Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
Good morning, Great Falls.
Today downtown hosts the sixth annual Greatest Dam Mimosa Showdown as more than two dozen establishments serve specialty mimosas from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — a new QR code voting system helps locals choose the best drink, and nonalcoholic options are available.
The High School House project finished a new home today, marking 48 affordable houses built through a partnership between local public schools and NeighborWorks.
Students learned trades skills + gained experience for first-time homeownership as Governor Gianforte and Mike Rowe supported the initiative with donations.
FedEx will change its facility at the Great Falls International Airport on Sept.
28 — local deliveries will dispatch from a new site and the package drop-off counter will close; the company plans a staff reduction with reassignment or support for affected workers.
Local venues keep live music affordable by pricing tickets around $50 in contrast to expensive shows elsewhere.
Voyagers Stadium will host concerts with Dylan Scott in June and The Fray in July as the community enjoys an accessible, family-friendly music scene.
Great Falls High junior Scarlet Harris improved her times by qualifying for six state track events after recent meets; she will focus on the 100 and hurdles and anchor the relay at the divisional meet on May 22 (with the state meet in Missoula next week).
CMR softball beat Great Falls High 15-0 on Friday, May 15 at the Multi-Sports Complex, led by Kaylei Schultz's two home runs and five RBIs.
The Rustlers will host Billings Skyview in a play-in game at 2 p.m. on May 21.
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.
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