Good morning, Great Falls.

Tree-care companies in Great Falls joined a nationwide effort by providing free landscaping services at the Montana Veterans Memorial to honor veterans—local groups like Tree Amigos and Tilleraas Landscape Nursery helped make sure the memorial remains a meaningful place for community ceremonies.

Violent and graphic videos have circulated online after a video of activist Charlie Kirk’s killing in Utah spread on TikTok and X earlier this month, exposing millions including young viewers—experts warn that repeated exposure can numb emotions—and Dr. Michelle Hill of University of Providence in Great Falls urges parents to guide their children’s understanding of such content.

Regional gas prices in the Rocky Mountain region declined last week as Monday's average dropped to $3.18 per gallon from $3.24, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

The regional price remains about 0.4% above the national average of $3.17—showing a continued market difference across the area.

Sacajawea Elementary School held a weeklong lesson before Constitution Day on September 17—teacher Kristin McDermott used simple examples and crafts to help students learn the U.S. Constitution and key ideas like union, justice, and welfare.

The city planning board will consider a conditional use permit on Sept.

23 for Verizon Wireless to build a concealed 60-foot monopine cell tower in Dudley Anderson Park at 701 33rd S. Staff recommended conditions include a five-year lease starting at $30,000 with extensions—along with design restrictions, driveway construction, and a fenced support area.

City staff evaluated using tax increment financing for workforce housing and found it does not effectively address filling vacant upper floors downtown, but commissioners directed staff to amend policies so property owners and developers might use TIF funds for new housing projects—changes that could later be incorporated into the growth policy process.

Violent and graphic videos have spread rapidly on social media, with a video of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killing in Utah reaching millions of viewers, including young people.

Dr. Michelle Hill from the University of Providence in Great Falls warns that constant exposure — which often happens without warning — may desensitize viewers and reduce empathy, urging families and communities to monitor what young people see.

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.

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.

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.

Trevor Panczak Live Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets start at $230 — Experience an unforgettable evening with Trevor Panczak in Great Falls.

MPAC Conference: A Night of Roots Music

7-11 p.m. — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — $25 — Experience country songwriter Sterling Drake as he takes you on a musical journey through roots music traditions.

Fashion as a Reflection of Time and Place

1-2 p.m. — The History Museum — Free entry — Explore the fascinating history of fashion through the Davis 4-H Clothing Collection with Leslie Davis Burns.

Daft Punk Tribute Night

8:30 PM – 12:30 AM — The Newberry — Tickets starting at $80 — Experience an unforgettable tribute to the legendary Daft Punk.

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