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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Missoula’s Chick-fil-A on North Reserve Street will host a free friendship bracelet making event tomorrow, April 23 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.—Guests will make one bracelet using provided beads while staff help size wrists and count attendees. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Missoula Gives and Bitterroot Gives — a 26-hour fundraiser hosted by Missoula Community Foundation — will take place May 1st-2nd to connect local donors with over 200 nonprofits and raise $1.45 million in support of local causes. The event follows last year's record contributions from more than 4,000 donors and will benefit groups from cancer care to arts programs. Newstalk KGVO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Average gasoline prices in Montana dropped 1.2 cents to $3.12 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan. The rate is 44.6 cents lower than last year yet remains 4.9 cents above last month's price—reflecting a national trend with prices falling in over 40 states. Newstalk KGVO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Candidates for the Missoula County Public School Board answered a Missoulian questionnaire about tight education budgets, operational levies, and policy changes ahead of the May 6 election — voters will receive ballots on May 21. Missoulian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, local leaders at the annual State of the Community meeting said federal cuts did not derail their work on diversity and keeping living costs affordable in Missoula. Mayor Andrea Davis, County Commissioner Juanita Vero and UM President Seth Bodnar detailed how job losses and grant changes prompted a continued push for better infrastructure, housing, and education—promising to work with Congress to protect community resources. Missoulian
- ➤ Missoula leaders met on April 21 at City Club to review local challenges and plan for affordable housing and clean energy + they based their discussion on community survey feedback and detailed projects, including a 45-acre housing initiative and a 50-megawatt renewable energy plan to help many families. Mayor Davis and Commissioner Vero also stressed enhancing government responsiveness while the University of Montana reported growth alongside concerns over declining college enrollment. KPAX
- ➤ The City of Missoula and its engineering partner have begun designing over one mile of new commuter trails in the greater Mullan area — one trail will run along Mullan Road from Reserve Street to Mary Jane Boulevard and the other along Flynn Lane from Siren Road to Camden Street. The Flynn trail is set for 2026 and the Mullan trail for 2027 as the project moves toward design and bidding. KPAX
- ➤ House Bill 456 will let daycare and preschool employees use the Best Beginnings Scholarship to help pay for childcare, and the bill passed in the House but was tabled in committee with the session ending in less than two weeks. Representative Jonathan Karlen said it would ease financial stress for workers at centers like Little Seeds in Billings—helping more parents work while keeping quality care available. KPAX
- ➤ Missoula County mailed nearly 76,000 ballots for school and special district elections on May 6 so voters will start receiving them Monday. Polling places will not be open on Election Day - voters should check My Voter Page or Missoulavotes.com for details on trustees and mill levies. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Missoula County is preparing for school and special district elections on May 6, and more than 75,000 ballots have been mailed to residents for this vote. Ballots should be sent by April 29 or delivered in person to the Elections Office, and voters will choose school board members + decide on key school levies. MontanaRightNow
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Cirque Italia: Water Circus
7:30 p.m. — Southgate Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a whimsical tale of adventure and diversity as a farm boy navigates the vibrant chaos of city life.
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Higgins Lot Alternative Market
9 AM – 1 PM — Higgins Lot, 420 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT — Free entry — Discover local wonders at this vibrant weekly market featuring artisans and farmers.
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