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Great Falls
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Budweiser Clydesdales are touring Great Falls and Fairfield this week to showcase nearly a century of tradition — they appear in Fairfield today at Busch AG from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. and will visit Great Falls on Friday and Malmstrom AFB on Saturday. KRTV
- ➤ Local leaders say young adults in Great Falls have many ways to socialize beyond bars—indoor sports at the Hi-Line Climbing Center and learn-to-skate sessions at Iceplex—and community events add concerts, markets, and outdoor adventures to the mix. KRTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Honduran man, Nahun Esau Suazo-Varela, 48, pleaded guilty in June to illegal reentry and was sentenced on Aug. 27 to three months in prison—he has been held in Cascade County Adult Detention Center since May 22, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme. The Electric
- ➤ A Great Falls man, 45-year-old Ian Allister Tomlinson, was found guilty on Aug. 27 by a federal jury for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition—he faces 15 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release with sentencing set for Dec. 17. The Electric
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Land planned for Madison Food Park on US Highway 89 east of Great Falls is back on the market after money problems stopped the project—Brett Doney, president of the Great Falls Development Alliance, said the property already received an offer and GFDA will help the new owner start a business. KXLH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Air Force is assessing public interest in forming a Restoration Advisory Board at Malmstrom Air Force Base to provide a forum for community members to receive updates on environmental cleanup projects and ask questions to base officials — the board will not have decision-making power. KRTV
- ➤ The city utilities division closed Fox Farm Road between Durango Drive and Grizzly Drive after a water main break on a six-inch asbestos-concrete pipe installed in 1969. Customers near the area will face temporary water outages and drivers will use barricades —detour signs are in place— as a city crew repairs the pipe this afternoon. The Electric
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls advocates for high school baseball reached a key fundraising milestone and now aim to raise $95,050 by January 31 for a three-year season with local businesses backing the effort though officials still need about $25,000 to $30,000 more. School leaders said each school must spend roughly $48,000 on expenses like transportation fees plus coaching costs. KRTV
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Budweiser Clydesdales in Great Falls
They will be showcasing in Black Eagle tonight, Fairfield tomorrow night, around the Fairgrounds Friday night, and at the base Saturday afternoon. You can see them this week starting at 10am at the fairgrounds. Please see our website for specific details.
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Chess Group
2:30-3:30 p.m. — Great Falls Public Library — Free entry — Open house chess group for all ages and skill levels.
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14th Annual Arts on Fire Festival
10 AM – 4 PM — Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art — Free entry — Celebrate creativity with art activities, music, food trucks, and more fun for the whole family.
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Chris Cagle Live
7-9 p.m. — The Newberry — Tickets required — Experience an electrifying night of high-energy country rock with Chris Cagle.
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KISS Method Wound Care Conference 2025
7 AM - 5:30 PM — University of Providence — Free entry — Explore the latest evidence-based practices in wound management and enjoy networking with healthcare professionals.
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Talk Like a Pirate Day Party
8 AM – 12 PM — Great Falls Public Library — Free entry — Experience a fun family day with pirate-themed crafts and language learning.
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