Good morning, Great Falls.

Emergency crews responded early Wednesday, September 3 to a grass fire that spread to a garage and vehicle on the 1200 block of Eighth Avenue North — firefighters contained the blaze with damage limited to exteriors and no injuries reported.

Dozens of dogs and cats rescued from a recent animal cruelty case in Cascade County are recovering at the Maclean-Cameron Adoption Center— the Cascade County Sheriff's Office is using its Sheriff's Legacy Foundation to raise funds for their medical care and necessary equipment not covered by the annual budget.

A sweat lodge behind the Little Shell Cultural Center was removed on Tuesday for alleged fire code concerns - however, Great Falls Fire Rescue said no order was issued, which sparked confusion among locals and the tribe.

Tribal leaders met with fire officials and plan to work together on building a safe new structure that will serve cultural practices.

The removal of a sweat lodge behind Little Shell Cultural Center in Great Falls sparked confusion after the Little Shell Tribe claimed it was torn down under a Fire Marshal order while Fire Rescue officials said no such order was issued.

Tribal leaders and Fire Rescue plan to work together with architects to rebuild a safe structure that meets fire codes.

Today KRTV is raising funds for the 'If You Give a Child a Book...' campaign to supply free books to students at Sunnyside Elementary—students say reading brings comfort and sparks creativity, with third-grader Sunni Lafloe and fourth-grader Zymaria Korman explaining how books help them learn and imagine new adventures. The campaign aims to boost literacy in Great Falls by ensuring every student has access to inspiring reading material.

City Commissioners awarded a $212,720 contract to Montana Materials and Construction in August to repair the slide along Giant Springs Road near River’s Edge Trail— the project will shift drainage to reduce water saturation and keep the road mostly open during construction.

Montana pediatricians maintained that children should follow long-standing vaccine recommendations—like flu, HPV and RSV shots—even though the CDC changed its advice on COVID and other immunizations.

They advised parents to speak with their pediatrician if they had any questions about the vaccine guidelines.

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.

Chris Cagle Live

7-9 p.m. — The Newberry — Tickets required — Experience an electrifying night of high-energy country rock with Chris Cagle.

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.

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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