Good Day
Great Falls
Monday, May 5th, 2025
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, scores of community members gathered at the CMR High School track for the 'Rock Your Mocs' fun run-walk to raise awareness for Missing-Murdered Indigenous Peoples. The event—organized by Montana United Indian Association and partner groups—encouraged participants to wear traditional moccasins, ribbon skirts, and red to honor Indigenous lives. KRTV
- ➤ The 25th annual Cruisin’ the Drag Car Show brought thousands of car enthusiasts downtown Saturday as nearly 800 vehicles lined nine blocks of Central Avenue in Great Falls. The event featured a new Cruise the Drag Night Kegger at the Newberry and special guests from All Girls Garage — proceeds supported the Great Falls Public Schools Pantry Program for students with food insecurity. KXLH
- ➤ Toby's House Crisis Nursery will host the Butterfly and Grasshopper Ball as its largest fundraiser of the year to support emergency child care and help prevent abuse. The organization was founded to honor Toby Perez, a two-year-old girl who died in Great Falls in 2011—focusing its services on keeping children safe. KRTV
- ➤ The 25th annual Cruisin' the Drag Car Show drew thousands of car enthusiasts to downtown Great Falls where nearly 800 cars lined nine blocks on Central Avenue as they celebrated a 50-year cruising legacy. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Great Falls Public Schools Pantry Program — while a new Cruise the Drag Night Kegger allowed registered car owners to network with special guests. KRTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Neighborhood Council 6 meets May 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sunnyside Elementary School library to discuss zoning proposals, annexation plans, and a subdivision presentation—Neighborhood Council 9 meets May 8 at 7 p.m. at 1st Church of the Nazarene to vote on a council appointment and review crime mapping and neighborhood concerns. The Electric
- ➤ The Great Falls Public Schools Board election is on Tuesday, May 6th as four candidates — Craig Duff, Gordon Johnson, Tony Rosales, and Paige Turoski — run for three board spots. Voters can register Monday at the Election Office or Tuesday at Expo Park and drop off ballots until 8 p.m. KRTV
- ➤ City Commissioners will be asked during their May 6 meeting to set a public hearing on June 3 for Upslope Development’s request to annex 27.03 acres east of Central Avenue and 46th Street to create Meadowview Village with 163 planned lots for attainable single-family homes. The project—supported by city staff and local developers—includes planned unit zoning, key infrastructure upgrades, and private road maintenance that will ease strain on city resources. The Electric
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Matt Braunger Live Show
9:00 – 10:30 PM — The Newberry — Tickets from $55 — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Matt Braunger in a cozy venue.
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Cirque Italia: Water Circus
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. — Holiday Village Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a mesmerizing show featuring breathtaking water performances under the big top.
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Kickin Assphault Half Marathon
7 AM - 12 PM — Elks Riverside Park — Participation fees apply — Run a half marathon or choose from other distances along the scenic River's Edge Trail in Great Falls.
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Great Falls High School Graduation
6:00 PM — Pacific Steel & Recycling Arena — No cost information available — Celebrate the achievements of the graduating class in a memorable ceremony.
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Direct Support Professional - Quality Life Concepts
Direct Support Professionals provides daily support for adults with developmental disabilities living in their own homes by providing quality support services that will assist them to maintain independence, provide opportunities for community integration, and create a nurturing, safe, and healthy environment. Full and part-time positions available with GREAT benefits. Call 406-452-9531 to inquire.
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~ J.P. Morgan
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