Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Great Falls is mobilizing resources for the Roots Revival campaign to revitalize Gibson Park by replacing 23 dead trees with 35 new ones, amid budget considerations for citywide tree maintenance.
🚧 Accidents
A house fire in Great Falls on December 11, 2024, caused extensive damage, with no reported injuries, and the cause is under investigation.
📰 Economy
Texas Roadhouse aims to open a new location in Great Falls by submitting a permit application for the demolition and construction at a former restaurant site, amidst an ongoing lawsuit between the mall owner and Ross regarding lease agreements.
🎓 Education
Montana introduces a tax credit program allowing taxpayers to direct state taxes towards public school funding, with Great Falls Public Schools eligible to raise $2.4 million in 2025 for educational programs.
🏛️ Government
Montana Sen. Jon Tester delivered a farewell address to Congress, reflecting on his 18-year tenure and emphasizing accomplishments in veterans’ health care, infrastructure, and conservation, while urging future legislatures to focus on bipartisan solutions for a better democracy.
🏥 Health
Vaccination rates in Montana nursing homes have significantly dropped, with only half of residents and 6% of staff up to date on COVID vaccines, raising public health concerns.
🏈 Sports
The Great Falls High boys' basketball team, led by head coach Bob Howard, begins its season with a focus on team cohesion and developing new talent following the loss of its top scorers.
The C.M. Russell High boys' basketball team, maintaining key players and driven by senior leadership, initiates its season with non-league games, building on last year's semifinal achievement.
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