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Great Falls
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On October 15, National White Cane Day honored the white cane as a tool for independence and equal access for blind and visually impaired people. Students and teachers at the Montana School for the Deaf — along with community interviews — stressed the need to follow the law and improve sidewalks and crosswalks for safer navigation. KRTV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Towneplace Suites by Marriott, a 109-room hotel at 525 3rd St. N.W., opened on Oct.14 as part of a tax increment financing plan for West Bank, and Great Falls Public Schools will give each first grader a pumpkin on Oct.21-22 to continue a 20-year tradition—other local events include a Bootlegger Ball with live jazz at the History Museum on Oct.25 and a free Halloween concert by the Great Falls Symphony at Mansfield Theater on Oct.31. The Electric
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montana State Prison inmates visited at-risk youth in Great Falls yesterday as part of the Choices in the 406 program run by the Alliance for Youth and Great Falls Public Schools Restart program (which shows teens how poor choices lead to jail). The inmates shared their personal jail experiences and warned that one bad decision can change a life, urging the teens to ask for help if they struggle. KRTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents and business owners have raised safety concerns about the busy Northwest Bypass. The Montana Department of Transportation will widen the road by adding a new westbound left-turn lane and an eastbound right-turn lane at 34th Street+installing sidewalks, curbs and gutters near Watson Coulee with construction set to begin in summer 2027. KRTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ J.D. Lofgren, a new linebacker from Nebraska, has boosted C.M. Russell High's defense and helped the Rustlers rise in the standings after a big win last week. The team hosts Billings Skyview today at 7 p.m. at Memorial Stadium and coach A.J. Wilson said Lofgren’s flexibility on different linebacker roles makes him a key player — his play has been a bright point for Great Falls high school football. Great Falls Tribune
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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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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.
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Broadway in Love
7:30-9 p.m. — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a romantic evening with Broadway stars Libby Servais and Stephan Stubbins as they perform their heartfelt show.
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World Ballet Company - The Great Gatsby
6-7:30 p.m. — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Check the website for ticket pricing — Experience the Roaring Twenties with dazzling ballet and a tale of love and scandal.
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
7-9:30 p.m. — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the magic of the season with acrobatics, puppets, and stunning performances.
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