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Great Falls
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Wild Hare now offers a new Cajun-inspired menu with Gulf South flavors as longtime chef Bill Goers retires after 50 years and becomes operations manager; Executive Chef Matthew Black said the menu features cool specials and desserts (inspired by his early restaurant Bayou) for local diners. KXLH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ MTN's Tim McGonigal presented a $1,000 check to the Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art on Thursday, Jan. 15 — a gift from the Scripps Howard Foundation that will fund the museum’s third grade art explorers program by covering bus fares and art supplies. KRTV
- ➤ Bill Goers retires after 50 years in the kitchen as The Wild Hare unveils a new Gulf South inspired menu at 518 Central Avenue downtown. Executive Chef Matthew Black plans cool specials and desserts to usher in a fresh era for the restaurant. KRTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ East Middle School students turned a trending meme into a charitable campaign by donating 67% of funds raised from a pajama day fundraiser and hot chocolate sale; they raised over $1,000 to help Make-A-Wish and plan to repeat the event annually. 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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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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