Great Falls Gazette

Gary Stewart, aged 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. He was born on October 31, 1938, to Miller (Bud) and Marjorie (Holtz) Stewart of Great Falls. Shortly after graduating from Central Catholic High School in 1956, he joined the United States Navy and served our country aboard two aircraft carriers. The Kearsarge and Oriskany. After receiving an Honorable ...

August 3rd through 7th, 2026, five law enforcement agencies joined forces to ensure sex offenders registered in Great Falls and Cascade County are following their court-ordered restrictions.

Law enforcement officers from Great Falls Police Department (GFPD), Cascade County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), United States Marshal Service (USMS) – District of Montana, Montana D...

On Monday, August 10th, 2026, at approximately 6:35 AM, Great Falls Police officers initiated a vehicle pursuit after a traffic stop was attempted at the intersection of 2nd Street South and 10th Avenue South, and the driver failed to comply.

The driver, a 65-year-old white male with a white beard, was operating a maroon 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. During the pursuit,...

Gary Joseph Baron, aged 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. He was born in Great Falls, MT on June 2, 1953 (Coronation of Queen Elizabeth) to parents, Fabian (Chick) Baron and Betty J. (Taras) Baron.

Gary graduated from Great Falls High School and served in the Navy and the Army. He was a hard worker and generously helped many people with whatever was needed,...

Thadd Olen Gifford, 69, formerly from Great Falls, Montana passed away peacefully the morning of July 28, 2026 in Golden Valley, Arizona, due to a long battle with COPD. Thadd was born April 6, 1957 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to Glen “Butch” and Nancy Gifford. As the oldest of four kids, he was the big brother everyone looked up to-a natural leader, protector, and role ...