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Great Falls could lose one of it's golf courses
Great Falls could lose one of it's golf courses
Since 1992 the golf course fund has been deficit totaling over $700,000 dollars. The city manager of Great Falls, Greg Doyon says its simple people are not playing enough golf and the city's general fund is taking the bulk of the hit to keep the courses alive. Golfers are saying that is not the case. They say its not the their fault because there are still a lot of them that still play the game. It's the city's for not managing funds properly. As of right now bo...More >>Since 1992 the golf course fund has been deficit totaling over $700,000 dollars. The city manager of Great Falls, Greg Doyon says its simple people are not playing enough golf and the city's general fund is taking the bulk of the hit to keep the courses alive. Golfers are saying that is not the case. They say its not the their fault because there are still a lot of them that still play the game. It's the city's for not managing funds properly. As of right now bo...More >>Woman sentenced to 20 years in death of boy who was tortured
Woman sentenced to 20 years in death of boy who was tortured
A Milwaukee woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in the torture and starvation death of a 7-year-old boy.
More >>A Milwaukee woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in the torture and starvation death of a 7-year-old boy.
More >>Murder Victim's Mother Wants Answers
Murder Victim's Mother Wants Answers
A year after his murder, Ryan Eakin’s family isn't convinced police arrested the right man- at least not without more answers. "It just makes it difficult for us to have closure at this point when we don’t really know the true story," says Kirk Eakin, Ryan’s dad. The day after his son Ryan was killed, Austin Lee Kroll-McLaughlin was charged with deliberate homicide and earlier this year plead guilty. According to court documents Kroll-McLaughlin fatally ...More >>A year after his murder, Ryan Eakin’s family isn't convinced police arrested the right man- at least not without more answers. "It just makes it difficult for us to have closure at this point when we don’t really know the true story," says Kirk Eakin, Ryan’s dad. The day after his son Ryan was killed, Austin Lee Kroll-McLaughlin was charged with deliberate homicide and earlier this year plead guilty. According to court documents Kroll-McLaughlin fatally ...More >>New Autism School Opening This Fall
New Autism School Opening This Fall
In education news, a new school for children with autism is opening this fall in Great Falls, and organizers say it's the first one of its kind in the state,
More >>In education news, a new school for children with autism is opening this fall in Great Falls, and organizers say it's the first one of its kind in the state,
More >>6-year-old hit by car in Great Falls
6-year-old hit by car in Great Falls
A 6-year-old child was hit by a vehicle in Great Falls Wednesday evening. According to the Great Falls Police Department, the incident happened at the intersection of 29th Street and 2nd Avenue. It is still unclear at this time what led to the accident, or if anyone else was involved. Police tell KFBB while initial reports are vague, scanner traffic indicates non-life threatening injuries, and the incident "sounded minor." We will continue to update you if mor...More >>A 6-year-old child was hit by a vehicle in Great Falls Wednesday evening. According to the Great Falls Police Department, the incident happened at the intersection of 29th Street and 2nd Avenue. It is still unclear at this time what led to the accident, or if anyone else was involved. Police tell KFBB while initial reports are vague, scanner traffic indicates non-life threatening injuries, and the incident "sounded minor." We will continue to update you if mor...More >>Hot Summer Nights event coming to Lewistown Friday
Hot Summer Nights event coming to Lewistown Friday
There's a new event coming to Lewistown Friday evening. It's called "Hot Summer Nights," and it's a chance for you to get out and explore Lewistown's downtown district.
More >>There's a new event coming to Lewistown Friday evening. It's called "Hot Summer Nights," and it's a chance for you to get out and explore Lewistown's downtown district.
More >>Was your mobile phone hacked? Security breach reported
Was your mobile phone hacked? Security breach reported
First reported by security expert Nitay Artenstein, a bug in Apple's security allowed hackers to access Broadcom's Wi-Fi chipsets remotely without user interaction.
More >>First reported by security expert Nitay Artenstein, a bug in Apple's security allowed hackers to access Broadcom's Wi-Fi chipsets remotely without user interaction.
