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CMR hosts a volleyball playoff match Wednesday; county awards road contract

Plus, why train horns sound in Great Falls and what MDT proposes for intersection signing.

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Road repair

Cascade County commissioners voted unanimously at a special Nov. 2 meeting to award a $482,460 contract to to repair , part of which has been closed since June because of a slide. County public works staff said the plan is to finish major subsurface work before winter so the road can be plowed. The Electric

Shumaker's bid came in lowest for the Evans Riceville Road repair

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Shumaker$482.5K
Central Plumbing$506.6K
Helena Sand and Gravel$657K
Premier Utility$740.5K
Schreder and Brandt$1.5M

Volleyball

If you're heading to the game, No. 4 (14-5) hosts No. 5 Billings Senior (9-10) in an Eastern AA playoff match Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 5:30 p.m., and the winner advances to the state tournament. Tickets start at $8. MontanaSports.comGoFan

Signing plan

If you drive around the Great Falls District, MDT proposes intersection safety signing upgrades and invites public comments. Construction is tentatively planned for 2030. Montana Standard

Train horns

If train horns cut through your neighborhood, KRTV looked at why they sound in Great Falls and what could reduce the noise. One resident who asked not to be identified said they're used to it, but "it can be loud and unexpected at night." KRTV

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CMR hosts a volleyball playoff match Wednesday; county awards road contract

Plus, why train horns sound in Great Falls and what MDT proposes for intersection signing.

The TLDR

  1. Cascade County awards a $482,460 contract to repair Evans Riceville Road
  2. CMR hosts Billings Senior in a volleyball playoff Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
  3. MDT invites comments on intersection signing upgrades across the Great Falls District
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