Good morning, Great Falls.

The Wednesday Wrap shows local business updates like plans for an Amazon facility and downtown Oktoberfest, and the school board approved a $1.2 million deal on Sept.

22 to turn the old GFH shop into a learning center for all schools. Spark! Children’s Museum received $20,000 from Scheels and a $7,500 grant as it prepares to open its new facility early next year—local court cases also reported plea changes and higher bail in recent sessions.

Great Falls Animal Shelter will host its annual Raise The Woof comedy night on Saturday, October 4 at the Do Bar with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. Comedians Jeff Frame and Nate Ford will perform and a cocktail hour, silent auction and prizes will fund shelter upgrades—ensuring support for animal care.

A new Bricks and Minifigs store will open on October 11 at 2414 11th Avenue South in Great Falls.

Brad Martinich and his wife are launching the franchise that sells new, retired, and bulk LEGO sets for collectors and builders.

Today, the city begins a two-month project to replace aging water mains on the northwest side along 13th Street NW between 5th Ave NW and Central Ave West using cast iron and asbestos cement pipes installed from 1948 to 1961.

Parts of 13th Street will close on Oct 2-3 for asphalt milling, and detour signage will guide traffic while Central Plumbing, Heating, Excavation, awarded a $1.6 million contract, works to upgrade the system—access to residences, West Elementary, and local businesses will remain available.

The city's downtown drainage improvement project closed the intersection of 1st Avenue South and 5th Street South beginning Sept.

30 for eight weeks, with parts of 1st Avenue South reopening in October as work continues—further work will add storm drains, replace aging water mains, and repair ADA ramps, with completion expected by November.

On Sept. 25, Great Falls International Airport hosted an emergency exercise that simulated a Boeing 737 crash after a pilot suffered a medical emergency.

Local law enforcement, fire crews and customs officers coordinated victim triage and patient transport—practicing mass casualty protocols for real incidents.

Last week, Great Falls High football’s T.J.

Dues and cross-country runner Mylah Flaten were named Tribune’s Athlete of the Week, and the poll is open until Friday at 11:59 p.m.—nominations for future polls are invited from athletic directors, coaches, parents, and fans.

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.

Powering Savings: Energy Tools & Financial Opportunities for Montana Businesses

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — SpringHill Suites by Marriott Great Falls — Free entry — Explore tools for energy efficiency and financial support to enhance sustainability for businesses and organizations.