Good Day
Great Falls
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls Animal Shelter hosts Bark In The Park on Saturday, May 23 during the Voyagers game at Centene Stadium. Dogs must be leashed and tickets costing $12 (free for dogs) purchased at the shelter benefit Every Paw Counts. KRTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Transparent Election Initiative is hosting a free screening of Dark Money today at 6 p.m. at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. It will feature a Q&A on corporate influence, with (journalists Mike Dennison and Peter Johnson) discussing plans to counter dark money in Montana. The Electric
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A local tattoo shop is offering a 20% discount on butterfly tattoos to help survivors cover self-harm scars, inspired by The Butterfly Project — a move that aims to reduce stigma and foster healing. Owner Brittney Daniels said the private sessions provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for transformation. KRTV
- ➤ Three Moons Body Shop offers a new service by covering self-harm scars with butterfly tattoos to symbolize hope and transformation; the shop provides a 20% discount for clients in a private, non-judgmental setting, inspired by The Butterfly Project. KXLH
- ➤ Health officials in Cascade County are monitoring quarantined passengers from a cruise ship carrying the rare Andes strain of hantavirus after disembarking on Monday. They say the low risk in Montana means residents should keep up routine handwashing to avoid exposure to rodent droppings. KXLH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls gymnasts Bryn Shine and Stephanie Rowley will compete for Team Montana at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis this summer. Shine is known for her longtime participation in Special Olympics while Rowley brings decades of experience. KRTV
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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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