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Missoula
Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ One longtime listener retired today from a local radio station and left a prize pack with cherished on-air mentions + her gesture shows that local connection still brightens busy lives. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Jeff Ament’s Army is seeking 63 basketballs and sports equipment to donate to local schools and youth programs in celebration of his birthday month, with contributions accepted until March 31—donors can join a merch giveaway by sharing proof of their donation on social media. Newstalk KGVO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Zest Fest returns soon to support local artists and the Zoo-Town Arts Community Center in Missoula. The event will bring community members together (details coming soon). MontanaRightNow
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Mar. 24, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that only meat raised, processed and slaughtered entirely in the U.S. can earn the 'Product of USA' label, a move aimed at helping Montana ranchers compete fairly by eliminating misleading foreign claims. Newstalk KGVO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sentinel Metals, an Australian company, plans to drill up to 21 bore holes at the Columbia Gold Project on private land southeast of Lincoln; the Montana Department of Environmental Quality published a draft environmental assessment and will accept public comments until Apr. 6. Missoula Current
- ➤ Five Valleys Land Trust now protects 2,330 acres near Potomac as a conservation easement preserving Case Ranch and its wildlife corridor. The project, supported by over twenty years of work and funding from USDA and local partners (including nearly a million dollars from Missoula County), anchors the valley’s open space. KPAX
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ US Wildland Fire Service representatives updated the Montana Environmental Quality Council on plans for an active 2026 fire season and to streamline roles for faster fire responses—they aim to use a unified fire risk map for fuels mitigation while consolidation with the U.S. Forest Service remains under study. KPAX
- ➤ Vehicles damaged youth soccer fields at Fort Missoula, delaying nearly 100 games on April 18, while Missoula Airport seeks gift cards to support 65 unpaid TSA workers amid a government shutdown. Mayor Andrea Davis announced plans to transform North MRL Triangle into 225 new housing units funded by multiple sources. KPAX
- ➤ City officials and GGLO partners began planning a master plan for the nearly 900-acre North Reserve-Scott Street Urban Renewal District between Interstate 90 and West Broadway; they will gather stakeholder input and consider future annexations for balanced residential, commercial & industrial uses over the next several months. Missoula Current
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of Montanans use well-kept hiking and running trails thanks to ongoing work by experts including Jamie Kirby (UM natural areas manager), who explained that proper slope cutting prevents water from pooling. Local resident Kevin Griffin praised the trail system and reminded hikers to follow designated signs. MontanaRightNow
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new study by Consumer Affairs shows Montana now ranks as one of the hardest states to save for a home, with buyers needing 24.4 years to reach a down payment. Rising prices and competition from out-of-state buyers are pushing locals to rent longer or look farther afield. Newstalk KGVO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Radio veteran Denny Bedard marks 50 years in broadcasting; a celebration honoring his career will take place on Thursday, April 23 at Adams Center (with ticket proceeds benefiting Soroptimist of Missoula and the Grizzly Scholarship Association). Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Montana Athletics received a $3 million gift from the estate of Gary Dunn (a longtime Griz fan) through his widow, Judy Rigler Dunn to fund Grizzly softball, Lady Griz basketball and Montana football and to upgrade the Grizzly Softball Field. MontanaRightNow
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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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STiLGONE Live Concert
10:30 p.m. — Top Hat — Free entry — Enjoy a live performance from STiLGONE in downtown Missoula's vibrant atmosphere.
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International Ballet Stars - The Sleeping Beauty
7-10 p.m. — University of Montana - Dennison Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting tale of Princess Aurora and her magical journey from curse to awakening.
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2026 Western Montana Career Fair
2:30-6 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Missoula — Free entry — Explore job opportunities at Western Montana's largest career fair.
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Kitchen Dwellers Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Wilma — Ticket pricing TBA — Experience the musical journey and tales from the road with Kitchen Dwellers.
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