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Great Falls
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Way of Cascade County is holding the 15th annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive today at Walmart and Target in Great Falls from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.—volunteers will distribute supply lists and Big Sky Bus Lines will collect donations to provide essential school supplies for local students. KRTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Great Falls will host Great Walls: Great Falls from August 10–17, adding ten new murals to transform local alleyways. Artists from national, international, & Montana backgrounds will create the works to boost safety and community spirit. KRTV
- ➤ Pop star Justin Bieber visited Roadhouse Diner in Great Falls on August 6, 2025. Co-owner Tara Beam said he ordered the PB&J Burger and a $300 payment for his used seat cushion was shared between the cooks and the server—local posts stirred curiosity about his Big Sky vacation. KXLH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls City Commissioners voted Tuesday night to send a proposed fireworks ban to the November ballot with Mayor Cory Reeves, Commissioners Susan Wolff, Shannon Wilson and Rick Tryon in favor and Commissioner Joe McKenney against. If approved, the ordinance will ban fireworks that leave the ground or explode—limiting sales and use to novelty devices like sparklers and snap caps. KRTV
- ➤ Great Falls City Commissioners voted on Tuesday to refer a proposal to restrict consumer fireworks—permitting only novelty and ground devices—to the November ballot after weeks of public comment. An additional work session will provide further details before voters decide on the measure. KXLH
- ➤ City Commissioners approved their annual budget resolution and intent to raise property taxes at the Aug. 5 meeting after full proposals were presented on June 26 and July 1, with the tax increase expected to add an estimated $448,822 in revenue (about $2.58 on a $100,000 taxable value property). Staff warned that legislative changes and ongoing tax protests may further affect future budgets. The Electric
- ➤ Great Falls City Commissioners voted on Tuesday night to send a measure to a November ballot that would ban fireworks which leave the ground or explode so that voters decide if only novelty and ground devices stay allowed. If approved, only fireworks like sparklers and snap caps will be permitted within the city limits. KRTV
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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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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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