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Great Falls
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at Sunnyside Elementary School received new books today, thanks to community donations and a partnership with KRTV and the Scripps Howard Fund (supporting early literacy for young readers). KRTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CDC data shows overall flu test positives declined from 32% to 25% nationally, but some areas such as Montana show rates as high as 40% (per official reports). Health experts note that the new subclade K of influenza A may lower vaccine effectiveness and advise vaccination and frequent handwashing. Great Falls Tribune
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Realtors in Great Falls say rising interest rates and low inventory are making it hard for buyers and renters to secure homes in 2026—experts note that listings improved from pre-COVID lows yet affordability still poses challenges. KXLH
- ➤ Realtors report that a scarce supply of homes and rising interest rates are making it harder for many Great Falls residents to afford housing. Although available listings have grown from 16 to 183 a month, buyers and renters still face steep pressures in a recovering, pre-pandemic market. KRTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Voters are invited to cast their vote for Tribune’s Prep Athlete of the Week contest running Jan. 13-16; nominees include Great Falls High swimmers Ella Kingsland and Seth Woldtvedt, and CMR’s Madelyn Bailey (swimming) and Miles Duda (basketball), with voting open until 11:59 p.m. Friday. Great Falls Tribune
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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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Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
7:00-10:30 PM — Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets from $185 — Experience the electrifying performance of TINA - The Tina Turner Musical in Great Falls, MT.
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