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Calumet to conduct maintenance and alarm testing in Great Falls

Calumet to conduct maintenance and alarm testing in Great Falls

GREAT FALLS, MT – Calumet has announced plans to conduct maintenance activities at its facility in Great Falls. This includes routine alarm testing and scheduled equipment upgrades. The maintenance is set to take place on Wednesday, March 11, between 12:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Residents may hear

What salary do I need to afford a house in Great Falls in 2026?

What salary do I need to afford a house in Great Falls in 2026?

What salary do I need to afford a house in Great Falls in 2026? The cost of living has grown to historic levels since the pandemic, as home prices and the cost of everyday goods have far outpaced wages. A large portion of this increase has come from housing. The

First responders, officers in central Montana gain hands-on experience with training exercises

MONTANA — The Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department recently collaborated with GTR Towing in a hands-on training session using GTR's Rotator Tow Truck. During the training, crews learned to rig and lift a vehicle and stabilize another. This allowed firefighters to gain a deeper understanding of the capabilities

Highway 21 bridge work near Augusta to impact drivers until June 2026

Highway 21 bridge work near Augusta to impact drivers until June 2026

AUGUSTA, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) announced that a section of Montana Highway 21, from mile markers 0 to 1, will be closed starting March 2 through the end of June 2026. The closure is necessary for bridge replacements at Elk Creek, Elk Creek Overflow and Hogan Slough.

Backcountry avalanche danger in Western Montana

MISSOULA, Mont. — Experts are urging caution in the backcountry due to a recent spate of fatal avalanches across the country, including in Western Montana. Cam Mackenzie, lead forecaster at the West Central Montana Avalanche Foundation, emphasized the unique conditions this winter that make the snowpack particularly dangerous. "Currently what

Agencies contain fire in the Floweree area, limited visibility on Highway 87

Agencies contain fire in the Floweree area, limited visibility on Highway 87

UPDATE: Feb. 26 at 10:37 a.m. The fire has been contained, according to an update from the Chouteau County Sheriff's Office. "The fire has been contained, fire crews will still be on scene for a while in Floweree doing mopup," CCSO said. There were

Shrine Circus brings community together in Great Falls

Shrine Circus brings community together in Great Falls

GREAT FALLS, Mont. – The Shrine Circus is returning to Great Falls for its 73rd year from April 17 through April 19 at Montana Expo Park. This spring tradition is cherished by many families who come to enjoy the animals, acrobats and clowns. However, organizers emphasize that the heart of this