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Great Falls
Monday, September 8th, 2025
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On September 6, hundreds gathered at Gibson Park for the annual Under the Big Sky Buddy Walk—an event dedicated to supporting individuals with Down syndrome using family-friendly activities like a dunk tank, live music, games, and face painting. Organizers, businesses, and volunteers collaborated to make the 14th Buddy Walk a day of connection and awareness in our community. KXLH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Great Falls will permanently close the north access to West Bank Park via the Fourth Street NE rail crossing in the next 18—24 months to boost safety amid plans for rail expansion near Calumet Refining. Residents will still reach the park from Third Street NW while officials consider a controlled access gate to allow emergency services despite a $2 million cost challenge. KRTV
- ➤ Brig. Gen. Buel Dickson retired this weekend as Brig. Gen. Trace Thomas took command of the Montana Air National Guard after nearly 39 years of service while about 150 members of the 120th Airlift Wing returned from deployment. Thomas said his new command will include a conversion to a new C-130 model and restructuring — plans aimed at preparing the Guard for future missions. The Electric
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Missoula Big Sky defeated Great Falls High 27-6 in a football game at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 5 — photos captured the action under Friday night lights. Matt Ehnes from Jared’s Detours recorded the game — and The Electric is seeking high school or college students to help with sports coverage. The Electric
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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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Memory Cafe for October
12:30-2:00 p.m. — Great Falls Public Library — Free entry — Engage in fall crafts and connect with others concerned about memory loss.
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Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Newberry — Tickets available — Experience the energetic sounds of Red Jumpsuit Apparatus in a live performance.
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