Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of June.
Good morning, Missoula.
🏘️ Community
Friends of Marshall Mountain saved the park from private ownership and raised over $850,000 in community funds while a busy weekend showed the park’s new role.
The group will soon plan its next steps—looking at projects like an indoor classroom and a youth center with one major donation to support future needs.
The Clark Fork River shuttle will return this summer to help floaters by offering free rides from outside UM’s Campus Rec Center to the Sha-Ron and Milltown put-in spots, easing parking and car shuffling concerns.
Operating Thursday through Sunday from July 10 until late summer—with trips at 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and beginning at noon on weekends—the service provides free parking passes for Thursday and Friday rides and cancels trips in adverse weather.
🚨 Crime
The Missoula County Sheriff's Office is searching for 46-year-old David M.
Leeper—last seen at 10 a.m. on May 31 while walking along Holland Lake Road near the trailhead—and he is described as 6 feet tall, 160 pounds, with blue eyes, short blonde hair, wearing a black hat, white tank top, white shoes and a black bookbag.
The Missoula County Sheriff's Office and Seeley-Swan Search and Rescue are searching for David M.
Leeper, 46, who was last seen Saturday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. near Holland Lake Road (6 ft, 160 lbs, blue eyes, short blonde hair) while he wore a black hat, white tank top, and white tennis shoes (carrying a black backpack) and urge anyone with information to call 911 immediately.
🎭 Culture
A Missoulian article from May 30, 1909 explained how Missoula earned the title Garden City from its neat streets lined with gardens, tall trees, and flower-filled lawns.
The writer offered local gardening tips on selecting plants that deer avoid—an ongoing challenge for residents mindful of the city’s green tradition.
🌲 Environment
Missoula urban foresters and volunteers planted over 30 trees in Pleasant View Park in late May—using grant funds from Arbor Day and Enterprise Mobility—to help rebuild the canopy lost after last summer’s storms.
City officials say the tree planting is part of a broader storm recovery plan that has cost over $4 million and that work to clear damaged trees for public safety will continue.
🎉 Missoula Events
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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.
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.
Higgins Lot Alternative Market
9 AM – 1 PM — Higgins Lot, 420 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT — Free entry — Explore a hyper-local market featuring local vendors every Saturday in downtown Missoula.
PaddleHeads vs. Voyagers Baseball Game
11:59 PM — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Tickets available — Catch the exciting matchup between the PaddleHeads and Voyagers.
Dig Summer BBQ
6-8 p.m. — Maloney Ranch Park — Free entry — Kicking off the summer with food and fun for incoming middle schoolers.
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