Cascade County News Archives

Voting in the Nov. 3 city of Great Falls general election is outpacing voting in the crowded Sept.

A lease agreement between Cascade County and the Montana Department of Transportation has residents in the Hardy Creek Area concerned about where to dump their trash in the future, but at a meeting Thursday, officials from both sides came together to clear up the confusion.

Property tax notices will be hitting mailboxes in Cascade County soon, and now there's a new option for making your payments.

Cascade County commissioners on Tuesday awarded a $658,400 contract to construct a transit facility to James Talcott Construction.

The Winter Weather Advisory that was to begin at noon today is now in effect as of 9 am.

Cascade County has received a $165,513 federal grant to study development around Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls and its missile complex spread across nine northcentral Montana counties.

Two former members of the teaching staff at North Middle School have been charged with felony assault on a minor and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of children.

An upset Cascade County Sheriff David Castle said jobs had to be cut after budget moves by Cascade County commissioners, but a commissioner said the sheriff's budget didn't call for any job cuts.

The proposed southern arterial aimed at reducing congestion on 10th Avenue South in Great Falls is one step closer to becoming a reality.

A Great Falls man previously convicted for sexual assault was charged Thursday with sex crimes on two separate victims.

A budget battle that's been raging for months between Cascade Countya s Sheriff and Commissioners came to a head today.

One word popped in Cascade student Jay Hickam's mind upon hearing he would be shopping for clothes with a Cascade County Sheriff's Office deputy - "Yes!" Hickam, 9, was among a dozen elementary school students from Cascade County who were paired with 12 deputies for the Shop with the Sheriff program at Wal-Mart on Wednesday.

The United Way of Cascade County is wrapping up its Pacesetter Fundraising Campaign, and the total raised is $466,000 and counting.

Opportunities Inc. has been waging a war on poverty since 1965, and it is now facing an uphill battle.

Two former members of the teaching staff at North Middle School have been charged with felony assault on a minor and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of children.

Approximately 75 volunteers spent Friday morning raking leaves and cleaning for their fellow community members in Great Falls as part of the annual Day of Caring.

Ballots for the city commission and mayoral election will be mailed Monday, according to the Cascade County Elections Office.

Veteran state Sen. Don Ryan, D-Great Falls, announced his candidacy Friday for the Montana Public Service Commission seat that spans 19 counties in northeastern Montana.

It's a growing problem that's hit North Central Montana communities especially hard.

"911, what's your emergency?" As the technology revolution continues to change everyday life, many hold to the notion that some things don't change.

Owners of a $100,000 home will see $4.15 drop in county taxes in 2009-2010, Cascade County Finance Director Randy Hand said.

With donations drying up and equipment getting old, the Sun River Volunteer Fire Department is turning to taxpayers for the first time in its 46-year history, calling for a $75-a-year fee for fire service.

Cascade County is getting some financial help for firefighting efforts, as it prepares to receive a $20,000 grant towards equipment, including fire suits and shelters for fire departments in rural communities.

A Great Falls man was charged this past weekend for his 10th driving under the influence offense.

Property taxes are going down in Cascade County's proposed $58.3 million 2009-2010 budget, which includes a nearly $600,000 transfer to bolster public safety after cash reserves were spent.

WASHINGTON - Peggy Beltrone worries the rush to pass climate change legislation will leave rural America behind.

A Great Falls man was found not guilty Thursday of the most serious charge related to accusations that he sexually assaulted and photographed a woman as she slept during a Christmas party last year.