Good Day
Missoula
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ George Clooney’s new non alcoholic beer Crazy Mountain is now available at local retailers and may soon appear at Town Pump (local distributors helped bring it to market) as it channels Montana style even though it’s brewed in Colorado. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Missoula welcomes a new Warhammer store opening in May at 3055 N. Reserve St, Suite A2. The store will offer hands-on miniature building + painting sessions and is hiring on-call operators for creative opportunities. Newstalk KGVO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Missoula hosts the 49th International Wildlife Film Festival starting today through April 23, which features wildlife films and art exhibits at the Roxy Theater gallery. Families can join a morning Clark Fork River cleanup, followed by the Wild Walk parade at Caras Park at 11:30 a.m. and other lively events downtown. Newstalk KGVO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Triple A reported that on Thursday Montana's average regular gas price dropped to $3.89 a gallon, though drivers in some counties may pay over $4 + the change is minimal for most stations. Newstalk KGVO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Montana hosted the 37th annual John Ruffatto Startup Challenge at Gallagher Business Building where 14 finalists from over 100 submissions presented their business ideas and one finalist is set to earn $50,000. Finalists praised the event for offering valuable networking and mentoring opportunities. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ MCPS students partnered with Ripple on a field trip to study local watersheds — part of a decade-long program funded by the Natural Resource Damage Program. Fifth graders from Rattlesnake Elementary and peers from schools across the region examined invertebrates at Milltown State Park on April 17. KPAX
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Climate Smart Missoula is pairing renewable energy efforts with community well-being in our city through its involvement in UM’s Democracy Summit session & upcoming Ambassador Training on April 28, which highlights clean energy & affordable living. Local residents are encouraged to join these efforts to build a more climate-safe town. Missoula Current
- ➤ The CSKT Bison Range welcomed its first bison calf of the season in Moiese this week, marking an annual milestone for the herd and a continued effort to restore bison to the range. KPAX
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After the Senate overturned a 20 year mining ban near the Boundary Waters using the Congressional Review Act, mine explorations are planned in Montana at the headwaters of the Blackfoot River and on federal land near the Bitterroot River + regulators say potential impacts on land protections will be reviewed. Missoula Current
- ➤ A federally funded project reconfiguring car and bike lanes downtown is over budget — officials say tweaks may be needed to scale it down. Missoulian
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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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The California Honeydrops - Lovin' Made Easy Tour
7-11 p.m. — The Wilma — Cost info not specified — Experience the electrifying retro-soul sound of The California Honeydrops performing live.
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Beast Your Biz 2026
4-7 p.m. — Zootown Arts Community Center — No-host bar — Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and kick off your learning journey with appetizers and networking.
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