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Missoula
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Roofing experts advise Western Montana homeowners to inspect roofs for damage as melting snow may reveal hidden issues — missing shingles and dark spots could signal repair needs before warmer weather arrives. MontanaRightNow
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A proposal to add a small AI data center in the former United Forest Products building along Highway 200 appears poised to restore up to 20 jobs — a community meeting is set for Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bonner. KPAX
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Historian Jim Harmon recounted how 1800s buffalo hunters slaughtered Montana's northern and southern bison herds for pelts, leaving few bison and a landscape littered with skinned carcasses; his lecture showed how the shift in fur trading reshaped the region’s ecosystem. Missoula Current
- ➤ Actor Luke Grimes, known for Yellowstone, moved to Montana with his family and now faces local pushback when remarks appear on his car. He discussed these challenges on The Joe Rogan Experience today while promoting his new series Marshals. Newstalk KGVO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Montana Department of Commerce announced more than $828K in grants for 48 tourism events statewide, including $25K for the 20th Annual River City Roots Festival and the Norman Maclean Literary Festival in Missoula, which will help boost local tourism. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Montana gas prices rose sharply this week as Missoula stations charged $3.39 per gallon on Monday, up 20 cents from the previous week, while statewide averages reached $3.35 per gallon. Patrick De Haan at GasBuddy said global tensions plus seasonal gasoline shifts may push prices even higher soon. Newstalk KGVO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an injunction against House Bill 359 that limits drag performances and drag story hours, citing First Amendment issues. The ruling requires Montana to defend the law in federal court, with local venues like Missoula’s Roxy Theatre already expressing concern. Missoula Current
- ➤ UMPD's K9 Amira will soon receive a bullet & stab protective vest donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. with support from Bill Karpuk of Plating Specialties; the gear is expected to arrive within ten weeks. MontanaRightNow
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lolo Pass is under five feet of snow from a weekend storm — the heavy snowfall is attracting both seasoned riders and first-time skiers to fresh trails cleared by the Missoula Snowgoers Snowmobile Association in partnership with the Forest Service and Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. KPAX
- ➤ The Montana high school basketball championships ended Saturday and crowned eight winners across boys and girls competitions. Missoula Sentinel Spartans earned their first state title in 40 years plus teams from Gallatin, Billings, Havre, Lodge Grass, Baker, Scobey, and Denton/Geyser/Stanford/Geraldine also won titles. Newstalk KGVO
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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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Stonefruit + Cascadel Live At Monk's
7-11:59 p.m. — Monk's Bar — No cover charge — Chill live set with Stonefruit and Cascadel bringing fresh vibes to the stage.
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