Good morning, Missoula.

Missoula’s historic Engine 1356 has been added to the National Register of Historic Places—qualifying it for restoration grants and future work.

Volunteers plan to rebuild the cab, patch the tender, and repaint the engine at its Higgins Avenue location in coming months.

CSKT Early Childhood Services Program is hosting Love at First Sight, Baby Fair 2026 today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Salish Kootenai College, where lunch is provided and community organizations will offer haircuts, pregnancy education, job opportunities, and health services.

Plonk restaurant in downtown is for sale at $4 million as owner Brett Evje, who has run the business for nearly 13 years, plans to move to Bozeman while keeping the restaurant open during regular hours (sale includes the building, liquor license, furniture, equipment, and inventory).

The 107th Forester's Ball celebrates a century of logging tradition at Schreiber Gym with a family-friendly Community Forestry Day starting today at 10 a.m. — the event features historical displays and recycled artifacts that highlight local heritage.

UM students are opposing a proposal to cut the master’s literature program due to declining enrollment, after the school recommended ending both its literature & economics programs last week.

The university may review student feedback as the debate continues.

Missoula Police warn that most of Mount Jumbo is closed for wildlife protection from Dec.

1 to Mar. 15 — the northern 650 acres remain closed until May 1, and trespassers may face citations and fines up to $500.

Developers in Missoula have lined up seven projects for review under the recently approved Unified Development Code, aiming to free older housing stock for potential affordability; however, new construction is expected to remain costly due to high building expenses (Sterling Commercial Real Estate).

The Montana Grizzlies have named Brent Myers as the offensive line coach after his success at Weber State, where he helped win four Big Sky championships from 2017 to 2020.

Bobby Kennedy was introduced as the new head football coach at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Thursday after serving as the wide receivers coach for the Grizzlies.

He outlined his vision to lead the team moving forward.

Lincoln Rogers and Beau O’Reilly propelled the Sentinel to their 11th straight win today + O’Reilly said his trust in hard work is helping the team keep its winning streak alive.

Lovestruck Valentines Party

9 p.m. — Monk's Bar — $5 — Dance the night away with your crush as Cupid's favorite DJs spin the perfect love-themed tunes.

Valentine's Day Hot Dog Party

8 PM – 9 PM — Monk's Bar — $10 — Enjoy a lively hot dog party with music and contests while supporting a great cause.

Open Skate at Monk's Bar

6-10 p.m. — Monk's Bar — $10 — Show off your moves at this thrilling open skate event with DJs, beginner hours, ramps, and rails.

Parkbreezy & TF Marz Live in Missoula

9 PM — Monk's Bar — Limited presales available — Experience deep grooves and soulful beats in an intimate night of music.

Big Sky Reptile Expo - Missoula Edition

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Big Sky High School — $10 Adults / $5 Children 5-10 — Explore exotic reptiles and top-tier pet supplies at this exciting one-day expo.

Coordination and Collaboration in Conservation Conference

Conservation Conference — Feb 23-27 — Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown — $30 — Explore innovative solutions for navigating a changing landscape in wildlife conservation.

Winter BrewFest

1-6 p.m. — Caras Park — $20 for taster glass — Celebrate the 15th anniversary with over 40 Montana-based brews, local food vendors, and live music.

Missoula Women's Fair

11 a.m.-4 p.m. — University Center Ballroom — Free entry — Celebrate women and support local nonprofits with shopping, pampering, and entertainment.