Good Day
Great Falls
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Work on replacing water mains along Ninth Street NE began after the intersection closed on Apr. 27 and will continue for several weeks, while a resident captured vehicles bypassing detour signs by driving over a temporary water line that serves five blocks *raising safety risks*. KRTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Montana Solstice Arts & Crafts Show returns tomorrow at Holiday Village Mall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as local vendors & nonprofits host creative gift and early farmers market finds for the community. KRTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local families are raising funds via a GoFundMe campaign and pledges—already reaching over $100,000—to keep St. Patrick’s Academy East open after the Diocese announced a closure due to financial concerns. They are seeking sponsors and clear plans to preserve enrollment and community legacy. KRTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The planning board postponed its decision on the Little Shell Tribe’s Good Medicine housing project on April 28 and will meet again on May 26 to review details for an 18.4-acre annexation that would add 115 rental units prioritized for tribe members. The Electric
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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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Kickin' Assphault Half Marathon
7 a.m. — Elks Riverside Park — Registration required — Get ready to hit the pavement in a fun and challenging half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1-mile walk.
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