Good morning, Great Falls.

Registration for 2025 summer camps opens at 8 a.m. April 15 at the Scheels Aim High Big Sky Aquatic and Recreation Center.

The camps cost $190 per week — with 50% due at sign-up — and offer sessions for second to third graders and fourth to fifth graders over 10 weeks.

Police responded to reports of gunshots in Great Falls on April 9 when several people reported hearing multiple shots fired near Fourth Avenue South and 11th Street—officials confirmed one injury and advised residents to avoid the area.

In the 1990s, whirling disease nearly wiped out rainbow trout on the Madison River—sparking intense research and public debate among anglers and scientists; today, trout have built up natural resistance while high water temperatures and low flows continue to stress our local waterways.

The Montana Department of Transportation and Ti-Zack Concrete will begin repairing Sixth Street NW and SW in Great Falls this month and plan to finish by autumn.

Drivers should expect one-lane traffic, slower speeds and temporary detours as the project replaces pavement, upgrades sidewalks to ADA standards and replaces a gas main—steps aimed at improving road safety and extending the life of the streets.

Lawmakers debated a constitutional amendment bill in the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 8 that would define personhood from conception and put the issue on a November 2026 ballot.

The bill passed the House with a vote of 58 to 41 (supporters say it will protect unborn life while opponents worry it may limit reproductive care).

Legislators debated Senate Bill 379 on April 9, which would make state agencies write down how they work with tribal governments.

Sen. Susan Webber said the bill would add clear rules—while some critics worry it could slow environmental decisions.

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.

Matt Braunger Live Show

9:00 – 10:30 PM — The Newberry — Tickets from $55 — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Matt Braunger in a cozy venue.

Direct Support Professional - Quality Life Concepts

Direct Support Professionals provides daily support for adults with developmental disabilities living in their own homes by providing quality support services that will assist them to maintain independence, provide opportunities for community integration, and create a nurturing, safe, and healthy environment. Full and part-time positions available with GREAT benefits. Call 406-452-9531 to inquire.