Great Falls.
city in and county seat of Cascade County, Montana, United States
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Greg Gianforte led an educational roundtable in Great Falls on September 25, 2026.Some support1 report
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A critical incident occurred in Great Falls on September 24, leading to a mutual aid request from the Blaine County Sheriff's Office.Some support1 report
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Benefis Health System opened a new Goodnow Healthy Aging Center in Great Falls.Some support1 report
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A federal court case regarding immigration detainees is being hosted in Great Falls, Montana.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Tariffs disrupt established cross-border trade flows affecting the city of Great Falls.Some support4 reports
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Voters are active in Great Falls and Cascade County, with local growth being driven by industry and ongoing projects.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Resource shortages, housing affordability concerns, and local tax discussions are impacting public safety and officials in Great Falls and Cascade County.Some support1 report
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A low-pressure system and moisture plume are impacting the corridor involving Missoula, Great Falls, and Glacier National Park.Some support1 report
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The FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop, impacting travel in Great Falls.Some support1 report
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NorthWestern Energy operates in Great Falls, managing energy supply.Some support2 reports
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An Air Force base is located in the area of Great Falls.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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A base in Great Falls maintains its intercontinental ballistic missile network.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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PacifiCorp launched the EDAM market and BHE Montana confirmed its headquarters in Great Falls.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Great Falls is hosting an exhibit on the historical records of Indian Boarding Schools.Some support1 report
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Montana cities like Great Falls, Bozeman, Billings, and Butte are characterized as sub-markets, alongside a new SEC rule requiring fiduciaries to act in client interest.Some support1 report
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Janet Mae Duffy has taken on leadership roles as Executive Director for both the Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and the Laughlin Chamber of Commerce.Some support1 report
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KRTV reported on a Milk River meltdown, which earned the station the National Edward R. Murrow Award.Some support1 report
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Troy Downing advocates for tax policies that benefit local businesses in Great Falls.Some support1 report
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The commander of the 120th Airlift Wing was in Great Falls on August 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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The new event discusses the potential and historical service lines of Amtrak connecting various locations like Great Falls, Denver, and Illinois.Some support1 report
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Trump policy supports renewable energy projects in Great Falls.Some support1 report
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River management issues in Great Falls involving the Missouri River and a dam rehabilitation project are underway, affecting flows and park usage.Some support1 report
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A heat dome has been affecting multiple Western U.S. cities, specifically impacting Great Falls and El Centro.Some support1 report
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A heat dome has been affecting multiple Western US locations, specifically impacting Arizona and Great Falls.Some support2 reports
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Billings and Great Falls are experiencing a heat wave, with both cities reporting record high temperatures on August 1, 2026.Some support32 reports
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Janicki Industries is building a manufacturing campus in Great Falls, while the city supports Touro University expansion.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Joe Briggs, a Cascade County commissioner, has chosen Great Falls as the third major location for Janicki Industries.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Swanson states she has no plans to leave Great Falls, where Janicki Industries is a major employer in Cascade County.Some support1 report
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Data centers are being considered as a potential source of property tax revenue for the city of Great Falls, which is located within Cascade County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Janicki Industries broke ground on a new manufacturing campus in Great Falls, with Greg Gianforte attending the ceremony.Some support2 reports
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The Air National Guard generates annual economic activity in the area of Great Falls.Some support1 report
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Multiple cities, including Billings, Kalispell, Bozeman, Great Falls, and Missoula, announced on July 19th that they host a college campus location.Some support2 reports
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Canada's healthcare system is being described as a disaster.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A new manufacturing campus is being built in Great Falls.Some support1 report
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A speeding incident occurred near Malta while Alfaro and Martinez were working in Great Falls.Some support2 reports
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A legal case involving Great Falls and Bozeman is currently moving between various jurisdictions.Some support2 reports