More >>Bringing big game animals back to life
Bringing big game animals back to life
A taxidermist's job is to make animals like deer, elk, even bears look as life like as possible once they've been harvested, but in order to make that happen, it takes a lot of time, training, a skilled eye and of course, lots of patience.
More >>A taxidermist's job is to make animals like deer, elk, even bears look as life like as possible once they've been harvested, but in order to make that happen, it takes a lot of time, training, a skilled eye and of course, lots of patience.
More >>Trenton Johnson: beloved friend, son and team (SLIDESHOW)
Trenton Johnson: beloved friend, son and team (SLIDESHOW)
Trenton Johnson, 19, was a new firefighter living in Bozeman and attending Montana State. He grew up in Missoula where he excelled at lacrosse.
More >>Trenton Johnson, 19, was a new firefighter living in Bozeman and attending Montana State. He grew up in Missoula where he excelled at lacrosse.
More >>Street light hit in Great Falls; traffic blocked
Street light hit in Great Falls; traffic blocked
A power pole has been knocked down on 2nd Ave North in Great Falls, directly across from Perkins. It appears as though a truck hit the pole; it is unclear at this time what led to the accident, or if there are any injuries. Traffic is reduced one lane, and authorities are asking drivers to avoid the answer. Great Falls Fire Rescue and Great Falls Police are currently responding. Power crews arrived just after 4:30 P.M. to assess the damage. We will continue to upd...
More >>A power pole has been knocked down on 2nd Ave North in Great Falls, directly across from Perkins. It appears as though a truck hit the pole; it is unclear at this time what led to the accident, or if there are any injuries. Traffic is reduced one lane, and authorities are asking drivers to avoid the answer. Great Falls Fire Rescue and Great Falls Police are currently responding. Power crews arrived just after 4:30 P.M. to assess the damage. We will continue to upd...
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Man allegedly solicited sex from cop undercover posing as teen boy
Man allegedly solicited sex from cop undercover posing as teen boy
A Great Falls man is charged with sexual abuse of a child after allegedly soliciting sex from police posing as a teenager online. According to court documents, Alex Hamilton is charged with two counts of sexual abuse of children.
More >>A Great Falls man is charged with sexual abuse of a child after allegedly soliciting sex from police posing as a teenager online. According to court documents, Alex Hamilton is charged with two counts of sexual abuse of children.
More >>Bullock For President? Governor Creates Federal PAC
Bullock For President? Governor Creates Federal PAC
Governor Steve Bullock has been tabbed as the top Democratic governor to potentially run against President Trump in 2020 by The New York Times. During a meeting with reporters, Bullock said he's seeking to add his voice to the national conversation on many issues, but it was premature to start talking about a presidential race. Wednesday, Bullock told KFBB he is still focused on his job leading Montana, but says the country can learn a lot from the way things are done in the Treasur...More >>Governor Steve Bullock has been tabbed as the top Democratic governor to potentially run against President Trump in 2020 by The New York Times. During a meeting with reporters, Bullock said he's seeking to add his voice to the national conversation on many issues, but it was premature to start talking about a presidential race. Wednesday, Bullock told KFBB he is still focused on his job leading Montana, but says the country can learn a lot from the way things are done in the Treasur...More >>White House: Budget deficit to spike to $702B
White House: Budget deficit to spike to $702B
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says worsening tax revenues will cause the budget deficit to jump to $702 billion this year. That's a $99 billion spike from what was predicted less than two months ago.
More >>WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says worsening tax revenues will cause the budget deficit to jump to $702 billion this year. That's a $99 billion spike from what was predicted less than two months ago.
