Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025

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Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North Central Independent Living Services hosted a picnic Monday (July 21) to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prevents discrimination in public and private spaces; the event comes before the official observance this Friday (July 25). KXLH
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Montana Renewables announced plans to build an on-site water treatment plant at its Great Falls facility to process water in-house and increase oil output+ the company hopes to break ground by the end of the year, though a DOE loan might delay the start date. KRTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On July 21, the Great Falls Public Schools board approved three new labor agreements for the teachers union, technology staff and operating engineers—covering roughly 750, 11 and 93 employees—and updated administrative salaries that include a four percent raise for 47 positions to meet the STARS Act requirements. The district will mail updated contracts to employees this week. The Electric
- ➤ Great Falls Public Schools has proposed a draft calendar for the 2025-2026 year that shortens spring break while inviting community input from 1,294 voters via Google Drive. The district will review the poll results to choose a final calendar that meets state rules and community needs — a process that also balances holidays, instruction days, and testing schedules. KRTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls city commissioners approved two labor agreements during their July 15 meeting—one for a local crafts council of 116 employees and another for 11 911 dispatchers. Both contracts run from July 1 to June 30, 2027—adding wage raises, cost-of-living increases and a shift in insurance premium costs. The Electric
- ➤ On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Great Falls City Commissioners held a work session at the Civic Center to discuss limiting fireworks to novelty and ground devices after a recent fatal fire, with residents sharing mixed views. The commission planned a first reading on July 22 and scheduled another work session in the coming weeks—steps that could put the measure on the November ballot. KRTV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Neighborhood Council 4 will review a proposal for a 154-pad mobile home park at 4600 7th Ave. N. on July 24 — the plan calls for annexing 25 acres with R-10 zoning, off-street parking, sidewalks, and park space, with further reviews scheduled by the planning board in September and the City Commission in October. The Electric
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Great Falls Voyagers vs. Billings Mustangs
7-8:30 p.m. — Centene Stadium — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup as the Voyagers take on the Mustangs.
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Billings Mustangs at Great Falls Voyagers
7-8:30 p.m. — Centene Stadium — Tickets available — Cheer on the Voyagers as they face the Mustangs in an exciting baseball matchup.
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Tucker Wetmore Live Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Montana ExpoPark — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable show with Tucker Wetmore's high-energy country hits and southern charm.
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Big Sky Pro Rodeo
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Montana ExpoPark — Check website for ticket prices — Experience high-energy rodeo action with top-tier athletes and daring stunts under the summer skies.
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Bashin' Trash River Cleanup
9 AM – 12:30 PM — Oddfellows Park — Free entry — Help beautify your favorite park, trail, or river access in the Great Falls area.
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Great Falls Voyagers vs. Idaho Falls Chukars
7-8:30 p.m. — Centene Stadium — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting baseball game as the Voyagers face off against the Chukars.
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Idaho Falls Chukars at Great Falls Voyagers
3:30-6:30 a.m. — Centene Stadium — Ticket details available — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game between the Voyagers and Chukars with classic ballpark snacks.
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Silent Book Club for August
10 AM - 12 PM — Luna Coffee Bar — Free entry — Engage in book discussions while enjoying your favorite coffee.
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Great Falls Voyagers vs. Billings Mustangs
7-8:30 p.m. — Centene Stadium — Tickets available — Get ready for some baseball as the Voyagers take on the Billings Mustangs!
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Great Falls Voyagers vs. Billings Mustangs
7-8:30 p.m. — Centene Stadium — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting baseball game as the Voyagers face off against the Mustangs.
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