Good morning, Great Falls.

Hundreds gathered at Gibson Park on Sunday evening to honor Charlie Kirk—a conservative political influencer who was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University.

The memorial marked a tribute to the founder of Turning Point USA and reflected the community's deep sense of loss.

Recently, members of the University of Providence men's hockey team volunteered at the Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center in Great Falls to help staff with daily tasks—walking dogs, cleaning kennels and folding laundry—after the shelter took in dozens of rescued animals from an animal cruelty case. Their work eased staffing shortages and improved the animals' socialization during a challenging period.

Hundreds gathered Sunday evening at Gibson Park to honor Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot earlier this month, and attendees wore red, white, and blue as they walked from the bandshell to the federal courthouse and back—demonstrating their respect for his memory.

The city planning board will review an amendment to Ponderosa Solutions’ conditional use permit on Sept.

23 to let the facility handle extra hazardous materials such as diesel, renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and unleaded gasoline—city staff and Great Falls Fire Rescue will assess updated spill prevention and response plans before final approval. The facility, which has already transferred over 20 million gallons of asphalt with only one minor spill, is preparing for expanded operations.

City completed sidewalk repairs following a 2024 water main break—Commissioners approved a final payment of $80,357, which was $13,043 less than the original contract amount due to better sidewalk conditions—and the repair on 32nd Avenue Northeast included an ADA compliant crossing at the 7th Street Northeast intersection.

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.

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