Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
Good morning, Great Falls.
Pet Paw-See is hosting its fourth annual Cinco de Meow Meow today at the University of Providence from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event features a silent auction, a 50-50 raffle + a Mexican buffet to raise funds for caring for homeless cats.
Give Great Falls week returns on April 26 and runs through May 2, letting residents support local nonprofits with one click.
A free Nonprofit Showcase is held at The Newberry on April 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. & includes prize drawings and volunteer opportunities.
Berkshire Hathaway Energy opened its new office in Great Falls on Thursday, Apr.
23 as an operations hub for rising energy demand and pledged a $1.4 million donation to Great Falls College to launch a grid operator training center slated to begin construction early 2026.
Rocky Mountain Kartel is a new shop offering authentic streetwear and designer items that opened in February downtown (16 Seventh Street South).
Owners plan to expand into Helena and Billings as the store quickly becomes a gathering spot for sneakerheads, collectors and fashion fans.
Helping Hands Great Falls released its FY 2024 report showing $48,654 in revenue and $125,239 in expenses, with $30,740 (63% of revenue) paid to Director Carrie Parker’s salary.
The non-profit focused on providing food, clothing and hospitality locally.
Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls was chosen as a site for a nuclear microreactor under the Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations initiative — a plan to boost energy resilience.
Environmental reviews will start soon as steps are taken toward operating a reactor by 2030.
Great Falls hosts the annual Ice Breaker Road Race Sunday, April 26, 2026, with 1-, 3-, and 5-mile courses that award cash prizes, t-shirts, and medals.
Registration opens January 1 and packet pickup is Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Convention Center + Civic 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.
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