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We have the details in this mornings latest shooting in Great Falls. Originally it was reported that a shooting occurred along First Avenue North. That is not the case. It turns out a shooting took place just after midnight in the 600 block of 4th Street South and the suspect in that shooting was holed up today for about 5 hours in a home along 1st Avenue North. He just surrendered to police and is in custody.

The following is a press release from the Great Falls Police Department:. "UPDATE regarding today's incidents. Thank you for your cooperation and patience while streets were closed, 1st Ave N is open again. This morning, at approximately 12:00am, 911 dispatchers received reports of a disturbance occurring in the 600 block...

Great Falls Police Chief Jeff Newton addressed the string of recent violent crimes in the city. “It’s been a challenging, trying time,” for the community, Newton said. On Feb. 21, a 14-year-old was charged for shooting a 15-year-old who was walking to school. On March 7, an officer...

The Great Falls Police Department and other agencies are continuing investigations of multiple recent shootings. Jacob Bradley, 37, was identified as the suspect who fled from police and shot an officer during the pursuit on March 7. Bradley was shot in the head during the incident and was transported to...

Donna G. Perry, 85, passed away March 8, 2023. Donna's death was unexpected and quick, but she passed easily into the hands of the Lord and we thank God for that. Donna was born April 23, 1937, in Helena Montana to Esther (Craig) and Thomas Curtis. Her father passed away when she was very young, as did her mother's four sisters' husbands in a relatively short period of time. The five sisters lived close together until some remarried, three or four would work while the others would care for all the kids. Consequently, Donna lived several places while growing up including Helena; Libby; Port Townsend, Washington; Missoula; and finally Great falls. She graduated from Great Falls High School in 1956. Her class was and was/is very active with close relationships to this day. Donna had attended a monthly class luncheon the day she passed. She met her lifelong mate and partner Denny Perry in 1953. They married in December 1958 and had a great marriage for 64 years. Donna went to work in a Great Falls bank while Denny was completing College in Bozeman. She thoroughly enjoyed being a teller, bookkeeper and accountant and remained close friends with several co-workers throughout her life.

Great Falls Police officers responded to an incident around midnight March 20 after reports of a disturbance on the 600 block of 4th Street South. A caller reported that someone had been shot. When officers arrived, they found one person with a non-life threatening gunshot wound and Anthony Wills, 37,...

The Cascade County Juvenile Detention Center is celebrating as the center has checked over 1,000 books from the Great Falls Public Library in the past year

Protesters gathered outside the Cascade County Courthouse Annex on Monday to express concern for the integrity of upcoming elections.

City Commissioners will consider during their March 21 whether to award a design contract for the second phase of the Missouri River bank stabilization project. Staff is recommending approval of a $107,460 contract with Western Water Consultants to complete the project design, obtain environmental permits, provide construction staking and assistance with the Montana Disaster and Emergency Services project closeout.

Sandra Merchant, Cascade County Clerk and Recorder, said in an email on March 21 that her office “will hold the upcoming May 2, 2023 school election and it will be completed as directed by the Montana Secretary of State.”. She wrote that absentee ballots would be mailed April 17.

Three Doors Down will perform in Great Falls on July 23, 2023.

GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Firefighters are doing training drills at the Natatorium in Great Falls all week. The Great Falls Fire Rescue said in a Facebook post the public should expect to see fire engines in the area.

VALIER, Mont. - A pursuit of a murder suspect from Great Falls ended in Valier Friday night. Around 5:40 pm Friday in Great Falls, neighbors reported hearing gunshots from inside a residence on the 1400 block of 3rd West Hill Dr. The Great Falls Police Department (GFPD) says officers on...

The Great Falls Police Department says that officers are "working a serious incident"

In the span of just 36 hours two people have been gunned down in Great Falls. The most recent fatal shooting occurred early Friday evening in a neighborhood on the far western edge of the city, beneath the northeast corner of the Great Falls International Airport, which stands atop Gore Hill.

GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Law enforcement arrested two people who fled and were hiding behind Chief Joseph Elementary School in the Electric City Friday. The Great Falls Police Department tells us the suspects were in a stolen car and took off on foot behind the school. The individuals had felony...

GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Nominations for the 2023 Historic Preservation Awards are open!. The Great Falls-Cascade County Historic Preservation Office is asking people to nominate a person, project, or organization that has restored, protected, or shared the story of Cascade County’s historic places. Annual awards have been presented to...

A pursuit of a murder suspect from Great Falls ended in Valier Friday night. Pursuit of murder suspect from Great Falls ends in Valier.

City Commissioners will consider during their March 21 meeting whether to accept a grant and authorize the purchase of a new aerial truck for Great Falls Fire Rescue. GFFR applied in 2021 for a Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters grant. At the time of the grant application, the...

Darold Patrick Gagner, 89, a prior resident of Shelby, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at BeeHive Homes in Great Falls. No services are planned at this time, according to his wishes. Darold was born March 17, 1933, in Shelby to Onisme “Gene” and Mederise (LeDoux) Gagner where he...