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Missoula
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Missoula marked its 100th annual Memorial Day wreath ceremony yesterday as wreaths were placed in Rose Park, at cemeteries around town, and in the Clark Fork River with the color guard playing Taps to honor fallen service members. KPAX
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Three eagles died from lead poisoning at Wild Skies Raptor Center as studies show high lead levels in birds, 84-year-old Tony Harriman is biking 4,000 miles across America to honor the country's 250th birthday, + biologists urge drivers to slow down for turtles crossing busy roads. KPAX
- ➤ Fisheries biologists are finalizing two conservation plans to protect cutthroat trout in the Yellowstone and Columbia basins. The strategies, developed amid rising drought and warm temperatures, will focus on migratory and isolated populations (a model already attracting interest from Idaho). Missoula Current
- ➤ A US Geological Survey report said river levels are below normal and floaters on the Clark Fork may soon face hazards such as shallow spots and exposed rocks; boaters are advised to check conditions and wear life jackets. MontanaRightNow
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Missoula's Sean Ramsbacher birdied three of the final four holes Monday night to win the Barnett Memorial golf tourney at the Missoula Country Club. Missoulian
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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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Zootown Festival Featuring The Lumineers and More
7-11 p.m. — Missoula County Fairgrounds — Cost info not provided — Experience genre-defying music from top artists like Rainbow Kitten Surprise and The Head and The Heart.
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