Good morning, Great Falls.

Dinner options in Great Falls expand with openings such as Dave’s Hot Chicken launching by end of May at 1225 10th Avenue South and a Chick-fil-A planned at 711 10th Avenue South; Annapurna, Homestead 1909 and newcomers River & Range Bistro, Buffalo Noir and Haunted Scoops add local flavor.

Daniel Black, a Montreal-based conductor, will lead the Great Falls Symphony on Saturday at the Mansfield Theater as the final candidate auditioning for the permanent role (he will host a pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. before 'Renewal' starts at 7:30 p.m.).

More than 100 graduating seniors received scholarship support at the annual Great Falls Public Schools Foundation celebration today + Karina Swartz was awarded the George and Kathleen Tracy Memorial Scholarship to support her future in elementary education.

Ground squirrels in Great Falls are causing risks in parks and reducing crop yields on nearby farms.

City teams now use safe methods like sand+water slurries and natural predators to block burrows, aiming to protect people, pets, and property.

On May 6, the EPA exempted part of the Madison Aquifer near Valier and Lake Francis from Clean Water Act protections and approved permits to inject thousands of gallons of wastewater below ground + local officials plan to appeal the decision before the end of May.

Ground squirrel burrows have caused injuries on playgrounds and reduced alfalfa yields on farms, so Great Falls officials are using safer methods today + like sand and water slurries to block tunnels while experts urge balanced solutions to safeguard community areas and natural habitats.

City commissioners approved a $187,850 contract with WVH Enterprises on May 5 to replace 165 feet of timber decking on Kings Bridge located on River’s Edge Trail 360 feet east of Black Eagle Dam.

The project aims to improve safety for pedestrians on this heavily used trail.

Dawson Cook, a Belt senior, posted a personal-best 11.36 in the 100 and pre-qualified in the 200 at the Top 8 track meet while baseball is on hold.

He now ranks among the top Class C sprinters with plans to compete at the state meet (May 28-30).

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.

Jamie Wolf Live

9 PM – 12 AM — The Newberry — Tickets from $75 — Experience the unforgettable performance of Jamie Wolf in Great Falls.

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.

Dusty Gliko Bull Riding Challenge

7 p.m. — Montana Expopark Grandstand — Tickets from $60 — Experience thrilling bull riding at the Dusty Gliko Challenge in Great Falls, MT.