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Great Falls
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Downtown Safety Alliance’s Coins For A Cause donation boxes on Central Avenue help local nonprofits deliver food and shelter to those in need — a program that local businesses support to strengthen community ties. KXLH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Montana State Fair at Montana Expo Park features a newly announced night show lineup with Third Eye Blind on July 25, Kansas on July 26, and John Crist on July 28—tickets will go on sale soon. The fair runs from July 24 through Aug. 1. The Electric
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The FAA is hiring new air traffic controllers for Montana, including positions at Great Falls International Airport, Helena Regional, and Billings-Logan. Applications open Thursday, April 16 at 10 p.m. Mountain Time — no experience is required as selected recruits begin training at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma. KRTV
- ➤ The Cascade County Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 3-2 on April 16 to deny Healing the Circle Lodge's request to expand from eight to 16 beds (located at 2601 Jasper Road) amid neighborhood concerns over density and property values. The Electric
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Montana natives Isaac Howard and Brendon Johnson boost the Great Falls Electric team as they prepare for home games later this week. The team will play today and Saturday at 7 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Academy against the Tri-Cities Sun Devils. KRTV
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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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