Good Day
Missoula
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Missoula's free bus service, Mountain Line, won the 2026 Community Transportation System of the Year award at CTAA Expo in Omaha and was celebrated Thursday at the Downtown Transfer Station with Mayor Andrea Davis present. The system will expand with transfer station renovations and a new maintenance facility by 2028. KPAX
- ➤ The Glacier National Park Conservancy is asking the public to name its new 9-year-old chestnut horse, now known as 'Hey You,' with submissions open until Monday, May 25 and a vote on finalists scheduled from May 28 to June 4 (the horse will join the park's 66-animal stock team that moves supplies to remote areas). KPAX
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ At a recent Missoula meeting, local groups warned about an emerging AI data center boom — a trend they say mirrors past tech booms — as billionaire-backed firms plan to use local resources for private profit. Missoulian
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Woodtick Music Festival is set to take place July 17-18 near Darby on Chaffin Creek Road just past Crystal Brook Ranch, offering two days of live indie, folk and experimental music along with onsite camping and vendors, with attendees advised to bring their own potable water. Newstalk KGVO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Climate Smart Missoula planted seven trees on Missoula’s Northside on May 18 (with state grant funds) to cool urban heat as temperatures rose; the nonprofit plans to plant up to 75 trees over the next couple years to boost climate resilience. Montana Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missoula City Council adopted a voluntary energy conservation standard Wednesday to set best practices for energy-efficient buildings amid the city's push for a cleaner future. Transportation planner Devin Filicchia said the program will serve as an educational tool and does not impose mandatory requirements. Missoula Current
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Big Sky Eagles hit four homers in the sixth inning to secure a ticket to the state AA tournament + they will face Belgrade next week in Missoula. Missoulian
- ➤ Florence-Carlton's boys team won its first state title in State B golf while Lone Peak's girls claimed the team title, thanks to individual champion Cate Leydig; Manhattan's Blake Bentle also earned the boys' individual crown. Missoulian
- ➤ The Missoula Marathon sold out with a record 1,700 runners signing up for the 26.2-mile race. The event will run June 26 through June 28 (drawing participants from across the nation and overseas). KPAX
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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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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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4th Annual Indigenous Made Summer Market
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Caras Park — Free entry — Explore an array of unique, locally crafted items from over 60 vendors at this summer market in Missoula.
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Zootown Festival Featuring The Chicks and More
June 18-19 — Missoula County Fairgrounds — VIP packages available — Experience a diverse lineup with top country and folk artists in a vibrant festival atmosphere.
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~ Buddha
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