Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Scouts and local retailers collected 6,640 pounds of food for the Great Falls Community Food Bank during the April 11 drive, with eight grocery stores and transportation support from FedEx playing key roles. The Lewis and Clark District, Montana Council thanked volunteers and businesses for their strong community support. The Electric
- ➤ The Downtown Safety Alliance operates Coins For A Cause donation boxes across town & at local businesses to curb panhandling and support non-profits with funds donated since 2013. Donation boxes along Central Ave help boost local resources for food, shelter, and aid. KRTV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls Fire Rescue responded Tuesday, Apr. 14 at 6:40 p.m. to a house fire at 1309 2nd Avenue North that displaced residents (no injuries were reported as occupants and pets evacuated safely). KRTV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Annapurna offers Indian and Nepali cuisine and opened at (1220 Ninth Street South) in Great Falls; it features dishes like Butter Chicken, Tandoori, Momos and fresh Naan with customizable spice levels. Owner Law Tamang brings a new cultural flavor to the local food scene. KXLH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Annapurna opened at 1220 Ninth Street South, offering authentic Indian and Nepali cuisine with a five-page menu featuring custom spice levels and fresh momos. Owner Law Tamang (from Nepal) launched his first restaurant to bring a new cultural flavor to Great Falls. KRTV
- ➤ Expressions of Silence at the Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind will perform a spring concert and host a silent auction on Saturday, April 25 (3963 Central Avenue) with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the show starting at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $5 at the door. KRTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Paving for improvements to Lift Station No. 1 will disrupt traffic on River Drive North on April 16 to 17 and close the Trailside Dog Park parking lot from April 20 to 23. Crews are setting up traffic control to ensure safe work zones during these closures. The Electric
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2026 Ice Breaker Race
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM — Great Falls Parks Recreation — Registration fees apply — Experience the thrill of competitive racing with multiple race distances available.
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Kameron Marlowe Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Newberry — $44 to $133 — Enjoy a standing room only concert featuring Kameron Marlowe, including VIP experiences and an exclusive performance.
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Alice's Wonderland Adventure
7-11 p.m. — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets from $64 — Experience a magical evening in Great Falls as you journey through Alice's whimsical world.
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