Good morning, Great Falls.

Neighborhood Council 7 plans to discuss ice cream social, committee reports, and neighborhood concerns at their Aug.

12 meeting in the Gibson Room at the Civic Center.

Montana faces a significant child care crisis with less than half the needed providers licensed and costs triple what is deemed affordable, spurring legislative action discussions.

A new film, 'Spirit of the People,' documents the history of the Anaconda Smelter Company in Black Eagle, emphasizing the community's lasting pride and heritage, with a free screening at the History Museum in Great Falls.

Ten Montana students concluded their summer internships at the McLaughlin Research Institute by showcasing their biomedical research projects to the local community and emphasizing the program's impact on their future scientific careers.

Seventy-one wildland firefighters from Australia and New Zealand have arrived in the U.S. to assist with firefighting efforts in Montana, underpinning decades of mutual wildland fire assistance between the countries.

Montana wildlife officials ended 'hoot owl' fishing restrictions on the North Fork of the Flathead River following improved water temperatures and recent rain.

Rob Moccasin, retired from the Great Falls Police Department, is appointed as the new liaison for the city's nine neighborhood councils to facilitate citizen participation and address local concerns.

Montana revises funding model for domestic violence services to focus more on demand.