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Missoula
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After a December fire destroyed the dream home the couple built over 25 years in the Ninemile Valley, retired teachers Dale Lackner and Laura Roxbury are planning to rebuild next year with help from family and neighbors. They lost personal mementos and pets but remain grateful for the community support. KPAX
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Missoula favorite Tagliare Delicatessen will open a new shop in Airway Heights—Spokane next month to bring its famed sandwiches to fans on the road. Locals can soon enjoy a taste of Missoula while catching games or concerts out west. Newstalk KGVO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Governor Gianforte's office announced Montana's unemployment rate rose to 3.3% in November, but the state has kept rates at or below 3.4% for over four years. The labor force added about 2,200 workers in the last two months, with nearly 800 new jobs (steady growth). KPAX
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Missoula Public Library’s spectrUM Discovery Area and NASA have partnered to bring 124 user-friendly telescopes to public and tribal college libraries statewide; the $250,000-funded program +designed to spark local curiosity+ aims to equip every library by mid-September. All library cardholders can check out a telescope for up to a week. KPAX
- ➤ Erik Potter, a Stevensville High graduate, has been awarded a second $10,000 flight school scholarship from the Stevensville Airport Foundation nearly two years after his first award. The funding helps reduce his monthly loan expenses as he continues his aviation training. KPAX
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tonight, if skies remain clear, Montana residents may see the Northern Lights as NOAA reports increased solar winds and coronal mass ejections — events that may also boost chances for a display tomorrow night. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Twenty-one local organizations are urging Bitterroot National Forest to review the environmental risks of the proposed Sheep Creek mining project south of Darby, saying the plan could harm local habitats (and water quality). Missoulian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missoula City Council approved annexing 93 acres from the former Roseburg Forest Products site along Interstate 90 for future redevelopment, including possible housing and industrial projects. The Missoula Redevelopment Agency will adjust boundaries and master plan the area soon (potential infrastructure upgrades are planned). KPAX
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Community Medical Center will host a health fair on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Cancer Center in Missoula to offer free screenings and wellness labs (priced $10 to $20) along with an 8 a.m. talk on weight management and sessions on nutrition and diabetes. KPAX
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KPOP Demon Hunters Dance Party
9 p.m. — Monk's Bar — $5 — Get ready to dance and sing the night away with beats from Big Lou and DJ Pan Dulce.
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Jaenga Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Zootown Arts Community Center — Tickets from $72 — Experience an unforgettable musical event with Jaenga in Missoula.
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Missoula Writes
9:00 – 10:30 AM — Break Espresso — Free to attend — Engage in focused writing alongside fellow local writers in a supportive atmosphere.
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Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Concert
6:30-7:29 p.m. — Missoula Children's Theatre — Tickets selling fast — Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons illuminated by candlelight.
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Daniel Donato Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — Top Hat — Cost info not listed — Enjoy a night of captivating music from Nashville's own guitar-slinger Daniel Donato.
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Missoula Valley Winter Market
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Southgate Mall — Free entry — Explore over 40 local vendors offering fresh produce, unique crafts, and tasty treats at this beloved winter market.
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