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Missoula
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Missoula is gearing up for St. Patrick’s Day festivities this weekend with events starting Saturday, March 14. The celebration includes a morning mass (8 a.m.), a fun run, a noon parade, family rides, an exhibition match, whiskey tasting, and an evening banquet downtown. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Widespread Panic will perform at KettleHouse Amphitheater on July 7 and July 8 east of Missoula. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. online and at Top Hat in downtown Missoula. Newstalk KGVO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Montana surged 34.2 cents per gallon over the past week, with some Missoula stations charging $3.04 to $3.09; experts say prices may rise another 20 to 50 cents as oil costs climb (global supply concerns amid Middle East tensions). Newstalk KGVO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missoula County is beginning early spring burns on slash from Marshall Mountain to reduce wildfire risks and help homeowners prepare for the wildfire season. The County uses a Community Wildfire Defense Grant (including federal funds) to support fuel treatments and outreach but may delay work depending on contractor availability. Missoula Current
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Public land advocates held a meeting Monday at the Missoula Public Library and will meet today at the Rocky Mountain Grange in Hamilton (6–7:30 p.m.) to offer public input on the Forest Service plan to repeal the roadless rule that protects nearly 60 million acres nationwide. KPAX
- ➤ Federal officials postponed finalizing grizzly bear regulations until year-end, citing public comments and staffing changes, leaving local ranchers without new tools to protect their livestock. Experts say Montana FWP will continue managing bears (conflict removals still require FWS approval). KPAX
- ➤ The USFS and state announced a shared forest management plan covering 214,000 acres between Kalispell & Libby and 200,000 acres in Bitterroot. The Blacktail Powerline Project near Lakeside will begin this year to thin trees and reduce wildfire risk. Missoula Current
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Montana Grizzlies senior Te'Jon Sawyer said he feels like a new person after a day-one-to-now transformation - his steady improvement is helping the team perform well this season. Missoulian
- ➤ Montana fighter Suga Sean O'Malley will face Aiemann Zahabi at a unique UFC event held at the White House. The fight card also features bouts with Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, setting up an exciting matchup later. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ The Drummond girls basketball team remains undefeated as it prepares for its first state tournament in 13 years by meeting Melstone at 5 p.m. Thursday at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula. The team overcame injuries + maintained a strong defense to earn its spot. KPAX
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San Holo - Wholesome Riddim Chapter Two
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Wilma — Cost not specified — Experience the musical journey of San Holo as he blends personal tales with innovative soundscapes.
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Run For The Luck Of It!
8:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Missoula County Fairgrounds — Registration fee applies — Kick off your St. Patrick's Day with a festive walk or run, complete with a free kids dash and live Celtic music.
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Montana Grizzlies Softball vs. Pacific Tigers
1-5 p.m. — University of Montana Softball Field — Tickets available — Come see the Grizzlies take on the Tigers in an exciting collegiate softball matchup.
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Montana Grizzlies Softball vs. Pacific Tigers
12-4 p.m. — University of Montana Softball Field — VIP tickets available — Experience the excitement of college softball with premium seating and packages.
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Montana Grizzlies Softball vs. Seattle University Redhawks (DH)
11 AM – 3 PM — University of Montana Softball Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling doubleheader between the Grizzlies and the Redhawks.
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WEST 22ND - The To Be or Not To Be Tour
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Top Hat — General Admission tickets available — Experience an unforgettable performance from WEST 22ND on their exciting tour.
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Grieves Concert - Out Cold Tour
10:00 – 11:30 p.m. — Top Hat — Tickets available through Ticketmaster — Enjoy an electrifying live performance by Grieves during his Out Cold Tour.
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Montana Grizzlies Softball vs. Portland State Vikings
12 PM — University of Montana Softball Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling matchup between the Grizzlies and Vikings at the home field.
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Rubber Soul Reimagined
7:30-10 p.m. — Zootown Arts Community Center — $20 GA Tickets / $15 Student Tickets — Experience a staged performance of the Beatles' iconic album 'Rubber Soul' with music, dance, and film.
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Jeff Tweedy Concert featuring Macie Stewart
7:30-9 p.m. — The Wilma — Prices vary — Experience an evening of captivating music with Jeff Tweedy and special guest Macie Stewart.
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