Good morning, Missoula.

Missoula's Free Cycles began raising $800,000 to pay off its mortgage.

A bridge in Libby was dedicated on Sunday in honor of fallen soldier Arthur Rambo—while a new skate park opened in Pablo on Saturday, offering free skateboards and helmets to local youth.

Yesterday, Memorial Day, Missoulians honored the fallen at the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery with parachuters and the historic World War II plane Miss Montana joining in tribute.

Many veterans, active duty members and families gathered +including retired Air Force Colonel Ryan Torkelson and his wife Susan+ as they remembered those who gave their lives in service.

Since Memorial Day, Montana drivers have faced a sharp rise in road dangers as speeding, distracted driving, and lack of seatbelt use have contributed to over 60 fatalities statewide—including 24 in our local counties—experts say everyone must drive carefully as summer unfolds.

Missoula County officials confirmed that a body was recovered from the water near Maclay Bridge after dispatchers received a call at 4:49 p.m. Saturday, and responders with a life flight chopper reached the scene near the confluence of the Clark Fork and Bitterroot Rivers.

Tipped workers in Montana have been paying state taxes on tips since last year as a 2021 law linked state rules to federal tax policy.

Congress may soon approve a bill to exempt tips from tax — a change that would return the system to its pre-2024 rules and impact state revenue.

Federal leaders are considering combining wildfire response duties into a single Federal Wildland Fire Service — an effort to cut red tape and boost support for firefighters.

Montana U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy and other lawmakers plan to form a unified agency — one that will work year-round to protect communities during wildfire season.

Today, construction begins at the Downtown Transfer Center on Passenger Island as workers start electrical and structural upgrades that will last about two months and may extend past July.

Bus service will maintain its schedule—buses will be temporarily relocated to Woody Street between Pine and Spruce, and the transfer center will remain open to the public.

The Downtown Transfer Center's passenger loading island is closed today for about two months due to electrical and structural upgrades.

Bus services will relocate to Woody Street between Pine and Spruce Streets—Mountain Line will continue regular service with supervisors helping passengers.

Missoula Sentinel grad Kade McDonough won the Barnett Memorial Tournament at Missoula Country Club Monday by finishing a 15-under weekend with a birdie on the 18th green—he now competes for the Utah Utes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Baauer Live Concert

5-11 p.m. — The Badlander — Ticket info not specified — Experience electrifying beats with Baauer at his highly anticipated live performance.

Missoula PaddleHeads vs. Oakland Ballers

5:59-8:59 p.m. — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Tickets required — Cheer on the Missoula PaddleHeads as they take on the Oakland Ballers in an exciting baseball matchup.

Full Moon Yoga at KettleHouse Taproom

6-8 p.m. — KettleHouse Brewing Co. — Donation-based — Celebrate the Full Moon with a community yoga flow and complimentary beverage.

IV and The Strange Band Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Monk's Bar — $10 adv, $15 dos — Experience a night of live music with IV and The Strange Band featuring a blend of alternative-country and Americana.

Blind Melon Concert

8:00-9:30 PM — The Wilma — Cost not listed — Experience the alternative sounds of Blind Melon, a unique band from the '90s.