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Missoula
Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Free Cycles Missoula launched a campaign today to raise $800,000 by July 1 to pay off its mortgage and permanently secure its center-of-town property—aiming to reduce debt and direct more funds toward expanding services. The nonprofit will use donations to extend operating hours, boost staffing, and support community bike programs. Missoulian
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On May 19, a Missoula officer responded to a disturbance at a downtown bar and later found 24-year-old Trison Gibson in a totaled blue truck on Flynn Lane and West Broadway—he had been kicked out for appearing intoxicated, allegedly stole the unlocked vehicle, and now faces charges of felony criminal endangerment, theft, and a DUI first offense with a $5,000 bond. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ The Missoula Police Department said that violent crimes were down in 2024—robberies dropped 2.7% and assaults 3.5%—while cases of sexual intercourse without consent increased due to multiple victims reporting a single offender. Officers also responded to about 55,000 incidents including over 2,800 traffic accidents and a 16% rise in hit-and-run calls as they focused on drug seizures and improving data collection. Missoula Current
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missoula City Council approved an $8.5 million project on May 19 to upgrade the Garden City Compost facility using a $4.7 million ARPA grant matched by the Wastewater Enterprise Fund. The facility will receive updated composting bays, mechanical and electrical controls, improved stormwater runoff management, and odor reduction measures—construction is expected to finish in roughly eight months and boost capacity for the next 20 years. MontanaRightNow
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the State AA tennis meet in Bozeman today, the Missoula Hellgate girls and Bozeman Gallatin are tied with 12 points—Hellgate relies on key singles and doubles players to edge out a third title. Great Falls CMR leads the boys race with 11 points—and must secure wins in doubles and consolation singles to clinch the state championship. Missoulian
- ➤ The Missoula PaddleHeads earned their first win on Wednesday in Billings – they scored 12 hits to four under Dawson Day's pitching against the Mustangs. Missoulian
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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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