Monday, July 16 2018 9:33 AM EDT2018-07-16 13:33:18 GMT
Due to being smaller, infants and young children get hotter much quicker when exposed to the heat. In addition to this, children active in sports tend to get hotter and more dehydrated than those who aren't as active. An overexposure to heat can cause a variety of problems, including heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat rash, etc. Follow this link for the signs and symptoms of each, as well as how to combat the warmer temperatures. https://www.cdc....
Due to being smaller, infants and young children get hotter much quicker when exposed to the heat. In addition to this, children active in sports tend to get hotter and more dehydrated than those who aren't as active. An overexposure to heat can cause a variety of problems, including heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat rash, etc. Follow this link for the signs and symptoms of each, as well as how to combat the warmer temperatures. https://www.cdc....
Friday, July 13 2018 10:38 AM EDT2018-07-13 14:38:27 GMT
The 124th Annual Trapshooting Tournament is underway and will continue throughout the rest of the weekend! Being a family-friendly environment with several different events, including the Butte Metal shoot this Saturday, the trapshoot tournament is an experience worth making. Traveling every year, the tournament won't be back in Great Falls until 2022 for its 128th year.
The 124th Annual Trapshooting Tournament is underway and will continue throughout the rest of the weekend! Being a family-friendly environment with several different events, including the Butte Metal shoot this Saturday, the trapshoot tournament is an experience worth making. Traveling every year, the tournament won't be back in Great Falls until 2022 for its 128th year.
Friday, July 13 2018 8:31 AM EDT2018-07-13 12:31:52 GMT
Billings tattoo shop Rise Again Tattoo is hosting another Friday the 13th event. But since April's event was so popular, you'll have to purchase a ticket for today's fundraiser beforehand. Rise Again Tattoo This month, all proceeds benefit the Billings' YWCA and its new transitional housing. Tickets cost $13, plus $7 tip. Contact the shop to purchase a ticket. They have an allotted 75 slots for every two hours.
Billings tattoo shop Rise Again Tattoo is hosting another Friday the 13th event. But since April's event was so popular, you'll have to purchase a ticket for today's fundraiser beforehand. Rise Again Tattoo This month, all proceeds benefit the Billings' YWCA and its new transitional housing. Tickets cost $13, plus $7 tip. Contact the shop to purchase a ticket. They have an allotted 75 slots for every two hours.
Thursday, July 12 2018 9:57 AM EDT2018-07-12 13:57:52 GMT
At nearly 60,000 square feet and with the ability to accommodate 500 students, Giant Springs Elementary gearing up to open its doors for the 2018-19 school year. Overall, the school has a very open and dynamic layout, with ample line of sight view. Each and every detail was researched and thought through with the student and staff in mind. An example of this would be the placement of the school. Being set back farther away from the sidewalk allows the staff to have...
At nearly 60,000 square feet and with the ability to accommodate 500 students, Giant Springs Elementary gearing up to open its doors for the 2018-19 school year. Overall, the school has a very open and dynamic layout, with ample line of sight view. Each and every detail was researched and thought through with the student and staff in mind. An example of this would be the placement of the school. Being set back farther away from the sidewalk allows the staff to have...
Thursday, July 12 2018 9:25 AM EDT2018-07-12 13:25:04 GMT
One week ago from today, President Trump visited the Electric City to endorse Republican Senator candidate Matt Rosendale. Due to his visit not being related to a campaign, the city and county had to pay for just about everything. Currently, the city of Great Falls hasn't released any numbers regarding president Trump's visit, however, Cascade County totaled their cost up to $17,500. This number was tallied up by taking into account both expenses and revenue recei...
One week ago from today, President Trump visited the Electric City to endorse Republican Senator candidate Matt Rosendale. Due to his visit not being related to a campaign, the city and county had to pay for just about everything. Currently, the city of Great Falls hasn't released any numbers regarding president Trump's visit, however, Cascade County totaled their cost up to $17,500. This number was tallied up by taking into account both expenses and revenue recei...
Thursday, July 12 2018 9:07 AM EDT2018-07-12 13:07:33 GMT
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging millions of people to replace or repair the locks on their cedar chests, because of suffocation hazards. "Lane" or "Virginia Maid" chests are the ones in question, because their lids automatically lock when closed. They're often handed down generation to generation or purchased secondhand. According to the CPSC, 14 kids suffocated between 1977 and 2015 after being locked inside the chests. 12 million of ...
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging millions of people to replace or repair the locks on their cedar chests, because of suffocation hazards. "Lane" or "Virginia Maid" chests are the ones in question, because their lids automatically lock when closed. They're often handed down generation to generation or purchased secondhand. According to the CPSC, 14 kids suffocated between 1977 and 2015 after being locked inside the chests. 12 million of ...
