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Saturday, December 21st, 2024

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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

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Wed, 1/15/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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