Good morning, Great Falls.

Environmental groups—the Montana Environmental Information Center and Western Environmental Law Center—filed a new lawsuit in Yellowstone County District Court against the Department of Environmental Quality over the permit for NorthWestern Energy’s Yellowstone County Generating Station. The groups say the agency’s new analysis did not correctly calculate the plant’s full greenhouse gas emissions over its lifetime.

State health officials in Montana are asking hospitals, clinics & other providers to suggest how to spend funds from a $50 billion federal Rural Health Transformation fund that includes an expected $500 million allotment for the state.

A webinar & public comment session will be held today from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. with registration required.

Great Falls Fire Rescue chief Jeremy Jones retired Tuesday, September 30 after nearly 30 years of service and began his new role as deputy city manager.

He was honored at Station One with a golden axe and plaques—marking his strong bonds with colleagues over his career.

The federal government shutdown has forced the Lewis — Clark Interpretive Center to close, stopping over 200 daily visitor trips and delaying key community events.

Alluvion Health said it can maintain services for 12 to 16 months while it waits for lawmakers to resolve federal funding issues.

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.