Our regular feature highlighting a few of the latest and most interesting local and national news items from various sources. Anti-Israel protests in Missoula, from MTPR:https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2023-11-06/missoulians-protest-and-push-for-peace-in-israel-hamas-war Suspect nabbed in Great Falls shooting, from KRTV:https://www.krtv.com/news/crime-and-courts/great-falls-shooting-suspect-arrested-in-wheatland-county Montana State Auditor Troy Downing enters Eastern District congressional race, from FOX News/MSN:https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/emerging-gop-candidate-combat-veteran-enters-race-for-montana-congressional-seat-held-by-matt-rosendale/ar-AA1jcZxo
Author: ECB Staff
Gunshots On GF Eastside, Tumbleweed Apocalypse, And More
Our regular feature highlighting a few of the latest and most interesting local and national news items from various sources. Arrests made in Great Fall gunfire incident, from KRTV:https://www.krtv.com/news/crime-and-courts/gunshots-lead-to-2-teens-being-arrested-in-great-falls Massive tumbleweed pile up in Great Falls neighborhood, from AccuWeather:https://www.accuweather.com/en/severe-weather/tumbleweeds-pile-up-in-front-of-montana-homes-amid-high-winds/1588253 Moose sighting in town, from NonStop Local, ABC/FOX:https://www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/moose-spotted-on-rivers-edge-trail-in-great-falls-wednesday/article_9211628c-6dec-11ee-afee-93b8b1772c79.html Brad Johnson enters MT Senate race, from MTPR:https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2023-10-18/upper-seven-law-brad-johnson-running-for-u-s-senate-leaking-wastewater-pond
Suspicious Great Falls Death, Former MT Governor Dies, And More
Our regular feature highlighting a few of the latest and most interesting local and national news items from various sources. Former Montana Governor Schwinden passes away, from MTPR:https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2023-10-10/ted-schwinden-former-montana-governor-dies-at-98 Recent rash of Great Falls fires, from KRTV:https://www.krtv.com/news/great-falls-news/gffr-releases-details-about-three-recent-fires Suspicious death in Great Falls, from ABC/FOX NonStop Local:https://www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/great-falls-police-investigate-suspicious-death-saturday/article_0bdcec3c-66e3-11ee-99ba-6f07ef5c605a.html
Great Falls City Commission Candidates Political Party Affiliations
A question that is frequently asked of local candidates running for non-partisan seats for mayor and city commission is, “What political party do you belong to?”. Party designation is not required for commission/mayor candidates and there will be no ‘D’ or ‘R’ by their names on the upcoming November ballot. Nevertheless, many voters consider party…
Commissioner Pinocci Busted In Great Falls, MT Dem Running For Gov, And More
Our weekly feature highlighting a few of the latest and most interesting local and national news items from various sources. Montana PSC Commissioner, Republican Randy Pinocci, arrested in Great Falls on warrant, from the Helena Independent Record:https://helenair.com/news/state-regional/randy-pinocci-arrested-public-service-commission-disorderly-conduct/article_8e7b9b3c-5187-11ee-91fe-7f4d5519d07b.html Democrat Ryan Busse seeks to unseat Governor Gianforte in 2024, from the Missoula Current:Former firearms exec Busse launches run…
GF Dem Drops Out Of Race, Citing ‘Authoritarian Bigots’ And State Dem Party Leadership
Great Falls Democrat Barbara Bessette recently posted on her Twitter page that she was dropping out of the 2024 race for state legislature in HD 20, a seat she previously held, losing reelection in 2020 then failing to win back the seat again in 2022. Here are some excerpts from Bessette’s full statement which can…
Killer Griz Put Down, MT Dem Tax ‘Charade’, Judge Delays State Charter Schools
Our weekly feature highlighting a few of the latest and most interesting local and national news items from various sources. Columnist Ochenski brings Democrats’ dilemma to forefront, from the Montana Standard:George Ochenski: Tester, Schweitzer, special session (mtstandard.com) Helena judge rules against public charter schools, from MTPR:https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2023-09-07/judge-blocks-the-state-from-approving-new-public-charter-schools Montana FWP euthanizes killer bear, from KRTV:https://www.krtv.com/grizzly-bear-that-killed-woman-near-west-yellowstone-in-july-euthanized-after-breaking-into-home
Meth Head Tries To Buy Gun In Great Falls, MT Gov’s Charter School Panel, And More
Our weekly feature highlighting a few of the latest and most interesting local and national news items from various sources. Man could face 10 years and is held in jail until January sentencing, from ABC/FOX Great Falls:https://www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/great-falls-man-hid-five-years-of-meth-use-to-attempt-gun-purchase/article_fd9d8646-477e-11ee-93e2-ab54b9894296.html Governor Gianforte names members for panel approving charter schools, from MTPR:https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2023-08-29/gianforte-appoints-members-to-the-panel-tasked-with-forming-new-charter-schools Report ‘White Lives Matter’ graffiti in Great Falls,…
Great Falls Mayoral Candidates Political Party Affiliations
A question that is frequently asked of local candidates running for non-partisan seats for mayor and city commission is, “What political party do you belong to?”. Party designation is not required for commission/mayor candidates and there will be no ‘D’ or ‘R’ by their names on the upcoming November ballot. Nevertheless, many voters consider party…
National Website Slams GF Crime Rate, New Traffic Measures On Westside, Local Woman Stealing Mail
Our weekly feature highlighting a few of the latest and most interesting local and national news items from various sources. New traffic control in Northwest Great Falls, from KRTV:https://www.krtv.com/news/great-falls-news/traffic-change-on-16th-avenue-nw-in-great-falls National website says Great Falls crime rate “…42% higher than the national average…Violent crime 25% higher than the national average”, from KMON:Any Surprise This Montana City Is…