Great Falls Jewish community getting set for Hanukkah, from KRTV:https://www.krtv.com/news/great-falls-news/preparing-to-celebrate-hanukkah-in-great-falls Montana Supreme Court legally affirms climate alarmist action, from MTPRhttps://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2024-12-18/montana-supreme-court-backs-youth-plaintiffs-in-groundbreaking-climate-trial Major fentanyl bust in Great Falls, Operation Tacoma Sunrise, from NonStop Local:https://www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/authorities-dismantle-major-fentanyl-trafficking-ring-in-great-falls/article_cb13ef0e-bcca-11ef-999a-67136444ff48.html
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Local Landfill Is Searched For Remains, Shelter In Place For GF Schools, And More
Authorities search a landfill near Great Falls for missing woman’s remains, from NonStop Local:https://www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/authorities-search-cascade-county-landfill-for-missing-womans-remains/article_73e661aa-b287-11ef-aeb9-6b501c40aa41.html Due to potential threat Great Falls Public Schools ordered to shelter in place Thursday morning, from KRTV:https://www.krtv.com/news/great-falls-news/great-falls-one-of-several-montana-communities-hit-by-hoax-school-threat GFPL board okays new library management agreement, from The Electric:https://theelectricgf.com/2024/11/27/library-board-approves-new-management-agreement-with-city/
Gov. Gianforte Is New Vice Chair, Electricity Rates Lowered, And More
Montana’s Governor Greg Gianforte is new vice chair of the national Republican Governors Association, from MTPR:https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2024-11-25/briefs-gianforte-appointment-republicans-back-trump-nominees Montana Public Service Commission lowers electricity rates, from KRTV:https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/psc-votes-to-lower-northwestern-energys-electricity-rates Chronic wasting disease detected in deer near Great Falls, from ABC/FOX NonStop Local:https://www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/cwd-detected-in-mule-deer-north-of-great-falls-for-first-time/article_6099b438-a901-11ef-8972-27745bbf9c99.html
GFPD Public Safety Update: “…¼ pound of fentanyl powder, 37,370 fentanyl pills” Seized
Editors note: following is the text of a Great Falls public safety update given by GFPD Chief Newton at Tuesday night’s Great Falls city Commission meeting, 11/19/2024 During fall of 2023, the voters of Great Falls chose not to approve the Public Safety Mill levy and bond request. Since then, the members of the Great…
Letter To The Editor – ‘CIVICS 101’
Editors note: the opinions expressed in “Letters to the Editor” do not necessarily reflect the opinions of E-City Beat, our volunteer staff, or contributors. All letters to the editor are welcome and will be considered for publication. With the upcoming election, here is a crash course in our government. LEGISLATIVE: To write and pass laws….
MT Dems Tester, Tranel, and Especially Driscoll, In Trouble
The Real Clear Politics polling average gives GOP challenger Tim Sheehy a 7 point lead over Democrat incumbent Jon Tester. RCP also gives Ryan Zinke (R) a 6 point lead over Monica Tranel (D) in the MT 1st District House race, and Troy Downing (R) a whopping 21 point lead over John Driscoll (D) in…
Great Falls Candidates: Sandor Hopkins For HD23
Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD23 are Republican Eric Tilleman and Democrat Sandor Hopkins. Tilleman did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. Who I am: I grew up in an Air Force family, yet have lived most of my life in Great Falls. I graduated…
Great Falls Candidates: Jane Weber For HD19
Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD19 are Republican Hannah Trebas and Democrat Jane Weber. Trebas did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. Jane WeberCandidate for House District 19 I have lived in HD 19 for over 35 years. Like most people, I want our grandchildren…
Local Candidates: Cascade County Commission
Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Cascade County Commission are Republican Eric Hinebauch and Democrat Don Ryan. Ryan did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. Republican Rae Grulkowski has filed as a write-in candidate. I am 5th generation Montanan, that grew up on the Hi-Line near Chinook, MT. My…
Great Falls Candidates: James Rickley For HD25
Editors note: Candidates on the November 5 ballot for Great Falls/Cascade County HD25 are Republican Steve Gist and Democrat James Rickley. Gist did not respond to our request for a candidate profile. James RickleyComposer | Musician | ProducerEducator | Teacher | PrincipalSuperintendent | LeaderConsensus Builder Montana House Of Representatives District 25Cascade CountyDistrict 25 for 22…