Thursday, July 12 2018 8:49 AM EDT2018-07-12 12:49:46 GMT
Out of the many parks throughout the city of Great Falls, Gibson Park stands out for a pretty unique reason. It’s flower garden. And it’s all thanks to one gardener. Samantha Clark, the lone gardener, shows her green thumb off every day by tending to the flowers throughout the garden. Her story started a couple of years ago. With over 10 years of work experience in landscaping, Samantha decided she wanted to change things up a little bit. However...
Out of the many parks throughout the city of Great Falls, Gibson Park stands out for a pretty unique reason. It’s flower garden. And it’s all thanks to one gardener. Samantha Clark, the lone gardener, shows her green thumb off every day by tending to the flowers throughout the garden. Her story started a couple of years ago. With over 10 years of work experience in landscaping, Samantha decided she wanted to change things up a little bit. However...
Wednesday, July 11 2018 9:31 AM EDT2018-07-11 13:31:20 GMT
As severe thunderstorms swept through northeastern Montana on Monday night creating damage, the National Weather Service issued one tornado warning that night.
As severe thunderstorms swept through northeastern Montana on Monday night creating damage, the National Weather Service issued one tornado warning that night.
Tuesday, July 10 2018 9:33 AM EDT2018-07-10 13:33:28 GMT
Shortly before 11 P.M. last night, shots were fired at the 2 J’s Fresh Market on Smelter Avenue sending one to the hospital. Access to the parking lot was blocked off following the response of the Great Falls Police, Fire Rescue and EMS. Authorities confirm that a man was shot several times, sustaining non-life threatening injuries. His current condition is unknown at this time. Witnesses say they saw someone being carried away on a stretcher as well as ...
Shortly before 11 P.M. last night, shots were fired at the 2 J’s Fresh Market on Smelter Avenue sending one to the hospital. Access to the parking lot was blocked off following the response of the Great Falls Police, Fire Rescue and EMS. Authorities confirm that a man was shot several times, sustaining non-life threatening injuries. His current condition is unknown at this time. Witnesses say they saw someone being carried away on a stretcher as well as ...
Tuesday, July 10 2018 9:15 AM EDT2018-07-10 13:15:30 GMT
Dozens of people are injured after severe weather hit Watford City, North Dakota early Tuesday morning. The McKenzie County Sheriff's Office reports at least 28 people were injured, three people were flown by air ambulance and at least six people are in critical condition. Watford City is about 50 miles from the Montana border. According to the sheriff's office, the storm hit an RV park and trapped multiple people. McKenzie County Sheriff's Office Right now, there are widesp...
Dozens of people are injured after severe weather hit Watford City, North Dakota early Tuesday morning. The McKenzie County Sheriff's Office reports at least 28 people were injured, three people were flown by air ambulance and at least six people are in critical condition. Watford City is about 50 miles from the Montana border. According to the sheriff's office, the storm hit an RV park and trapped multiple people. McKenzie County Sheriff's Office Right now, there are widesp...
Monday, July 9 2018 8:33 PM EDT2018-07-10 00:33:20 GMT
Phase two of the East Helena Viaduct construction project began on Monday. Our Bliss Zechman is at the site where officials told her this newest leg of the project is just one step in improving safety on what is known as a dangerous stretch of highway in the area. The area is prone to speeding and wrecks. The Montana Department of Transportation is hoping this project will help fix some of those problems. MDT’s plan includes several installation and repair pro...
Phase two of the East Helena Viaduct construction project began on Monday. Our Bliss Zechman is at the site where officials told her this newest leg of the project is just one step in improving safety on what is known as a dangerous stretch of highway in the area. The area is prone to speeding and wrecks. The Montana Department of Transportation is hoping this project will help fix some of those problems. MDT’s plan includes several installation and repair pro...
Monday, July 9 2018 9:08 AM EDT2018-07-09 13:08:30 GMT
We all remember our first summer job growing up, whether it was life guarding at the city pool or a cashier at the local market. However, teens in today's society aren’t too interested in making a little extra cash. According to a new report by the Pew Research Center, summer jobs occupied by teens has actually decreased since the year 2000. At the beginning of the century, roughly 8 million teens worked a summer job. That number has dwindled down to app...
We all remember our first summer job growing up, whether it was life guarding at the city pool or a cashier at the local market. However, teens in today's society aren’t too interested in making a little extra cash. According to a new report by the Pew Research Center, summer jobs occupied by teens has actually decreased since the year 2000. At the beginning of the century, roughly 8 million teens worked a summer job. That number has dwindled down to app...
Friday, July 6 2018 9:08 AM EDT2018-07-06 13:08:53 GMT
At first glance, it can be hard to resist rescuing a baby animal left alone in the wild, but Zoo Montana director Jeff Ewelt says most of the time these baby animals are not alone.
