Good morning, Great Falls.

Local institutions honor Owen Robinson, a dedicated philanthropist who supported Great Falls' historic preservation and community projects following his passing on June 20.

His major donation, which led to the Cascade County Historical Society renaming its research center (in honor of him and his wife), reflects his lasting legacy.

The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians will host Indian Relays at Expo Park on July 25-26 instead of horse racing during the fair.

Expo Park opens at noon on event days with races starting at 1 p.m. and admission is $20 (children 5 and under free).

Two local Air Force veterans are reminding residents to display the American flag correctly as the nation prepares for its 250th birthday this Independence Day.

They urge proper care such as keeping flags off the ground and using lights for nighttime displays, and they point out local options for disposing of worn flags.

On June 22, the Great Falls Public Schools board approved a 3% salary increase for 47 administrative employees and 35 support personnel; the change excludes the superintendent and will take effect July 1 (with increases of about $144K and $61K, respectively).

Researchers led by road ecologist Marcel Hujiser have found that busy roads block grizzly bears from moving freely in key parts of Montana (with traffic above 100 vehicles per hour posing a major barrier).

A new license plate is now selling to raise funds for wildlife crossing structures.

City officials remind residents that new rules take effect for this July 4 holiday as fireworks that leave the ground are banned in the city.

Sales and discharges are allowed from 8 a.m. to midnight, and GFFR with GFPD patrols will enforce the ordinance with fines for violators.

A heat dome is expected to bring extreme temperatures through the Fourth of July weekend, so Great Falls residents should drink water+electrolytes, seek shade, and apply sunscreen to help prevent heat-related illnesses.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

July 14-16 — St. Patrick's Academy High School, Great Falls, MT — Cost info not provided — Enhance your basketball skills with expert-led training in shooting, ball handling, and more.

Downtown Summer Jam featuring Sons of Habit

5:30 PM — The Newberry — Ticket options available — Experience live music by Sons of Habit in a vibrant summer setting.

The Fray with Dashboard Confessional Concert

7-10 p.m. — Great Falls Voyagers — $55-$275 — Experience an unforgettable evening with exclusive meet and greets and VIP packages featuring your favorite bands.

Nike Baseball Camp at Voyagers Stadium

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Tue) & 9 a.m. to noon (Wed-Thu) — Voyagers Stadium — $259 — Enhance your baseball skills and experience professional coaching in a premier facility.

Third Eye Blind Concert

7-10:30 p.m. — Pacific Recycling — Purchase cheap tickets — Experience the energy of rock music live with Third Eye Blind.