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Great Falls
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Montana-based forensic scientist Haley Omeasoo uses non-destructive DNA methods to help tribal families identify missing Indigenous people. Her group, Ohkomi Forensics—active in 15 cases in 2025—supports community-led searches (with volunteer aid) and benefits from a new sponsored license plate fund. Montana Public Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 11, the GFPS board set up new extracurricular accounts for girls’ flag football at Great Falls and C.M. Russell high schools using grant funds from the Arthur Blank Family Foundation and other donations - the funding will support the program’s first year and has opened coaching applications. The Electric
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local officials approved tax abatements for Janicki Industries on May 12 for its planned expansion in AgriTech Park on the east side. The tax breaks for property+equipment are a key factor in the company's decision for an estimated $830 million project, city staff said. The Electric
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday, May 12 for Meadowview Village, a 27.03-acre housing development near Central Avenue and 46th Street that will offer 163 single-family lots and require improvements to sidewalks + bike lanes. KRTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls sports fans can vote in the Tribune poll for Athlete of the Week nominees from local high schools until Friday, May 15 at 11:59 p.m. Last week’s winners were Fleming Daniel + Georgia Pike, and nominations can be emailed to reporter Grady Higgins. Great Falls Tribune
- ➤ CMR beat Great Falls High 13-7 on May 12 at Don Olson Field as Gavin Gray pitched a complete game and hitters drove in key runs. The Rustlers control their state tournament berth with two conference games remaining, while Great Falls High plays a non-league game Saturday at 2 p.m. Great Falls Tribune
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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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