Friday, December 13th, 2024

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Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KRTV
- ➤ Great Falls Fire Rescue warns against extinguishing cigarettes in potting soil after several fires were sparked by this practice. The Electric
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Electric
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Montana Public Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. KXLH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Electric
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Paul Sanchez shares tips on preparing ski gear for winter fun after visiting Skier's Edge Ski & Board Pro Shop in Great Falls. KRTV
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Great Falls Tribune
- ➤ 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. Great Falls Tribune
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