Monday, February 17th, 2025

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Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ University of Montana students are volunteering to help low-income community members file their taxes, aiming to maximize their returns. KPAX
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Missoula County Sheriff's Office warns of significant traffic delays due to a motor vehicle accident on Highway 93 N and advises drivers to seek alternative routes. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ A fire at a home on Crestview Lane was quickly put out by the Missoula Fire Department, ensuring the safety of its two occupants and a pet, with no injuries reported. MontanaRightNow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival in Missoula premiered Joshua Bailey's first feature documentary, "Stolen Kingdom," exploring an underground community and the mystery of a missing animatronic at Walt Disney World. MontanaRightNow
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Western Montana expects prolonged snow and hazardous driving conditions through Tuesday due to a widespread winter storm, with potential traffic reduction on Presidents Day. Newstalk KGVO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In Montana, efforts are underway with bipartisan legislative support to regulate health insurers’ prior authorization processes to prevent delays in patient care and reduce physicians' administrative burdens. Missoula Current
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Montana announced The Don Read Society, a philanthropy group named after the legendary football coach to enhance student-athlete experiences, with 46 founding members each pledging over $50,000. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ The Montana Grizzlies secured a come-from-behind win against the Weber State Wildcats, strengthening their position for a top seed in the Big Sky Conference. Missoulian
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Children's Book Signing with Punky Lynn
Join author Punky Lynn for a reading and signing of her children's book 'If I Were an Animal' at Fact & Fiction in Missoula.
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Paper Flowers: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute Live at Monk's
This multi-media tribute show celebrates the music of Fleetwood Mac, offering an immersive experience with a set list spanning their iconic hits and early recordings.
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Railroad Earth Concert at The Wilma
Railroad Earth will perform live at The Wilma in Missoula, offering a concert experience that welcomes all ages.
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Big Mosquito and Friends Live in Concert
Local Missoula ska band Big Mosquito will perform alongside Evergreen, Punisher, and Heavyweight, showcasing a mix of ska, jazz, and other genres.
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Desperate Electric Concert
Experience a live performance by Desperate Electric at Top Hat Lounge in Missoula.
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One-Day ServSafe Manager Certification Training in Missoula, MT
This one-day training offers comprehensive preparation for the ServSafe Manager Certification exam, featuring expert-led instruction with a high pass rate of 95%.
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An Evening of Irish Poetry
Join us Tuesday at 6:30 at Western Cider to celebrate Irish literature as special guests share some favorite poems, wisdom, and insights that only the Irish could devise. Free!
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Pokey LaFarge Live Performance
Pokey LaFarge will perform songs from his latest album, Rock Bottom Rhapsody, providing a unique musical experience at the Top Hat venue.
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Matt Axton Live Performance
Americana artist Matt Axton showcases his musical legacy and over 300 original songs in a live performance at Longstaff House in Missoula.
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Jaden Decker Live Performance
Jaden Decker will be performing live at the Sunrise Saloon in Missoula.
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