Good Day
Great Falls
Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ First United Methodist Church in Great Falls is hosting a cleanup kit drive to collect cleaning supplies for disaster victims after a sister church in Colorado sent its 75 kits to help flood victims in Texas — the church aims to rebuild its inventory to be ready for future disasters. KRTV
- ➤ A dedicated team from The Mighty Thomas Carnival inspects every ride during setup and checks each ride daily before the Montana State Fair opens in Great Falls to ensure safety. The crew of 100 full-time employees works with third-party inspectors (who verify that rides are securely set up during weekly installations and teardowns). KXLH
- ➤ Cascade County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers are on standby at the Montana State Fair today to help with minor injuries and lost children until other emergency services arrive. The team is located inside the Mercantile Building and invites fairgoers to ask for assistance or training details. KRTV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls native Leslie Venetz will host a book-signing event for her new book Profit Generating Pipeline on Tuesday, August 5 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Station District (119 River Drive North). Tickets cost $35 or are free with a book purchase. KRTV
- ➤ Local businesses are pushing forward with updates around town—Discount Tire cleared its project at the former Loading Zone while Texas Roadhouse plans a new restaurant at 1220 10th Ave S and Panera Bread finished demolition at 1322 10th Ave S. Clearwater Credit Union will start a $3.8 million demolition project for a new bank at 101 1st Ave N this summer and Best Wok recently reopened at 1800 10th Ave S. The Electric
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ C.M. Russell High School Chamber Orchestra has been invited to perform at the Northwest Music Education Association Conference in San Francisco from February 25th to 28th, 2026 after submitting an audition—Director Steve Olson and 32 students will host free concerts at C.M. Russell High School on August 7th and 21st at 7:30 p.m. to support their trip. KRTV
SHOP NEWS
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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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Beltstock
4:30 p.m. — Belt PRCA Rodeo — Ticket info available — Experience a weekend of music and vibes under the Montana sky.
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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.
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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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Glacier Range Riders vs. Great Falls Voyagers
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Centene Stadium — Check website for ticket prices — Cheer on the home team as they take on the Glacier Range Riders.
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