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Missoula
Sunday, April 20th, 2025
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Center for Restorative Youth Justice is expanding its services to Missoula to help underserved teens avoid getting into the legal system — the group will offer restorative conferences and youth court referral programs and will start operations next school year once it secures new office space. MontanaRightNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting April 15, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks said hunters could use E-Tags for spouses & minor children after Governor Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 98 that changed the paper-only rule. Families can link extra licensing accounts in the MyFWP digital wallet, which downloads E-Tags when internet is available and must be validated at harvest time. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Lawmakers in the Montana Legislature worked to pass property tax relief before the session ended, but close votes stalled key proposals (House Bill 155 and House Bill 231). The Senate revived HB 231 Friday while the House approved a new version that offers a one-time property tax rebate as lawmakers began their Easter break. Missoula Current
- ➤ City officials proposed using $44,000 from the Johnson Street Shelter tax increment—pending a legal review—to add to funds for a $400,000 housing sprint that will help shelter residents find housing before the shelter closes in September. The plan, which already has $40,000 and a $150,000 commitment, follows recent moves that relocated four shelter occupants as shelter operations wind down. KPAX
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Missoula Big Sky Eagles improved to a 6-3 record with a 17-1 win over Sentinel at Ogren-Allegiance Park on Saturday. Coach Ryan Roche—a former Montana State Billings player—said the team’s long experience together helped fuel their strong debut season in high school baseball. Missoulian
- ➤ On Friday, Hamilton-Darby pitcher Cash Lawrence got two outs in the fourth inning to stop a dangerous bases-loaded situation at Ogren-Allegiance Park — his strong play helped his team win 5-3 over Dillon. Coach Trevor Paro said Lawrence’s resilience kept the game tight after a scoreless start. Missoulian
- ➤ Frenchtown Broncs won a close 9-8 walk-off game over Columbia Falls on Friday night—rallying in the seventh inning—and now hold a 7-1 season start as they work to recapture state glory with a young team that returned only four starters from their last title run. Missoulian
- ➤ Missoula Hellgate junior Elliotte Banziger won her 35th match on April 19 at Playfair Park—she beat Kalispell Glacier's Leilani Lennarz 6-0 in each set to keep her unbeaten record and two state titles. She will compete in the district tournament on May 15 and then the state tournament on May 22 while aiming for a three-peat. Missoulian
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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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University of Montana Rodeo
7 p.m. — Missoula County Fairgrounds — Tickets available — Watch the University of Montana Grizzly Rodeo Team compete in the Big Sky Regional Circuit's thrilling finale.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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