Good Day
Great Falls
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls residents are invited to donate nonperishable foods by their mailboxes for the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive at the Great Falls Community Food Bank on Saturday, May 9 as organizers aim to collect 15,000 pounds to help local families. KXLH
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Home Depot is hosting its online Decor Days Sale from May 7 to May 13, offering up to 50% off furniture, decor, and patio items for a spring refresh. Great Falls shoppers can update their homes + prepare for summer gatherings. Great Falls Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Ursuline Centre will host its first Divine Comedy fundraiser on Saturday, May 9 at the University of Providence University Center - comedians including Scott Vinci, Mary Gallagher and headliner Tom Clark will entertain guests while dinner and both live and silent auctions support the center’s preschool and museum. KRTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls High School JROTC cadets retired 157 American flags in a ceremony held to honor veterans, burning worn flags donated by the VFW. Cadets from CMR High School also support the VFW by helping with community events like Wreaths Across America. KRTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The North Middle School Archery team won state titles by winning the 3D Animals and Bullseye competitions in Helena and competed at nationals with 32 archers, after the Great Falls Public Schools board recognized the team on March 23 and approved travel to Sandy, Utah. 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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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.
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