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Friday, May 22nd, 2026

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Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • On Thursday, May 21, AT&T experienced phone and internet outages affecting Great Falls offices and many customers in parts of Montana, and 911 remained available. Some customers received texts that service might be restored by Friday evening & AT&T advises using Wi-Fi calling where possible.  KRTV

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Montana businesses still face uncertainty from tariff policies launched last May as exports fell 13% between 2024 and 2025; industry experts and Gov. Gianforte stress the need for strong cross-border partnerships to support sectors like critical minerals, manufacturing & agriculture.  Montana Public Radio

HEALTH NEWS

  • Brooke Lorang, a 20-year-old Great Falls resident battling MALS, lost 40 pounds before receiving a late diagnosis and now faces major surgery in Seattle. Her family is hosting a fundraiser at The Station District (119 River Drive) on Thursday, June 18 to help cover her medical costs and raise awareness.  KRTV

SPORTS NEWS

  • The C.M. Russell High softball team advanced to the state tournament after Ella Cron struck out 15 batters in a 4 to 2 win over Billings Skyview on Thursday, May 21, at the Multi Sports Complex; the state meet will be held May 28 to 30 in Missoula.  Great Falls Tribune

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Jamie Wolf Live

    9 PM – 12 AM — The Newberry — Tickets from $75 — Experience the unforgettable performance of Jamie Wolf in Great Falls.

    Sat, 5/30/26

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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.

    Sun, 5/31/26

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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.

    Sat, 6/6/26

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