Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of June.
Good morning, Missoula.
The Montana Department of Justice on behalf of the Missoula Police Department issued a Missing Endangered Person Advisory for Rabekka Rodriguez, who was last seen June 9 at 12:25 p.m. in Missoula wearing shorts and a black t-shirt and may have been heading up the Kim Williams trail—investigators say she could be in danger and anyone with information should call 406-552-6300.
Forecasts say Flathead Lake will not reach its full pool this summer because warm, dry weather cuts water flow – the lake will hit a maximum of 2,892.3 feet by June 19 and then fall below its normal level, which may reduce energy generation at the SKQ dam.
Montana fire officials said reinforced hardened homes lower wildfire risk as more houses are built near forests—local governments must enforce measures to limit danger.
In June 1933, Fort Missoula organized 21 CCC work companies that sent 4,200 young men to improve Montana forests, roads and fire control.
Some camps faced challenges such as a worker sent home for preaching while others enjoyed local baseball and boxing matches.
Missoula County is ramping up its wildfire mitigation program as the dry season deepens to reduce fire risks for homes.
The initiative—funded by grants and seeking further FEMA support—will conduct home assessments and outreach as fire risks grow.
A report using Realtor.com's Cross-Market Demand data shows that homebuyers from Elgin, Los Angeles, Seattle, Denver and Phoenix are actively searching for Missoula homes while local buyers from Kalispell, Bozeman, Billings and Helena add to the market’s stability, with Phoenix interest 2.5 times that of Denver+ suggesting a growing trend for more out-of-state moves. The findings offer fresh insight into the diverse origins of buyers in our local housing market.
Billings native Clay Oven was chosen by former player Trevin Gradney to wear the Montana Grizzlies’ No. 37 jersey, making him the 19th player to join the tradition—he is the first underclassman in over a decade and will carry the legacy in the upcoming season.
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.
Missoula PaddleHeads vs. Billings Mustangs
1-4 p.m. — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Check out the thrilling matchup as the PaddleHeads take on the Mustangs in this exciting baseball game.
Missoula PaddleHeads vs. Billings Mustangs
1-4 p.m. — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Check ticket details — Cheer on the local PaddleHeads as they face off against the Billings Mustangs in an exciting baseball matchup.
Mullet Classic Relay Race
5:30-8 p.m. — Marshall Mountain — Donations encouraged — Enjoy a team relay race combining uphill grind and downhill thrill.
2025 Swift Campout with Slow Spokes
June 21st – Missoula Montana Airport — Free entry — Celebrate the summer solstice with a fun and inclusive bikepacking adventure in the Bitterroot Valley.
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