At first glance, it can be hard to resist rescuing a baby animal left alone in the wild, but Zoo Montana director Jeff Ewelt says most of the time these baby animals are not alone.
Wednesday, July 4 2018 9:46 AM EDT2018-07-04 13:46:40 GMT
President Trump is touching down tomorrow afternoon in the Electric City; bringing mixed reactions from the community. One simple question was asked… “How do you feel about President Trump visiting Great Falls?” Some were excited to hear what the president had to say. Others… not so much. Statements such as, "I’m not going to go see him, I can tell you that much," or "I’m not too excited cause I don’t like him. ...
President Trump is touching down tomorrow afternoon in the Electric City; bringing mixed reactions from the community. One simple question was asked… “How do you feel about President Trump visiting Great Falls?” Some were excited to hear what the president had to say. Others… not so much. Statements such as, "I’m not going to go see him, I can tell you that much," or "I’m not too excited cause I don’t like him. ...
Tuesday, July 3 2018 9:49 AM EDT2018-07-03 13:49:54 GMT
During a city meeting last week, a budget was proposed by City Manager Greg Doyon for roughly $118 million dollars. While this might seem sufficient, it’s actually on the low end of what’s needed in the Electric City. Due to budgeting, the Great Falls Morony Natatorium, as well as a local golf course, could potentially be shut down at the end of this year. Two of the local golf courses here in Great Falls have been requested proposals. If nob...
During a city meeting last week, a budget was proposed by City Manager Greg Doyon for roughly $118 million dollars. While this might seem sufficient, it’s actually on the low end of what’s needed in the Electric City. Due to budgeting, the Great Falls Morony Natatorium, as well as a local golf course, could potentially be shut down at the end of this year. Two of the local golf courses here in Great Falls have been requested proposals. If nob...
Friday, June 29 2018 6:55 PM EDT2018-06-29 22:55:08 GMT
Several traffic signal boxes are sporting a new look in Downtown Helena. Eight boxes are now wrapped in colorful, vinyl creations illustrated by local Montana artists. The Helena Public Art Committee began the project in the spring of 2017 to transform the eyesores into artwork. The artwork negates vandalism and promotes local creativity. The project was funded by the City of Helena and a donation from Friends of the Placer, Inc. Several other cities around Montana...
Several traffic signal boxes are sporting a new look in Downtown Helena. Eight boxes are now wrapped in colorful, vinyl creations illustrated by local Montana artists. The Helena Public Art Committee began the project in the spring of 2017 to transform the eyesores into artwork. The artwork negates vandalism and promotes local creativity. The project was funded by the City of Helena and a donation from Friends of the Placer, Inc. Several other cities around Montana...
Friday, June 29 2018 6:47 PM EDT2018-06-29 22:47:57 GMT
HELENA,Mont.- Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton recently received a highly coveted national award. The National Command & Staff College and the Criminal Justice Commission for Credible Leadership Development presented Dutton an award in recognition of his outstanding leadership the Helena community. Of the thousands of sheriffs across the nation, only 20 were bestowed the honor. "I was totally shocked and honored to read the letter. I didn't ...
HELENA,Mont.- Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton recently received a highly coveted national award. The National Command & Staff College and the Criminal Justice Commission for Credible Leadership Development presented Dutton an award in recognition of his outstanding leadership the Helena community. Of the thousands of sheriffs across the nation, only 20 were bestowed the honor. "I was totally shocked and honored to read the letter. I didn't ...
Friday, June 29 2018 6:25 PM EDT2018-06-29 22:25:32 GMT
State finds one Helena nursing home neglects patients The state has found that one nursing home in Helena has neglected at least one of its patients. In a recent incident, one unsupervised resident caught on fire after smoking a cigarette. The Department of Health and Human Service's survey found Big Sky Health Care and Community neglected the resident when she was outside, unsupervised on May 1 and that the facility failed to report the incident. According the Independent Recor...
State finds one Helena nursing home neglects patients The state has found that one nursing home in Helena has neglected at least one of its patients. In a recent incident, one unsupervised resident caught on fire after smoking a cigarette. The Department of Health and Human Service's survey found Big Sky Health Care and Community neglected the resident when she was outside, unsupervised on May 1 and that the facility failed to report the incident. According the Independent Recor...
Friday, June 29 2018 6:13 PM EDT2018-06-29 22:13:35 GMT
Republicans are still working hard to call a special session of the legislature. GOP lawmakers do not have enough votes yet to make it happen, but they have made progress since the announcement came out on Wednesday. Senator Scott Sales said the petition paperwork was delivered to the Secretary of State's office late Wednesday. Republicans needed ten signatures for polling paperwork to be sent out to the legislative body. Sales said they received more than enough signatures on that e...
