Good morning, Great Falls.

The annual Lion’s Family FunFest will take place on Saturday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lions Park at 10th Avenue South & 27th Street, hosted by Great Falls Lions Clubs & Great Falls Park & Recreation and supported by donors, with free admission, music by DJ Jim Sargent, children’s games, prizes & a special appearance by mascot Louie the Lion.

Sid's Pedal Trolley tours have been running in downtown Great Falls since April, offering one historical tour in the afternoon and two pub tours in the evening that stop at three local bars.

The motor-assisted 14-seat trolley rides a 2.5-mile route—helping boost local tourism.

Tommy Lynch left KRTV after two years for a reporter position in Kansas and Owen Skornik-Hayes departed after three years for a role in Colorado—KRTV welcomed new reporters Justin Robicheaux and Quentin Shores to help continue its coverage.

Pizza Hut is offering $2 1-topping Personal Pan Pizzas on Tuesdays at participating locations in Great Falls—available for carryout only while supplies last with a limit of four per customer.

The popular deal started on July 8 and is extended into August—no end date has been set.

Several top shoe brands including Hoka, Rothy's and Nike offer back-to-school sales with discounts up to 50% off at stores such as Nordstrom and Dick's Sporting Goods.

Shoppers in Great Falls can get deals on sneakers, sandals and flats as promotions continue into early August—act quickly to save—during this busy season.

At a July 21 meeting, county commissioners reviewed how they spent $15,804,392 in COVID relief funds—allocating it to county projects, local agencies, nonprofits, and water and sewer districts—and they discussed shifting any remaining funds among projects.

They gave updates on water systems, IT upgrades, jail remodels, and other infrastructure work and will review new proposals at the next work session.

Benefis Health Center introduced a new PET-CT scanner that helps doctors detect cancer faster by combining CT with nuclear imaging.

Imaging Director Paul Fulbright said the scanner cuts scan time to under 10 minutes — allowing more patients to be served each week.

A new pedal trolley launched earlier this year in downtown Great Falls by Sip ‘N Dip now offers historical tours in the afternoon and pub tours in the evening that cover a 2.5-mile route with stops at three bars — riders must help pedal with a motor assist to keep a safe speed of five miles per hour. The tours, which start at about two and a half hours and cost $27-$30 per person, began accepting bookings in February and ran through the fall.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Silent Book Club for August

10 AM - 12 PM — Luna Coffee Bar — Free entry — Engage in book discussions while enjoying your favorite coffee.

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!

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.

Beltstock

4:30 p.m. — Belt PRCA Rodeo — Ticket info available — Experience a weekend of music and vibes under the Montana sky.

QLC Day at the Voyagers Game

Join us for QLC Day at the Voyagers Game on Sunday, August 24th at 11:30 AM! Sundays are Kids Eat Free days at the park, and $5 from each $13 ticket purchased through QLC supports our programs—plus, the first 200 visitors to our booth will receive a free pair of sunglasses. For tickets, stop by 215 Smelter Ave NE, Suite 1 or give us a call at 406-452-9531.

Great Falls Voyagers vs. Glacier Range Riders

7-8:30 p.m. — Centene Stadium — Check website for ticket info — Cheer on the local baseball team in an exciting matchup against the Glacier Range Riders.

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