous hilarity.

Piano Man - Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket pricing varies — Celebrate the legendary hits of Elton John and Billy Joel in this exciting tribute show.

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