Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls Fire Rescue responded to two structure fires on Jan. 21 — one at Howard’s Pizza at 711 1st Ave. N, which closed due to extensive kitchen and roof damage, and an apartment on 11th Ave. S that sustained only minor smoke damage with no reported injuries. The Electric
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls Public Schools accepted donations on Jan. 12 that include new cafeteria tables for Meadowlark, playground equipment with accessible swings for West, freezers for Great Falls High and Longfellow, and paper for school pantries, with installation scheduled for this summer. The Electric
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Experts warn that ice and freezing rain may cause power outages this weekend, so Great Falls residents are encouraged to stock up on portable power stations, emergency blankets, and shelf-stable food; local stores offer a range of supplies to support storm preparation. Great Falls Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls Park and Rec has opened its fourth mini-poll focused on the Aim High Big Sky recreation center, and it will run through January (with options for additional comments and email updates). The Electric
- ➤ City Commissioners approved a five-year park lease with the Boys and Girls Club for Community Hall Park at 410 16th St. S.W. for $1 annually — the lease includes optional 60-day termination and requires the club to handle daily maintenance, as discussed at the Jan. 20 meeting. The Electric
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The CMR boys' basketball team beat Great Falls High 66-39 on Thursday, Jan. 22 at Swarthout Fieldhouse (record now 8-2 overall, 4-1 in conference) marking a four-game win streak as they prepare to host Bozeman High on Jan. 27 and face Gallatin on Jan. 30. 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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