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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Missoula’s splash decks and lazy river are open for summer fun as Parks and Recreation sets summer hours starting Friday, June 13 — with sessions running 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays and shorter hours on weekends. A 50 meter pool is closed for repairs while the Currents Aquatic Center remains open year round. Newstalk KGVO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Missoula Police Department arrested 31-year-old fugitive Jesse Lewis—wanted for deliberate homicide in Kentucky—at the 2200 block of Mullan Road on Wednesday, and officials will work with Kentucky to extradite him. KPAX
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A survey by the University of Montana Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research found that 68% of Montanans said tourism benefits outweighed its negative impacts, yet nearly half reported their communities felt crowded during the summer travel season — especially in regions like Yellowstone and Glacier Country. Tourism brought nearly $5 billion in spending, and officials in Glacier Country adjusted their marketing strategy to target Canadian visitors as border travel shifted. Missoula Current
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials say that drought and rising water temperatures are already matching mid-July levels and may force hoot-owl fishing restrictions on several rivers soon. Officials warned that anglers could face a 2 p.m. cut-off on affected rivers — a measure to protect cold-water fish if flows remain low. Missoulian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NorthWestern Energy raised residential electricity rates by 17% using a legal loophole instead of the full process—Montana families now face higher bills while the utility seeks another 26% increase as public hearings on the rate case began on June 9. Missoula Current
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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.
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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.
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PaddleHeads vs. Voyagers Baseball Game
11:59 PM — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Tickets available — Catch the exciting matchup between the PaddleHeads and Voyagers.
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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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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.
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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.
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Mullet Classic Relay Race
5:30-8 p.m. — Marshall Mountain — Donations encouraged — Enjoy a team relay race combining uphill grind and downhill thrill.
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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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Missoula Summer MADE Fair
10 AM – 4 PM — Caras Park — Free entry — Immerse yourself in a vibrant, handcrafted market featuring over 190 local artisans and enjoy the sunny atmosphere.
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Social Distortion Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Wilma — Tickets available — Experience the legendary sound of Social Distortion with their high-energy rockabilly and punk tunes.
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