Good morning, Great Falls.

FAST CAT takes over South Park on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. where dogs run 100-yard dashes chasing a mechanical lure, and the Electric City Kennel Club offers $10 fun runs and $25 official races to support local canine sports — encouraging community participation.

A Montana man was attacked by a bear Monday morning while archery hunting near Augusta on state land by Elk Creek and Haystack Butte; he drove himself home before being taken to Benefis Hospital as Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks investigates and posts warning signs for bear activity.

The Great Falls Development Alliance invites community members to join a Data Center Task Force meeting on Sept.

28 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Great Falls College MSU + RSVP required to review progress for potential data center development.

On Monday, Sep. 14, Great Falls College MSU opened the Early Learning Center at 1900 23rd Street South to offer flexible childcare for student parents and select community members.

The center plans to extend hours to 8:15 p.m. by January (drop-in four-hour care is $40).

North-central Montana producers wrapped up harvest after heavy June rains rescued spring crops — hotter, drier summer weather reduced yields — while they now monitor fall moisture because a warm, dry winter could hinder 2027 planting.

A portion of River’s Edge Trail is closed from the caboose to Giant Springs Road for a Kings Bridge deck replacement that started Sept.

14 to improve safety & reduce long-term maintenance; Great Falls approved a $187,850 contract with WVH Enterprises and work will continue until the project is complete.