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120th Airlift Wing completes “fini flight” in C-130H models; new aircfraft expected in June
The 120th Airlift Wing flew its last tactical training sortie in the C-130H Hercules with a “fini flight” ceremony on Oct. 3. The wing is converting to newer C-130J Super Hercules aircraft after nearly 13 years in the H models. The unit was selected in 2023 for eight...
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Grey Wolf, helicopter replacing Malmstrom’s Hueys, has reached initial operational capability
The MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter that is replacing the UH-1N Huey for the nuclear security mission reached initial operational capability in August, according to the Air Force. The Hueys have been in use at all three intercontinental ballistic missile bases, including Malmstrom Air Force Base, as well as civil search...
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Lee Enterprises acquires Great Falls Tribune from USA Today Co.
Lee, Montana’s biggest newspaper company, will grow its footprint to nearly all of the state’s major markets with the acquisition. Lee Enterprises, a national newspaper chain with a significant footprint in Montana, has announced the acquisition of the Great Falls Tribune. The move expands Lee’s ownership of newspapers...
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7-lot subdivision proposed across from Meadowview Village development on east side
The city planning board voted unanimously during its Sept. 22 meeting to recommend approval of annexation and zoning for Lifestyle Estates subdivision. Staff recommended approval of the project, which would develop 2.65 vacant acres into seven lots of varying sizes for single-family housing at the corner of Central Avenue and 46th Street.
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Lee Enterprises acquires Great Falls Tribune from USA Today Co.
Lee Enterprises, a national newspaper chain with a significant footprint in Montana, has announced the acquisition of the Great Falls Tribune. The move expands Lee’s ownership of newspapers in nearly all of the state’s major cities, including Helena, Missoula, Billings and Butte. The company shared an announcement Monday through its Montana papers and in a separate announcement to investors.