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A Municipal Band performed at Gibson Park on July 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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The NWS office in Great Falls monitors severe weather conditions for north-central Montana, providing forecasts for Lewistown.Some support1 report
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Student Neva Clark was reported to be from Great Falls.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Stone walls are suited to Great Falls' demanding climate.Some support1 report
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The Montana Department of Justice filed charges against counselors in Billings and Great Falls, announced by Austin Knudsen.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A company operating in Great Falls gained a safety nod while the location was simultaneously the site of multiple ongoing Medicaid fraud cases.Some support1 report
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Malmstrom Air Force Base is located in Great Falls.Some support1 report
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The Montana Department of Justice in Great Falls uncovered fraudulent claims against Medicaid and is investigating local providers.Some support1 report
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An ice cream business operating in Great Falls expanded its route and ran operations from its base.Some support1 report
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Litigation challenges industrial wastewater injection permits involving Earthjustice and Great Falls.Some support1 report
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Professor Leo Killsback is affiliated with the University of Arizona.Some support1 report
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City leaders from Great Falls, Bozeman, Butte, and Missoula attended a festival.Some support1 report
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Scattered showers and thunderstorms impacted the Cut Bank area down to Great Falls on June 10, 2026.Some support1 report
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The LGBTQ+ Center in Great Falls is reopening for Pride weekend.Some support2 reports
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Cherry, a city planner in Great Falls, is dealing with new state-level housing laws signed by Greg Gianforte that compel cities to revamp their growth plans.Some support1 report
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A memorial was established in Great Falls, Montana, on May 26, 2026.Some support1 report
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Shirley Lukkason's father grew up in the Willow Creek/Great Falls area.Some support1 report
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Around Great Falls this week
News at the entities that move Great Falls most-
Cascade County StructuralSpectrum announced the expansion of its fiber network to rural communities in Cascade County.Moves Great Falls
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Greg Gianforte StructuralPolls conducted on September 23, 2026, measured the public approval ratings for Greg Gianforte, Ryan Zinke, Steve Daines, and Donald Trump.Moves Great Falls
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Montana Department of Justice OperationalAustin Knudsen and the Montana Department of Justice are pursuing fraud cases in state capacity, while JD Vance joined an anti-fraud roundtable.Moves Great Falls
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ICE OperationalDetention center plans are reportedly being made that include Pennsylvania.Moves Great Falls
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Air National Guard Shared contextAir National Guard and Samaritan's Purse provided air support for disaster relief efforts.Moves Great Falls
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United States Air Force Shared contextBoeing provides weapon systems officers and pilots for operations at Edwards Air Force Base, with Alexander Davis being from Lancaster.Moves Great Falls
Connections
The 40 strongest of 84, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Cascade County Structural
Great Falls is geographically located within Cascade County and operates under its administrative jurisdiction.
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Milk River Operational
The river flows through the location and serves as a vital water source for the area.
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Benefis Health System Structural
Benefis Health System is establishing a Goodnow Healthy Aging Center in Great Falls.
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Janicki Industries Structural
Janicki Industries is establishing a major manufacturing campus and becoming a significant employer in Great Falls.
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Greg Gianforte Structural
Gianforte's state-level laws and presence define the regulatory and operational context in which Great Falls functions.
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Austin Knudsen Structural
A is represented by B in the context of challenging the AG's opinion on term limits.
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Gibson Park Transactional
A specific entity associated with Great Falls utilizes Gibson Park as a performance venue for a municipal band.
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United States Air Force Shared context
A base of the United States Air Force operates within the geographical area of Great Falls.
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Montana Department of Justice Operational
The Montana Department of Justice has initiated investigations and filed charges against entities and individuals operating in Great Falls.
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NorthWestern Energy Shared context
The company's operational base is located within the geographic area of Great Falls.
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Denver Shared context
The evidence suggests a shared regional market context, as Great Falls operates as a sub-market within the broader economic sphere of Montana.
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Bozeman Shared context
The cities are linked by shared regional context, such as attending the same festival or having residents in common.
