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Missoula
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On May 13, 2025, a police officer responded at the Mountain Line Transfer Center when 37-year-old Whitney Phillips—permanently banned earlier—was reported screaming before resisting arrest by kicking an officer and throwing her cell phone, and she now faces charges for felony assault on a peace officer, criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest with a $10,000 bond. Newstalk KGVO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Steve Rinella, host of MeatEater and honorary doctorate awardee from the University of Montana, gave a raw commencement speech this spring in Missoula that recalled his humble days cleaning toilets in the Liberal Arts building — a reminder of his early struggles— and urged graduates to follow their true passions. Newstalk KGVO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brady Stone, owner of BS Fabrication in Ovando, has created electrified steel bear mats—an alternative to electric fence gates—that help ranchers reduce grizzly conflicts in the Blackfoot valley. He produced about 50 to 60 mats in the past five years as grizzlies reclaimed parts of their historic range, prompting local efforts to manage encounters between people and bears. Missoulian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missoula City Council approved a $477,000 bid to install a traffic signal at the Orange Street and Cregg Lane intersection—Jag Construction will begin work at the end of this month with plans to complete the project by Sept. 6, funded by impact fees and Old Sawmill District contributions. KPAX
- ➤ Travelers planning a hotel stay in Missoula will pay a $4 fee starting July 1 after the city council approved the increase with an 8-1 vote to fund tourism projects. The fee will be managed by local hotel operators—supporting sporting events and improved airport flight guarantees. MontanaRightNow
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Community Medical Center launched a donor milk program this week to provide pasteurized donor milk for premature infants in the NICU and is one of only two donor locations in Montana—partnering with Northwest Mothers Milk Bank to ensure safety with carefully screened donors. MontanaRightNow
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Missoula firefighters are competing in the Firefighter Challenge Championship Series at the West Regional Classic in Salt Lake City, where teams run up stairs, drag heavy hoses and dummies and wear 50 pounds of gear to test their skills. Quinlan Roe of the Missoula Fire Department said he plans to beat his father's record as more firefighters join the event—making it a key test of strength and teamwork. KPAX
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Higgins Lot Alternative Market
9 AM – 1 PM — Higgins Lot — Free entry — Explore local vendors and enjoy the vibrant community market atmosphere in downtown Missoula.
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Barnett Memorial Golf Tournament
54-hole stroke play event — May 25-26 — Missoula Country Club — Registration required — Compete in a local golf tradition over Memorial Day weekend.
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Lord Huron Live Concert
2:30-4:00 p.m. — KettleHouse Amphitheater — Cost TBA — Enjoy the enchanting sounds of Lord Huron in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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Missoula PaddleHeads vs. Glacier Range Riders
2 AM – 11 AM — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of a five-game series as the Glacier Range Riders challenge the Missoula PaddleHeads.
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Arts Missoula Annual Awards
5:15-7:00 p.m. — Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown by IHG — $55 Single Seat Tickets / $500 Table of 10 — Celebrate local artists and arts advocates at this annual reception featuring music, hors d’oeuvres, and more.
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Met Opera Live: Il Barbiere di Siviglia
11 AM – 3 PM — The Roxy Theater — No hidden fees — Experience the charm of this classic opera in high-definition broadcast.
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The Garden Meal
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Missoula Public Library — Free entry — Connect with fellow gardeners to create a meal using fresh produce and enjoy a community atmosphere.
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Missoula Family Tour: Playgrounds & Carousel Fun
1.5-2 hours — 455 E Main St, Missoula, MT — Children 2 and under enter free — Explore Missoula's top family spots with a guided tour featuring playgrounds and a lovely carousel.
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Downtown Tonight
5-9 p.m. — Caras Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music, local food trucks, and a vibrant atmosphere in the heart of Missoula.
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Baauer Live Concert
5-11 p.m. — The Badlander — Ticket info not specified — Experience electrifying beats with Baauer at his highly anticipated live performance.
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