Good Day
Great Falls
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Great Falls College MSU, high school students learn Indigenous paddle carving by making five foot Tlingit paddles with Brandon Gomez from Southeast Alaska. A grant from Great Falls Public Schools led by Director Dugan Coburn supports a project that connects the community with Native American culture. KXLH
- ➤ Great Falls College MSU hosted a traditional paddle carving session today for high school students, who learned hands-on techniques and cultural history from Brandon Gomez (Tlingit). The grant-backed project connects Indigenous heritage with classroom learning. KRTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Cascade City-County Health Department Board of Health discussed budget challenges as rising costs outpaced grant revenues & evaluated nonmandatory grant-funded programs showing a loss. The board will continue reviewing financial reports while managing staffing reductions of 19 positions and shifting roles to meet the challenges. KRTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At a Wednesday board meeting, the Cascade City-County Health Department addressed budget challenges as rising costs outpaced grant funds, leading to the review of non-mandated programs and staff cuts. Chairman Joe Briggs said the board will continue to study financial reports to decide which services to support. KXLH
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Armageddon Film Screening
7-10 p.m. — The Newberry — Tickets starting at $33 — Experience the iconic film Armageddon in a charming local venue.
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