Good morning, Great Falls.

On Sunday, June 15, a person saw a non-verbal 3- or 4-year-old boy walking barefoot in the 2500 block of an alley on Second Avenue North at 8:10 a.m.—Officers and child-welfare personnel are working to find his parent or guardian.

Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art added a permanent sculpture called 'Meet Me In Montana' by Ukrainian artist Janina Myronova during her 2024 residency at the Archie Bray Foundation.

The larger-than-life piece combines Eastern European features with Montana iconography—welcoming visitors to the sculpture garden in Great Falls.

The Rocky Mountain region’s gas prices fell to an average of $3.08 per gallon today from last week’s $3.14 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Prices are about 0.7% lower than the national average and mark a decline of roughly 5 cents from last month.

The Montana Department of Transportation is launching the Central Montana Transportation Study to plan for future transportation needs while addressing impacts from planned development and military activities related to the Sentinel missile project.

Open houses for public comment are set for June 17 at Fergus High School in Lewistown and June 18 at the Civic Center’s Gibson Room in Great Falls, with an online session also available.

City commissioners approved an additional $257,000 in TIF funds for the downtown streetscape project—this builds on $243,000 approved in September for improvements on the east side of 7th Street South from Central Avenue to 1st Avenue South.

City planning director Brock Cherry said staffing shortages and turnover increased costs to $483,000—city staff will raise the allocation to $500,000 to cover extra cost increases until bidding begins.

Election officials announced that Great Falls will hold its municipal election on November 4th without a primary because few candidates filed.

The plan (saving $70,000-$75,000 and providing extra time to design the ballot) lets officials print envelopes early and reminds voters to update their information before the all-mail vote.

Fans are invited to vote for the Tribune's Girls’ Athlete of the Year with the poll open until 11:59 p.m. on June 19; the winner will be announced on June 20—nominees include top athletes from Great Falls and surrounding schools.

The Great Falls Tribune is hosting a fan poll for Boys’ Athlete of the Year — voting is open until Thursday, June 19 at 11:59 p.m. and the winner will be announced on June 20.

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.

iDKHOW Live Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Newberry — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique sound of Dallon Weekes from iDKHOW in an intimate setting.

Memory Café Car Show

12:30-2 p.m. — Great Falls Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a nostalgic car show while connecting with others in a supportive community setting.

Great Falls Voyagers vs. Ogden Raptors

7-1:29 a.m. — Centene Stadium — Tickets available — Cheer on the home team as they face off against the Ogden Raptors.

Great Falls Voyagers vs. Ogden Raptors

6-11:59 p.m. — Centene Stadium — Tickets required — Cheer on the Great Falls Voyagers as they take on the Ogden Raptors in an exciting baseball matchup.

Great Falls Voyagers vs. Idaho Falls Chukars

7-1:29 a.m. — Centene Stadium — Tickets available — Get ready for an exciting baseball matchup as the Voyagers play against the Chukars under the evening sky.

Great Falls Voyagers vs. Idaho Falls Chukars

7-1:29 a.m. — Centene Stadium — Tickets required — Get ready for some baseball as the Voyagers take on the Idaho Falls Chukars with gates opening at 6 p.m.

Great Falls Voyagers vs. Idaho Falls Chukars

7:00 PM — Centene Stadium — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup as the Voyagers take on the Chukars.

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