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Great Falls
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony at Second Street & Seventh Avenue South as Toby’s House builds a new $1.5 million crisis nursery to triple daily childcare capacity; the facility, now 75% funded, will open this summer. KRTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Great Falls Public Library will host a free (no cost to attend) Black History Month celebration on Feb. 5 from 6-8 p.m. in the Cordingley Room, featuring African American culture, a historical lesson from Ken Robison, a keynote speech by Bishop Marcus Collins, and soul food. The Electric
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls Public Schools secured $1,008,000 in contributions from 30 community members through the Montana Innovative Educational Program Tax Credit program. The funds will support career and technical education programs (as well as counseling and athletics) while the district continues to lead funding across the state. KRTV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Forde Nursery experts advise Great Falls homeowners to water trees and shrubs once a month when temperatures are above freezing to prevent winter desiccation from low snowfall and dry winds. They warn that slow, deep watering at the drip line safeguards roots (staff guidance). KRTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NorthWestern Energy has released a draft plan outlining power options for Montana and is seeking public feedback via online comments and meetings held recently in Great Falls and Missoula, with sessions planned in Helena (Feb. 3) and Bozeman (Feb. 4) over the next two weeks. Montana Public Radio
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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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26th Annual AMFM Conference
Feb 24-27 — Holiday Inn Great Falls-Convention Center — $275 Early Bird, $325 Standard — Engage in expert-led sessions and networking opportunities at Montana's premier floodplain management event.
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Paper Flowers - Remembering Fleetwood Mac
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Newberry — Tickets from $75 — Experience a tribute to the legendary Fleetwood Mac with Paper Flowers in Great Falls.
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