Good Day
Great Falls
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Electric City Water Park and neighborhood pools open at noon on June 6 while Mitchell Pool stays open despite the Flow Rider and Lazy River being closed this summer due to safety issues; repairs for the Flow Rider are scheduled for fall 2025, and splash pads at Lions Park begin on May 24 with others opening on June 6. The Electric
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 800 Cascade County fourth-graders participated in Ag Days on Thursday at Montana Expo Park, exploring nine interactive stations with ice cream making and live farm animal demonstrations — designed to show them where their food comes from. KRTV
- ➤ The North Middle School archery team returned from nationals in Salt Lake City after competing against hundreds of youth. The team posted personal best scores and found the experience inspiring, with coach Rieger noting it provided valuable lessons (and a boost in team spirit) for future competitions. KXLH
- ➤ The High School House project finished its latest build in Great Falls with a ribbon cutting that marked 48 completed affordable homes. Great Falls Public Schools students worked with NeighborWorks Great Falls and supported donors (Governor Gianforte and Mike Rowe) to learn trades and boost first-time homeownership. KRTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Middle School archers returned from their first nationals appearance in Salt Lake City after winning the Montana state title. The team set personal-best scores while gaining competition experience and planning to welcome new teammates next season (supported by local sponsors). 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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