Good morning, Missoula.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.