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Suspicious Great Falls Death, Former MT Governor Dies, And More

Posted on October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 by ECB Staff

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

Posted on September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 by ECB Staff

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

Posted on September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 by ECB Staff

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

Posted on September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 by ECB Staff

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

Posted on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 by ECB Staff

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

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by ECB Staff

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

Posted on August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 by ECB Staff

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

Posted on August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 by ECB Staff

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…

FBI Flash-Bang In Great Falls, Suit To Nix GF Library Levy, MT Greenies Win In State Court

Posted on August 14, 2023August 14, 2023 by ECB Staff

Our weekly feature highlighting a few of the latest and most interesting local and national news items from various sources. FBI deploys flash-bang while executing search warrant in Great Falls Sunday night, from KRTV:https://www.krtv.com/news/crime-and-courts/fbi-executes-search-warrant-in-great-falls Two local voters file lawsuit to void Great Falls Public Library mill levy election, from The Electric:Lawsuit filed over library levy election…

Great Falls Man Fired From Job After Protesting At LGBTQ+ Event

Posted on August 7, 2023August 8, 2023 by ECB Staff

Editors note: E-City Beat received the following email on July 28th. The ‘blog’ referred to in the email from Mr. Ross published a post which urged the public to contact his employer. The blog is run by Cascade County Democratic Central Committee Chair Helena Lovick and former/current Democrat Party candidate and precinct captain Jasmine Taylor….