KFBB - News - Local http://www.kfbb.com/news/local RSS Feed for KFBB - News - Local en-us Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:35:33 GMT GF Man Charged with Homicide After Selling His Prescription http://www.kfbb.com/news/local/50080072.html A Great Falls man is in jail tonight (7/6) charged with killing a woman by giving her his prescription drugs. David Beverly is facing several charges including distribution of dangerous drugs, witness tampering and negligent homicide. Police say he gave methadone pills to Kala Madson. New Wing Commander at Montana Air National Guard http://www.kfbb.com/news/local/50079387.html There’s a new man in charge at the Montana Air National Guard. Colonel Pete Hronek of Great Falls has been selected as the new Wing Commander of MANG. Currently he’s the Operations Group Commander for the Wing but he’s held all sorts of jobs during his 25 years with the Guard. Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center Offers Variety of Programs to Bring in Summer Travelers http://www.kfbb.com/news/local/50073812.html Summer is off to a busy start at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. With the weather heating up, they are seeing more visitors walk through their doors. Some people are even traveling across the world to see what Montana has to offer. Threat of Severe Weather This Afternoon http://www.kfbb.com/news/local/50036222.html The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center says severe storms are likely to develop this afternoon. The latest advisory warns that wind damage could be widespread. Fire Chief Accused of Fleeing the Scene of Fatal Accident Allowed to Leave State Until Further Trial Proceedings http://www.kfbb.com/news/local/50038702.html A local volunteer fire chief accused of fatally striking 21-year-old Sasha Holt with his vehicle and fleeing the scene last Wednesday (7/1) has been allowed to leave the state of Montana with his family until further court proceedings. Body Found Near Rainbow Dam Identified As Missing Great Falls Man http://www.kfbb.com/news/local/49946607.html The Cascade County Coroner's Office has confirmed that a body recovered Friday (7/3) near the Rainbow Dam on the Missouri River is indeed that of John Ritland of Great Falls who had been missing for about a week. Trailer Home Destroyed in Fire http://www.kfbb.com/news/local/49985382.html Yesterday (7/4) was a day of celebration for millions of people across the country but the night ended in tragedy for three Great Falls Residents. A massive fire at the River's Edge Park - - a mobile home complex on the southwest side left them homeless. State Leaders Disagree on Benefits of Climate Change Bill for Montana http://www.kfbb.com/news/local/49988567.html The U.S. Senate has yet to act on the controversial climate change bill passed by the House of Representatives on June 26th. Rep. Dennis Rehberg (R-MT) says the bill will hurt Montanans by increasing energy costs, but Governor Brian Schweitzer (D) says the bill would actually be a big boost for the state. Cat Shot in Leg Gets Second Chance at Life http://www.kfbb.com/news/local/49988337.html A Sun Prairie cat is shot in the leg, and is now getting a second chance of life. Targee is looking for a new family to call his own. Fireworks Stands Closing http://www.kfbb.com/news/local/49985502.html The Fourth of July has come and gone but some fireworks stands in Cascade County were still open for business today (7/5). The TNT Fireworks stand in Black Eagle was one of the last to close. Whatever didn't sell will be boxed up and shipped back to the factory.