Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
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🏘️ Community
The Great Falls Public Library will feature Montana native Larry Plant discussing his book 'Bird Food for Life', a guide to leading a brighter, fulfilling life, on December 19th.
Great Falls Fire Rescue warns against extinguishing cigarettes in potting soil after several fires were sparked by this practice.
🚨 Crime
William Glenn Olson has been charged with deliberate homicide and evidence tampering related to Alicia Woods' disappearance, as the search for her remains continues in a Cascade County landfill.
📰 Economy
A new audit finds Montana has missed collecting taxes on $1.2 billion in new construction value over six years, affecting tax revenue and local budgets.
🎓 Education
Montana offers a tax credit program enabling taxpayers to direct state taxes to fund public schools, with Great Falls Public Schools eligible to raise $2.4 million in 2025 for educational enhancements.
🏛️ Government
Great Falls City Commission approved a $995,190 contract with Wadsworth Builders for the replacement of Mansfield Theater seats, funded in part by the State-Local Infrastructure Partnership Act.
📰 Lifestyle
Paul Sanchez shares tips on preparing ski gear for winter fun after visiting Skier's Edge Ski & Board Pro Shop in Great Falls.
🏈 Sports
The Great Falls High girls' basketball team is gearing up for the new season, bringing a mix of seasoned players and new talent to replace their top scorers from last year.
The C.M. Russell High girls' basketball team, under the guidance of head coach Haley Vining, aims to balance experience and new talent in their 2024-25 season, starting with home games against Kalispell schools.
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