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Great Falls
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Electric City Water Park will open on June 6 at 12:00 p.m. but Flow Rider and Lazy River remain closed all summer due to safety issues - officials plan to repair or replace the attractions while other pools and splash pads operate normally. KRTV
- ➤ Mark Frickle from Livingston won the new Chevy Silverado in the MTN Chevy Raffle, having purchased his ticket at Murdoch's Ranch + Home Supply. Proceeds supported training and competition for Special Olympics athletes, with 166,685 tickets sold and funds raised over $908,000. KRTV
- ➤ Electric City Water Park will open on June 6 at noon, though the Flow Rider & Lazy River will stay closed for the summer because of safety issues. The park will offer other attractions and programs for families while officials plan to fix or replace the rides. KXLH
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dave's Hot Chicken opened on May 22 in Great Falls, offering chicken sandwiches, sliders, and cauliflower-based options with seven spice levels (from no spice to reaper); it is located at 1225 Tenth Avenue South (in the same building as City Brew). KRTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls Symphony has named Robert Kahn as its new music director after a two-year search, and he is finalizing programming for the season starting in October (linking youth and professional orchestras for local concerts). The Electric
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Addison Smith set a new record in the pole vault—clearing 12 ft 9 in—to win the meet at Memorial Stadium on Friday, May 22, and teammate Bree MacDonald earned second as she helped lead the team forward. Great Falls Tribune
- ➤ Scarlet Harris of Great Falls High finished second in the 100 and 300 hurdles at the divisional meet, showcasing local talent and strong competition. Great Falls Tribune
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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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