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Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, May 18, Great Falls Police responded to a disturbance at Roberts Apartment on Sixth Street South when 31-year-old Kelsey Staigmiller unlawfully entered a vehicle and an altercation led to injuries that killed Sarah Bailey, whose body was found near First Avenue North and Fifth Street; Staigmiller fled in the car but was later caught near Bonner in Missoula County after officers used less-lethal measures. KXLH
- ➤ Great Falls Police say that on May 18 just before 6 p.m. a disturbance outside the Roberts Apartment at Sixth Street South led to a car struggle in which 50-year-old Sarah Bailey sustained fatal injuries when 31-year-old Kelsey Staigmiller unlawfully entered Bailey's vehicle, fled, and was later arrested in Missoula County after police recovered a 2003 white Ford F-250 with Montana license plate 2-36260C. KRTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls Catholic schools will be rebranded as St. Patrick’s Academy next school year, with Our Lady of Lourdes becoming St. Patrick’s Academy West, Holy Spirit becoming St. Patrick’s Academy East, and Central Catholic now known as St. Patrick’s Academy High School — a launch party is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Rendezvous at 410 Central Avenue to reveal the new design, school colors, and Wolfhounds mascot. KXLH
- ➤ Three juniors in the Great Falls Public Schools system earned perfect 36s on the ACT—an achievement far above the state average of 19.5 in 2024. Their strong test preparation placed them among a small, elite group of top scorers nationwide. KXLH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls City Commissioners are considering raising water, sewer and stormwater fees for the upcoming year and may choose increases of 10% or 27% that could add about $2 or $5 to homeowners' monthly water bill. Commissioner McKenney urged residents to attend a public hearing on June 3rd—an opportunity to share their views on the proposed changes and the city’s future infrastructure needs. KRTV
- ➤ Great Falls Emergency Services opened its brand-new garage facility on Monday, May 19 to celebrate National EMS Week and invited community members to learn about EMT training and see an ambulance's inner workings—offering a behind-the-scenes look at the work of emergency responders. KRTV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After sweeping the Northern AA meet last week, the CMR boys and girls teams are riding high and will compete in the Class AA state tournament starting Thursday at 8 a.m. in Bozeman & key players like Fleming Daniel in singles and Coco Brown in the rally led the teams to win divisional titles. Great Falls Tribune
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Great Falls High School Graduation
6:00 PM — Pacific Steel & Recycling Arena — No cost information available — Celebrate the achievements of the graduating class in a memorable ceremony.
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3rd Annual Swap-A-Rama Flea Market
4-8 p.m. — Montana ExpoPark — $10 on Friday, Free on Saturday — Explore a variety of vendors offering toys, antiques, and more at this vibrant community market.
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Blackhawk Concert
6-9 p.m. — The Newberry — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of legendary country hits and powerhouse performances that will have you singing and dancing.
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Electric City Crystal, Rock & Bead Show
2 PM – 4 PM — Mercantile Building, Great Falls Fairgrounds — Cost varies — Explore a dazzling array of gems, minerals, and handcrafted jewelry.
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Lost Great Falls Presentation and Book Signing
1-2 PM — The History Museum — Free entry — Explore the rich history of Great Falls through engaging stories and a book signing with historian Ken Robison.
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Great Falls Voyagers vs. Boise Hawks
7-9 p.m. — Centene Stadium — $13 — Celebrate community with a night of baseball highlighting the Great Falls Public Library Foundation.
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