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Like many Montana counties, Cascade County came about because of the railroad, and particularly a plan between two influential men, Paris Gibson and Robert Vaugh. They plotted a city near what is now called the Great Falls, in order to take advantage of the falls to create hydroelectric power. Railroad magnate James Hill provided much of the financing for the early town of Great Falls, which was built on what was once Blackfeet land. The city now relies as much on the Air Force base as its other primary industries.
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The University of Providence in Great Falls announced on Aug. 4 the upcoming fall semester will be conducted online due to increased spread of the novel coronavirus in Montana.
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Montana Department of Commerce officials say the Republican National Committee sent imitation census paperwork to residents in Cascade County. Similar…
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Montana saw an almost 70% voter turnout this week according to the secretary of state’s office. County clerks said that’s larger-than-usual participation…