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Great Falls
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Christ's Ambassadors (formerly Early Risers) will host a weekly luncheon series every Thursday in May at New City Church with food, music, and speakers supporting the Young Lives program for teenage mothers. Sessions run 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with individual tickets at $15 or $55 for the full series. KRTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls native Loren Schauers shares his inspiring journey after a traumatic forklift accident on TLC’s One Day in My Body; his resilience and advocacy for disability awareness will be shown each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Loren and his wife Sabia are also raising funds for a handicap-accessible vehicle. KXLH
- ➤ The Montana Solstice Arts & Craft Spring Show will be held on Saturday, May 2 at Holiday Village Mall (lower level on 10th Avenue South) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will offer free admission and a range of handcrafted treasures for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and spring essentials. KRTV
- ➤ The energetic Irish dance show 'A Taste of Ireland' will feature live music and interactive storytelling on May 20 at 7:30 p.m., bringing a blend of traditional and modern dance to the Mansfield Center in downtown Great Falls. It promises history and fun for local audiences. KXLH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls College received a $637,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand its Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician programs. The grant will cover travel, exam fees, specialized equipment, and a peer mentoring program (annual capacity of 16 students) to remove barriers for future veterinary careers. KRTV
- ➤ A new report from the National Institute for Early Education Research shows Montana is one of six states without a state-funded preschool program. Lawmakers have backed early learning alternatives, yet only about 17% of four-year-olds participate. Montana Public Radio
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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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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.
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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.
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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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Jamie Wolf Live
9 PM – 12 AM — The Newberry — Tickets from $75 — Experience the unforgettable performance of Jamie Wolf in Great Falls.
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