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Missoula
Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Watson Children's Shelter will host its first Community Baby Shower on April 22 at 4:30 p.m. at the Food Bank and Community Center to support expecting families and families with babies through donations of formula, clothes, and diapers—an effort under its Healthy Foundations program to help ease essential costs. MontanaRightNow
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gizem Nance of Eagles Acres Family Farm in St. Ignatius said a recent change by the U.S. Postal Service caused chick deliveries to be delayed, leading to hundreds of chicks dying and extra costs for her business. She now must drive 420 miles round-trip when the mail takes five days to reach her—other Montana poultry farmers report similar losses. Missoulian
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On April 15, a Missoula officer responded to a call after a tenant reported a suspicious black Nissan pickup parked in a back lot with a broken window and later detained Rodney Sherman—who said he had brought the truck on a dolly after a dolly accident—after finding plastic baggies with methamphetamine and a pill bottle of Adderall, leading to his arrest on two felony drug counts with bond set at $10,000. Newstalk KGVO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ St. Francis Xavier Parish has preserved its 130-year legacy — by restoring its original stained glass windows and murals — and features a majestic organ, original pews, and a massive bronze bell — symbols of its rich history. Visitors continue to admire the art, music, and architecture that make the sanctuary a testament to the parish's enduring charm. KPAX
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city expanded its Bear Buffer Zone so more residents will soon need to use bear-resistant trash cans to reduce conflicts with bears. A bear biologist from Montana Fish—Wildlife and Parks said the updated rules have already helped lower human—bear conflicts. Missoulian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missoula Redevelopment Agency approved $212,000 for a detailed structural analysis on Ogren Park at Allegiance Field plus $108,000 for HVAC repairs and $85,000 for concrete fixes. The work will address safety concerns from aging wood waste and shifting foundations before Urban Renewal District II funding sunsets. KPAX
- ➤ The MRA board approved roughly $212,000 from Urban Renewal District II to fund a deep structural analysis and repairs on the HVAC system and shifting concrete at Ogren Park at Allegiance Field. City officials said the work — which addresses the facility’s aging base built on wood waste — will help secure the stadium for future events. Missoula Current
- ➤ Missoula Parks and Rec is calling for volunteers to serve on its advisory board to help manage parks, trails, open spaces, and urban forests. Applicants must be 18 and live in Missoula—applications must be submitted by May 21 at 5:00 p.m. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ The city's mayor and the Missoula Redevelopment Agency have proposed using the remaining ($44,000) from a temporary bathroom project at the Johnson Street Shelter to fund a housing sprint as shelter operations wind down over the next few months. MRA board members are seeking a legal opinion from the City Attorney’s Office to clarify the use of tax increment funds while the city works to house shelter residents before the facility closes in September. Missoula Current
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Frenchtown Broncs remain undefeated at 7-0 after a 13-1 win over Missoula Sentinel at Ogren-Allegiance Park and have announced themselves as a state contender this spring—building on a focused mental game. The team will complete their high school baseball showcase schedule by facing Columbia Falls today at 4:30 p.m. Missoulian
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Heaven Zest Concert
12-4 p.m. — Caras Park — Free entry — Enjoy a magical performance with Spirit-infused music from multi-talented artist Heaven Zest.
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All Day Club
1:30 PM – 12:00 AM — Hawthorne Elementary School — Check for pricing — Fun-filled days await with the Boys and Girls Club of Missoula County.
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PMP Certification Classroom Training in Missoula
9 AM – 5 PM — Missoula, MT — Early Bird discounts available — Gain essential project management skills through an interactive and comprehensive four-day training course.
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Jackie Vetter Artist Presentation
4-5 p.m. — Missoula Public Library — Free entry — Experience an engaging presentation by artist and director Jackie Vetter in a cozy library setting.
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Live Music Night with Queenager and BLVDS
8 p.m. — Monk's Bar — $10 adv, $15 dos — Experience an electrifying night of synthwave sounds with Queenager and BLVDS under one roof.
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Jim Messina Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Wilma — $49-$95 — Catch Jim Messina live with last-minute tickets available.
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ServSafe Manager Training & Certification Exam
9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Staybridge Suites Missoula — $215 early bird pricing — Become a ServSafe certified food protection manager in just one day with expert-led training and a high pass rate.
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Amanda Baker Artist Presentation
4-5 p.m. — Montana Natural History Center — Snacks provided — Explore contemporary printmaking and naturalist illustration with multimedia artist Amanda Baker.
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Becky Roberts Artist Presentation
4-5 p.m. — Home ReSource — Free entry — Explore the creative world of assemblage art with California native and Missoula's own Becky Roberts.
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Dirtwire Live Performance
7:00-9:30 p.m. — The Wilma — Ticket prices vary — Experience a whirlwind of sound weaving together Americana, world percussion, and electronic beats.
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~ Thomas Jefferson
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