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Missoula
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Montana CASA/GAL Association seeks new volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates in dependency cases across 16 local programs, ensuring safe outcomes for children. The nonprofit offers training and support this April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month + hopes more community members step forward. Missoula Current
- ➤ Harry, a playful five-month-old puppy with lab mix traits, is available at the Humane Society (5930 Highway 93 South) from Wednesdays to Sundays, 1:00-6:00 pm. A free vaccine and micro-chipping clinic will be held Sunday, April 19, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Newstalk KGVO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Missoula nonprofit Horse Haven Montana is partnering with EQUUS International Film Festival and AniMeals No Kill Adoption Center & Animal Food Bank to host Connected Hearts: Horses, Humans and Companion Animals, a four-day conference and film festival from Sept. 24 to Sept. 27 featuring panels, roundtables and workshops. Newstalk KGVO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jeremiah Shinn is the only finalist for UM president and held campus forums Monday to share his plan to boost student support and community in Missoula. He said his (first-generation) background drives his commitment to guiding a caring university. Missoula Current
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missoula County approved a workforce housing policy Thursday that will allow tax-increment financing (TIF) to be used for infrastructure improvements focused on affordable housing; the move supports a 50-year development plan for the Wye. KPAX
- ➤ Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has partnered with landowners to open 6.2 million acres of private land to hunters, and enrollment for the Block Management program ends June 1 (landowners set custom rules for access). KPAX
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Montanans are advised to inspect their kitchens for Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue Stainless Sauté Pans sold at Costco, Walmart, and Amazon from Aug. 2021 through Feb. 2026 as nearly 100 incidents have reported a detached metal cap causing burn hazards (recall 26-377) and buyers may request a refund. Newstalk KGVO
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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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Jazzoula Festival
6-10 p.m. — Zootown Arts Community Center — $30 Artist Supporter / $28 General / $15 Students — Experience the finest jazz from Montana's artists at the premiere festival since 1984.
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Garden City Brewfest
12-6 p.m. — Caras Park — $20 for a taster glass — Experience Montana’s ORIGINAL BrewFest with over 50 beers, ciders, and more in the heart of Missoula.
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Common Ground: A Conversation About Montana's Public Lands, Climate, Water, and Wildlife
Join local experts for an open community conversation with leading voices in wildlife, climate, water, and public lands. Together, we'll explore what's at stake for Montana's natural heritage, what's working, and how we can collectively navigate the challenges ahead.
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Unknown Mortal Orchestra Live
8 PM – 12 AM — The Wilma — Ticket prices vary — Experience the sounds of Unknown Mortal Orchestra from their latest album, V, in an intimate setting.
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