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Monday, April 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Utah company will continue exploring for rare earth elements on the Bitterroot today using hand tools and drones—while winter storm warnings affect high-elevation areas in Southwest Montana. A judge has sentenced a suspect in a complex animal cruelty case in Great Falls and two Montana football standouts are headed to the NFL following last week’s draft. Newstalk KGVO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Missoula’s M-80 Chicken is moving from its food truck to a brick-and-mortar restaurant in the old Shack Cafe space in Downtown Missoula. Owners Nick Jackson and McKenna Cramer plan to restore key original features from The Shack and will keep their truck for local events like Brew Fest. KPAX
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ MCSO said that 39‑year‑old Megan Babbitts, last seen Friday morning at her Missoula home, was reported missing just before 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, and her car was found near the Quartz Flats rest area on Interstate 90—her body was later recovered from the Clark Fork River at about 4:30 p.m. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ A Thompson Falls U.S. Forest Service employee admitted to falsifying his time card on April 22 and now may face up to 10 years in prison—sentencing on August 27 follows GPS data showing his work vehicle stayed at home during his shifts, costing nearly $18,645 in government funds. Newstalk KGVO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A traveling arts program called ZACC Tracks is offering a free two-week after school camp for kids in 4th through 12th grade to form bands and create art in rural and Indigenous communities in western Montana. The initiative launched in Superior and will visit Stevensville and five other communities in the coming weeks—removing financial barriers to arts education. MontanaRightNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senate Bill No. 255, introduced by District 7 senator Greg Hertz, would require Montana residents to show a marijuana ID and pay a $200 annual fee for recreational cannabis—critics say this change challenges the voters’ decision from 2021. Newstalk KGVO
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Mother's Day Brunch Buffet 2025
Time TBD — Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern — $20-$32 per person — Celebrate the special women in your life with a delicious brunch buffet featuring breakfast and lunch favorites.
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U.S. Open Local Qualifying Tournament
All day — Missoula Country Club — Registration required — Compete to qualify for the prestigious U.S. Open golf championship.
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Steel Pulse Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Wilma — $47+ — Experience the rhythmic vibes of Steel Pulse with last-minute ticket availability.
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Broadway A to Z: Abba to Les Miz
6 PM - 6 PM — University of Montana — View more information on Operabase — A musical journey through iconic Broadway productions from Abba to Les Miserables.
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