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Billings Shared context
Both cities are reported as locations within the Montana region affected by extreme heat waves and heat domes.
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Arizona Shared context
Both Great Falls and Arizona are impacted by the same large-scale weather patterns, including heat domes and high pressure ridges.
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Touro University Structural
The city provides support for projects related to Touro University's expansion.
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Cut Bank Shared context
The two entities share a geographical context and are subject to the same environmental factors, specifically weather patterns.
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ICE Operational
A location in Great Falls hosts a hearing related to ICE matters, establishing a functional co-location.
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Planned Parenthood Shared context
Planned Parenthood operates health centers within the geographical boundaries of Great Falls.
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Shannon Wilson Shared context
The individual operates within the context of the location, specifically concerning public safety resource availability.
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Las Vegas Shared context
Both cities are located in the Western U.S. and are currently impacted by a large-scale heat dome event.
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Air National Guard Shared context
The Air National Guard operates within the geographic area of Great Falls and contributes to its annual economic activity.
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Pear Lake Shared context
Pear Lake is a specific location within the broader geographical context of Great Falls.
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Kurt Alme Shared context
Kurt Alme was born in the city of Great Falls.
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Reezy Mentioned together
Reezy conducted a study that included Great Falls as a ranked example of Montana's outdoorsiness.
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Dairy Queen Shared context
A Dairy Queen franchise operates within the geographical context of Great Falls.
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Ian Munsick Shared context
Ian Munsick is scheduled to perform at a fair located in Great Falls.
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Allegiant Air Shared context
Allegiant Air is forecast to resume direct flight service related to Great Falls.
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Cory Reeves Shared context
Cory Reeves accepted a gift on behalf of the city of Great Falls.
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Sedro-Woolley Shared context
The relationship between Sedro-Woolley and Great Falls is described as operational.
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Missoula Shared context
Both Missoula and Great Falls were reported as being affected by the same low-pressure system.
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Martinez Shared context
Martinez was observed working in Great Falls.
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Amtrak Shared context
Amtrak previously provided rail service connecting to the location of Great Falls.
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Federal Aviation Administration Shared context
The FAA operates within the geographical context of Great Falls, a location within its jurisdiction.
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Phillips County Shared context
The city of Great Falls is geographically situated within the boundaries of Phillips County.
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Missouri River Shared context
The city of Great Falls is geographically situated within the path of the Missouri River.
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Jason Green Shared context
Jason Green serves as the Commander of the 120th Airlift Wing located in Great Falls.
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John Crist Shared context
John Crist is scheduled to perform at a fair located in Great Falls.
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Swanson Shared context
Swanson is located in Great Falls and has stated no plans to relocate.
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Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine Shared context
Touro College is establishing and expanding its presence, including new programs and a law school, within the context of Great Falls.
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Troy Downing Shared context
Troy Downing advocates for tax policies benefiting local businesses within the context of Great Falls.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
10 events- Greg Gianforte led an educational roundtable in Great Falls on September 25, 2026.
- A critical incident occurred in Great Falls on September 24, leading to a mutual aid request from the Blaine County Sheriff's Office.
- Benefis Health System opened a new Goodnow Healthy Aging Center in Great Falls.
- A federal court case regarding immigration detainees is being hosted in Great Falls, Montana.
- Tariffs disrupt established cross-border trade flows affecting the city of Great Falls.
- Resource shortages, housing affordability concerns, and local tax discussions are impacting public safety and officials in Great Falls and Cascade County.
- A low-pressure system and moisture plume are impacting the corridor involving Missoula, Great Falls, and Glacier National Park.
- The FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop, impacting travel in Great Falls.
- NorthWestern Energy operates in Great Falls, managing energy supply.
- A base in Great Falls maintains its intercontinental ballistic missile network.
August 2026
14 events- Voters are active in Great Falls and Cascade County, with local growth being driven by industry and ongoing projects.
