Good Day
Missoula
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A wildfire near Red Lodge has led to evacuations and highway closures, while a 180-acre former mill property in Missoula is on sale for future mixed-use development. Lolo National Forest is holding community meetings on its revised management plan through April 28. KPAX
- ➤ Youth Homes launched a fundraising campaign Monday to raise $600,000 to finish construction on a new therapeutic youth shelter in Missoula. The nonprofit (a local organization) hopes to complete the project soon and welcomes community support. Missoulian
- ➤ A group of child care advocates sent a letter saying hundreds of providers and parents worry the state's plan to invest in technology and workforce research will not improve child care. They ask leaders to revise the plan to better serve community needs. Missoulian
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Muralt’s Travel Plaza in Missoula now features an 8-foot, 1,200-pound Bumblebee sculpture made entirely from recycled car parts — a Transformers nod that brightens the morning for travelers. Newstalk KGVO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced today that golden mussels are added to the invasive species list, making it illegal to possess plus transport them. The department urges boaters to clean, drain plus dry their watercraft to protect local waterways. Missoula Current
- ➤ Montana Forest Consultants planned a prescribed burn near Big Flat Road and Saddleback Lane on Monday, Apr. 20 to restore forest resistance to fire — crews burned 70 acres as part of a 250-acre project that produced noticeable smoke and slowed traffic without closing roads or allowing public access. MontanaRightNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City leaders approved an expansion of the Scott Street Urban Renewal District for a 93-acre site on Missoula’s north side, making tax increment financing available for roadways, water lines, and sewer connections; master planning will finish in September and could lead to phased housing development. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ MDT is replacing a 145-foot high and nearly 800-foot-long bridge west of Alberton for $22 million, with crews preparing embankments this year and beginning dismantling in 2027 + drivers will face one lane of traffic during construction and the new structure will include 10-foot shoulders. KPAX
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Missoula Hellgate senior Elliotte Banziger chases a rare fourth state singles title after her strong performance earned her a spot at Vassar + she builds her record as the season unfolds. Missoulian
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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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