Updated 9 p.m. Aug. 3 Chipotle It’s official, Chipotle is planning a location at the former Cartwheel property at 1900 10th Ave. S. Business Bites: La Cocina Mexican opening in former Fox Farm Diner; Rib and Chop House coming; CVS reopens; United Way fundraising campaign; other development rumors We’ve reported for more than a month that Chipotle was planned for

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been asked about several rumors related to restaurants and development. Some of them are eerily similar and some we’ve heard for years. Yes, we know of a few others but are not yet able to confirm or deny with certainty from reliable sources. When we can, we’ll report it. Here’s a look at the

Updated June 23 at 7 p.m. Cartwheel The former Cartwheel at 1900 10th Avenue South is being demolished. The city planning department approved a demolition permit this week. Mountain West Bank is the property owner and Talcott Properties is managing the project. In May, the city approved a request from Talcott to vacate 10th Alley South to make it feasible

Mountain Tire Mountain Tire in downtown Great Falls at the corner of 1st Avenue South and 4th Street has closed. The owners are retiring after 30 years in business. The shop is closed for all service work. They are open to close out tire sales, equipment, furniture, fixtures and shop supplies sales. The shop is also open to pick up

Magpie Magpie has opened in Machinery Row at 202 2nd Ave. S. They have infused cocktails, beers on draft, and sandwiches and street tacos. The patio is open. Game Night Lounge Game Night Lounge is closing over the next month. They’ll be open Friday through Sunday for normal business hours until their last day on June 26. “It is hard

The Sting Rich and Sara Hollis have sold The Sting Sports Bar and 5th Quarter Casino. The couple owned it for the last 21 years and The Sting has been in business since 1982. They’ve sold the building at 1121 5th St. S. and liquor license to Todd and Lara Clark. “We are super excited to have another long term