Good Day
Missoula
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Some residents oppose the design of a planned 1.6-acre park at Midtown Commons, part of a $100 million housing & redevelopment project. The park plan was revised after public workshops and comment periods, yet over 400 local signatures have been collected against the design. Missoula Current
- ➤ YWCA Missoula received an $8,574 grant from Horizon Credit Union and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to support its Family Housing Center offering emergency shelter, case management and community services — the funding honors former board member Alita Billington and helps over 100 families each year. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ Missoula residents near railroad tracks are petitioning to reduce train noise by urging quieter horns at the Spruce crossing. The city is planning a $170,000 installation and hopes BNSF will help fund the project. KPAX
- ➤ Daryll Bradshaw, a U.S. Air Force veteran who lost his extended-stay motel due to rising rent, found permanent housing (through the local Housing Montana Heroes program and a federal HUDVASH voucher) after a hospital stay for cellulitis. His case reflects a city effort that nearly halved veteran homelessness. Missoula Current
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In 1908, Archie Bailey worked with Superior Hotel owner Edna Wilkinson in Montana to place a Bible in every guest room—marking the nation’s first hotel-room Bible and starting a tradition that the Gideons International later spread. Missoula Current
- ➤ An Instagram page spotted The Rustic Hut, a roadhouse near US 93 in Florence that features live music, wood-paneled walls, a pool table, and Bitterroot Valley views. Local fans celebrated the venue online + called it a must-visit spot for those seeking genuine roadhouse charm. Newstalk KGVO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Maryland banned digital surveillance pricing on groceries that uses personal data from apps and loyalty programs + the ban will take effect Oct. 1. There is no evidence yet that local stores use personalized pricing, but the move warns that similar methods could reach Montana in the future. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Montana gas prices are rising as Missoula stations now charge around $4.49 per gallon — up $1.30 from last year and showing a 12.2-cent jump this week, based on GasBuddy data. Newstalk KGVO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Office of the Commissioner for Higher Education ended the UM master’s degree program in literature in April. Affected students are now planning their next steps as they look for other ways to pursue advanced study. Missoulian
- ➤ Yesterday, local fifth graders studied macro-invertebrates (bugs) along the Clark Fork to track the river's health during a Ripple education session. The program helps students learn watershed science using real river data. Montana Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Warmer weather brings more cyclists into local streets, and local experts urge riders to share the road, slow down, and check tire pressure and brakes—tips offered by Public Works and Missoula Bike Works to help keep riders safe. MontanaRightNow
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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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2nd Annual Sidewalk Sale
2nd Annual Sidewalk Sale, with racks starting at $5. The sale is from 10-4 at 1008 Burlington Ave. Missoula.
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Trey Anastasio Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Wilma — Cost info not available — Experience an evening of exceptional music from renowned composer and guitarist Trey Anastasio.
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Missoula Villages Downtown Walking History Tour
1-2:30 p.m. — The Wilma — Free for Village members — Discover untold stories of Missoula's historic district through a unique walking tour.
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Bruce Molsky Concert
7-11 p.m. — Longstaff House — Ticket prices TBD — Experience Grammy-nominated Bruce Molsky as he brings traditional sounds to life with fiddle, banjo, and guitar.
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Trails, Rivers, and Forests Expo
5-9 p.m. — Trail Head River Sports — Free entry — Celebrate the outdoors with activities and live music at this community-focused expo featuring local non-profits and businesses.
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First Friday at the Missoula Art Museum
5-7 p.m. — Missoula Art Museum — Free entry — Enjoy live music by Tom Catmull as part of the First Friday celebration.
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Carpentry for Gardeners Workshop
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Northside Community Gardens — Scholarships available — Master the basics of carpentry to build trellises and tomato cages with repurposed materials.
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2026 Full Draw Film Tour
7-11 p.m. — The Wilma — $11-$26 — Experience the excitement of bowhunting films and a chance to win premium gear at this thrilling cinematic event.
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