More >>Industrial hemp new star crop in Montana agriculture
Industrial hemp new star crop in Montana agriculture
"It has taken 17 years to finally get our first crop in the ground." In 2001, industrial hemp became legal to grow in Montana. And considering it's one of the fastest growing crops around, it's amazing how long it took to actually be planted in Montana soil. "We have about six hundred miles that we share with our Canadian neighbors, and they're making good money on industrial hemp, whereas Montana's making not one penny," says Chris Christiaens, lobbyist for Mont...More >>"It has taken 17 years to finally get our first crop in the ground." In 2001, industrial hemp became legal to grow in Montana. And considering it's one of the fastest growing crops around, it's amazing how long it took to actually be planted in Montana soil. "We have about six hundred miles that we share with our Canadian neighbors, and they're making good money on industrial hemp, whereas Montana's making not one penny," says Chris Christiaens, lobbyist for Mont...More >>Murder Victim's Mother Wants Answers
Murder Victim's Mother Wants Answers
A year after his murder, Ryan Eakin’s family isn't convinced police arrested the right man- at least not without more answers. "It just makes it difficult for us to have closure at this point when we don’t really know the true story," says Kirk Eakin, Ryan’s dad. The day after his son Ryan was killed, Austin Lee Kroll-McLaughlin was charged with deliberate homicide and earlier this year plead guilty. According to court documents Kroll-McLaughlin fatally ...More >>A year after his murder, Ryan Eakin’s family isn't convinced police arrested the right man- at least not without more answers. "It just makes it difficult for us to have closure at this point when we don’t really know the true story," says Kirk Eakin, Ryan’s dad. The day after his son Ryan was killed, Austin Lee Kroll-McLaughlin was charged with deliberate homicide and earlier this year plead guilty. According to court documents Kroll-McLaughlin fatally ...More >>Man stabbed to death in East Glacier Park, suspect in custody
Man stabbed to death in East Glacier Park, suspect in custody
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A man who was stabbed to death July 5th in East Glacier Park has been identified as Shane LaPlant. LaPlant was 35 years old. We are told the incident happened at a wedding party. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is handling the investigation. We are working on getting more information for you at this time. A GoFundMe account has been started for LaPlant's family to help cover funeral costs.
More >>A man who was stabbed to death July 5th in East Glacier Park has been identified as Shane LaPlant. LaPlant was 35 years old. We are told the incident happened at a wedding party. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is handling the investigation. We are working on getting more information for you at this time. A GoFundMe account has been started for LaPlant's family to help cover funeral costs.
More >>Multiple Fires Burning In The Flathead
Multiple Fires Burning In The Flathead
Multiple fires are burning in northwestern Montana Sunday evening. The first fire is being called the Lazier Creek Fire and it is burning south of U.S. Highway 2 and Middle Thompson Lake. It grew from 40 acres to more than 400 acres Sunday afternoon and is actively being fueled by dry brush and timber. We're told pre-evacuation orders have been given to residents of Bend Ranger Station. Another fire is also burning in the area, known as the Rogers Fire. The blaze has burned more than ...More >>Multiple fires are burning in northwestern Montana Sunday evening. The first fire is being called the Lazier Creek Fire and it is burning south of U.S. Highway 2 and Middle Thompson Lake. It grew from 40 acres to more than 400 acres Sunday afternoon and is actively being fueled by dry brush and timber. We're told pre-evacuation orders have been given to residents of Bend Ranger Station. Another fire is also burning in the area, known as the Rogers Fire. The blaze has burned more than ...More >>Missoula Marathon Draws Large Crowd
Missoula Marathon Draws Large Crowd
Sunday marks the eleventh running of the Missoula Marathon, which has been over the past decade one of the largest growing marathon's in the United States. Runners from all fifty states and over a dozen countries will be participating in the half and full marathon competitions. Ten thousand combined runners will hit the streets of Missoula and brave the heat. With temperatures expected to get into the upper 90s by midday, course officials are closing off the course an hour ea...More >>Sunday marks the eleventh running of the Missoula Marathon, which has been over the past decade one of the largest growing marathon's in the United States. Runners from all fifty states and over a dozen countries will be participating in the half and full marathon competitions. Ten thousand combined runners will hit the streets of Missoula and brave the heat. With temperatures expected to get into the upper 90s by midday, course officials are closing off the course an hour ea...More >>
