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Saturday, December 21st, 2024
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls is set to host a significant New Year's Eve celebration featuring a ball drop, live music, and food vendors, aiming to rejuvenate downtown and continue a local tradition. KRTV
- ➤ The historic Baatz Building in Great Falls is being renovated into a supportive housing project to aid the chronically and recently homeless, with completion and leasing expected in 2025. KRTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Little Shell Tribe announced plans to build a major event center and resort, including a 200-room hotel, gaming facility, and other amenities, expected to create over 900 jobs and generate significant economic growth. KXLH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students in Great Falls schools participated in holiday concerts, showcasing their musical talents. KRTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cascade County has effectively allocated its $15.8 million ARPA funds towards diverse projects including water and sewer upgrades, public health, and community partner initiatives to mitigate COVID-19 impacts, with structured progress and transparent quarterly reporting. The Electric
- ➤ Outgoing Congressman Matt Rosendale bid farewell to his constituents in a final tele-town hall, pledging to maintain his principles on his last vote and expressing openness to future political opportunities. Montana Public Radio
- ➤ A nonpartisan group reports Montana's 2024 general election was fair, highlighting areas for procedural improvement. Montana Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nationwide drug overdose deaths fell nearly 20%, while Montana's death rate remained stable, according to CDC preliminary data. Montana Public Radio
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Great Falls Animal Shelter suggests offering a free adoption certificate as a gift rather than directly gifting pets to manage the responsibility and ensure a good match. KRTV
- ➤ Experts advise simple measures to safeguard pets during the holiday festivities, emphasizing the avoidance of harmful decorations and the importance of knowing emergency vet information. Montana Public Radio
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Montana Pork Producers Council Annual Meeting and Vendor Show Registration
The Montana Pork Producers Council's Annual Meeting includes a tradeshow and networking opportunities for producers, taking place alongside the MT Agricultural & Industrial Expo.
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