- PacifiCorp launched the EDAM market and BHE Montana confirmed its headquarters in Great Falls.
- Great Falls is hosting an exhibit on the historical records of Indian Boarding Schools.
- Montana cities like Great Falls, Bozeman, Billings, and Butte are characterized as sub-markets, alongside a new SEC rule requiring fiduciaries to act in client interest.
- Janet Mae Duffy has taken on leadership roles as Executive Director for both the Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and the Laughlin Chamber of Commerce.
- KRTV reported on a Milk River meltdown, which earned the station the National Edward R. Murrow Award.
- Troy Downing advocates for tax policies that benefit local businesses in Great Falls.
- The commander of the 120th Airlift Wing was in Great Falls on August 1, 2026.
- The new event discusses the potential and historical service lines of Amtrak connecting various locations like Great Falls, Denver, and Illinois.
- Trump policy supports renewable energy projects in Great Falls.
- River management issues in Great Falls involving the Missouri River and a dam rehabilitation project are underway, affecting flows and park usage.
- A heat dome has been affecting multiple Western U.S. cities, specifically impacting Great Falls and El Centro.
- A heat dome has been affecting multiple Western US locations, specifically impacting Arizona and Great Falls.
- Billings and Great Falls are experiencing a heat wave, with both cities reporting record high temperatures on August 1, 2026.
July 2026
13 events- Janicki Industries is building a manufacturing campus in Great Falls, while the city supports Touro University expansion.
- Joe Briggs, a Cascade County commissioner, has chosen Great Falls as the third major location for Janicki Industries.
- Swanson states she has no plans to leave Great Falls, where Janicki Industries is a major employer in Cascade County.
- Data centers are being considered as a potential source of property tax revenue for the city of Great Falls, which is located within Cascade County.
- Janicki Industries broke ground on a new manufacturing campus in Great Falls, with Greg Gianforte attending the ceremony.
- The Air National Guard generates annual economic activity in the area of Great Falls.
- Multiple cities, including Billings, Kalispell, Bozeman, Great Falls, and Missoula, announced on July 19th that they host a college campus location.
- A new manufacturing campus is being built in Great Falls.
- A speeding incident occurred near Malta while Alfaro and Martinez were working in Great Falls.
- A legal case involving Great Falls and Bozeman is currently moving between various jurisdictions.
- A Municipal Band performed at Gibson Park on July 1, 2026.
- The NWS office in Great Falls monitors severe weather conditions for north-central Montana, providing forecasts for Lewistown.
- Student Neva Clark was reported to be from Great Falls.
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June 2026
16 events- An Air Force base is located in the area of Great Falls.
- Canada's healthcare system is being described as a disaster.
- Stone walls are suited to Great Falls' demanding climate.
- The Montana Department of Justice filed charges against counselors in Billings and Great Falls, announced by Austin Knudsen.
- A company operating in Great Falls gained a safety nod while the location was simultaneously the site of multiple ongoing Medicaid fraud cases.
- Malmstrom Air Force Base is located in Great Falls.
- The Montana Department of Justice in Great Falls uncovered fraudulent claims against Medicaid and is investigating local providers.
- An ice cream business operating in Great Falls expanded its route and ran operations from its base.
- Litigation challenges industrial wastewater injection permits involving Earthjustice and Great Falls.
- Professor Leo Killsback is affiliated with the University of Arizona.
- City leaders from Great Falls, Bozeman, Butte, and Missoula attended a festival.
- Scattered showers and thunderstorms impacted the Cut Bank area down to Great Falls on June 10, 2026.
- The LGBTQ+ Center in Great Falls is reopening for Pride weekend.
- Cherry, a city planner in Great Falls, is dealing with new state-level housing laws signed by Greg Gianforte that compel cities to revamp their growth plans.
- A memorial was established in Great Falls, Montana, on May 26, 2026.
- Shirley Lukkason's father grew up in the Willow Creek/Great Falls area.