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Great Falls
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls Fire Rescue responded at 4:34 p.m. Aug. 27 to a structure fire at a vacant house on 1409 8th Ave. S where the battalion chief found the alley garage fully engulfed and the engine crew quickly knocked down the fire—no injuries were reported and investigators are examining it as human caused. The Electric
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Grace Home lost its vital van a few weeks ago when a participant in its veteran treatment court program stole it to avoid court and police— the vehicle was later found in Cascade County in an un-driveable state, leaving veterans without critical transportation for appointments and job interviews. KXLH
- ➤ Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter said his agency was investigating a large-scale animal cruelty case after officers discovered 37 live and 4 dead dogs, 8 cats, a snake, 5 lizards, and a hedgehog at a Sun Prairie property on August 28—animals are now at Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center and persons of interest have been identified. KRTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls is seeing a surge in hiring as many restaurants, shops and long-established businesses are recruiting workers using both online and in-person methods. Job experts note that new ventures such as Pomodoro Italian Restaurant will open in fall while some, like the piercing studio from Three Moons Body Shop, opened on August 27. KRTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana’s unusual shape comes from frontier days of gold, greed and political corruption—Sidney Edgerton played a key role in setting its western boundary with Idaho. Today, Rep. Denley Loge from St. Regis says Shoshone County is claiming 50 to 60 disputed acres, and a federal survey has been approved to resolve the error. Montana Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Spectrum customers can now watch The Spot-MTN channel on channel 12, which offers extra sports content including college football games and local team insider shows—new episodes air every Wednesday at 6 p.m. along with live sports events during the season. 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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Direct Support Professional
Direct Support Professionals provides daily support for adults with developmental disabilities by providing quality support services that will assist them to maintain independence, provide opportunities for community integration, and create a nurturing, safe, and healthy environment. Full and part-time positions available with GREAT benefits AND SIGN ON BONUSES. Call 406-452-9531 to inquire
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