Good morning, Great Falls.

Family Promise of Great Falls will host its fourth fundraiser at the Elks Lodge on Saturday, Apr.

25 at 5 p.m. Neighbors can enjoy rockin 50s music, dancing, food & a silent auction to support families with housing challenges.

GFPS Foundation hosted 'Excellence in Education' event on Wednesday, Apr.

22 where 34 students were honored as distinguished scholars and 68 teachers were recognized for their positive impact at local schools, including BNSF Teachers of the Year.

Education groups unveiled a $1.7 billion plan on April 23 to boost state funding and teacher pay while addressing school funding gaps.

The proposal from the Montana Quality Education Coalition may face hurdles when lawmakers meet in January — with tax revenue expected to be lower than usual.

Calumet Montana experienced a power outage from an unplanned transformer failure that caused increased flaring at its refinery — crews work to restore power while warning that the flare poses no threat.

The Cascade County Sheriff's Office and Great Falls Police Department have revived Crisis Intervention Training to help officers manage mental health crises through a week-long, hands-on program with EMS and mental health professionals.

More officers will join future training sessions to improve community response.

Great Falls High and C.M.

Russell High will host the Optimist Club Invitational at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Apr. 25, starting at 11:15 a.m. with field events and races beginning at noon (the meet is a midseason state preview for Class AA girls track and field).

C.M. Russell High and Great Falls High boys’ track and field teams are set to compete at the Dahlberg Meet in Butte this Saturday starting at 11 a.m. at Bulldog Memorial Stadium (the event is a midseason state-meet preview featuring top competitors in various events).

The annual Ice Breaker Road Race will take place on Sunday, Apr.

26 in Great Falls with options to run 1, 3, or 5 miles. Registered racers receive a long-sleeve t-shirt, finisher’s medal, and entry into prize drawings — packet pickup begins Sat, Apr. 25 at the Convention Center.

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.

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.

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.

Data Center Task Force Meeting

5:00-6:30 p.m. — Great Falls College Montana State University — Free entry — Dive into data center insights with expert Alan Bronec.

Stories From The River Speaker Series with Amy Grisak

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Great Falls Public Library — Free entry — Explore the art of deep listening in nature with intriguing tales from television production.

Tusk - Fleetwood Mac Tribute

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night filled with classic Fleetwood Mac hits performed by the talented tribute band Tusk.