Republicans are still working hard to call a special session of the legislature. GOP lawmakers do not have enough votes yet to make it happen, but they have made progress since the announcement came out on Wednesday. Senator Scott Sales said the petition paperwork was delivered to the Secretary of State's office late Wednesday. Republicans needed ten signatures for polling paperwork to be sent out to the legislative body. Sales said they received more than enough signatures on that e...
Friday, June 29 2018 11:32 AM EDT2018-06-29 15:32:50 GMT
At a local Great Falls Rising meeting, not only was news about President Trump’s visit announced but how his trade policies and tariffs are taking a toll on local workers; especially our farmers here in Big Sky Country. Great Falls Rising is a non-partisan, progressive organization that meets monthly to discuss topics regarding human rights and equality. At this month's public meeting, several key community members gathered as part of the panel. These members include Er...
At a local Great Falls Rising meeting, not only was news about President Trump’s visit announced but how his trade policies and tariffs are taking a toll on local workers; especially our farmers here in Big Sky Country. Great Falls Rising is a non-partisan, progressive organization that meets monthly to discuss topics regarding human rights and equality. At this month's public meeting, several key community members gathered as part of the panel. These members include Er...
Friday, June 29 2018 9:36 AM EDT2018-06-29 13:36:58 GMT
Rallies are planned in the Magic City this weekend after a large protest led to arrests of more than 500 people in Washington D.C protesting the president's immigration policy.
Rallies are planned in the Magic City this weekend after a large protest led to arrests of more than 500 people in Washington D.C protesting the president's immigration policy.
Thursday, June 28 2018 1:34 PM EDT2018-06-28 17:34:12 GMT
In Billings and Laurel, we're learning there is a huge need for host families as international students make their way to Montana ahead of the school year.
In Billings and Laurel, we're learning there is a huge need for host families as international students make their way to Montana ahead of the school year.
Thursday, June 28 2018 9:36 AM EDT2018-06-28 13:36:09 GMT
While several cities are still recovering from the high flood waters, many now have their eyes set on wildfire season. From putting on the mask to the boots and pants, fighting a wildfire has a completely different approach as opposed to its cousin: the structure fire. Not only is there different gear involved, but different vehicles as well. When responding to a wildfire, a brush vehicle and water tanker are dispatched instead of the commonly seen fire truck. The name wildfi...
While several cities are still recovering from the high flood waters, many now have their eyes set on wildfire season. From putting on the mask to the boots and pants, fighting a wildfire has a completely different approach as opposed to its cousin: the structure fire. Not only is there different gear involved, but different vehicles as well. When responding to a wildfire, a brush vehicle and water tanker are dispatched instead of the commonly seen fire truck. The name wildfi...
Wednesday, June 27 2018 12:05 PM EDT2018-06-27 16:05:12 GMT
We have seen almost historic flood levels across our state with several cities still trying to recover from the damage left behind. But just how historic was it? One of the most common remarks people had when asked about the flooding was, "This isn't as bad as 2011..." or "It was worse back in the flood of '75..." So just how bad was the flood of 2018? Comparing flooding statistics requires two different viewpoints. Statewide and local. When we ...
We have seen almost historic flood levels across our state with several cities still trying to recover from the damage left behind. But just how historic was it? One of the most common remarks people had when asked about the flooding was, "This isn't as bad as 2011..." or "It was worse back in the flood of '75..." So just how bad was the flood of 2018? Comparing flooding statistics requires two different viewpoints. Statewide and local. When we ...
Tuesday, June 26 2018 9:17 AM EDT2018-06-26 13:17:22 GMT
After the last of community input was taken into account at Monday nights meeting, the Boundary Committee finished and submitted their final draft of school redistricting to the GFPS School Board. While no one will be crossing the river, students at Malmstrom AFB could soon be seeing a different set of classrooms. Students at Malmstrom attend 3 different schools within the city of Great Falls: Loy Elementary, North Middle School, and C.M. Russel High school. W...
After the last of community input was taken into account at Monday nights meeting, the Boundary Committee finished and submitted their final draft of school redistricting to the GFPS School Board. While no one will be crossing the river, students at Malmstrom AFB could soon be seeing a different set of classrooms. Students at Malmstrom attend 3 different schools within the city of Great Falls: Loy Elementary, North Middle School, and C.M. Russel High school. W...
Thursday, August 25 2016 4:54 PM EDT2016-08-25 20:54:37 GMT
Greg Gianforte in studio
Republican gubernatorial candidate, Greg Gianforte, says Governor Steve Bullock is "waving the white flag" when it comes to fighting for Montana energy.
Republican gubernatorial candidate, Greg Gianforte, says Governor Steve Bullock is "waving the white flag" when it comes to fighting for Montana energy.
