Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of June.
Good morning, Missoula.
A mother-daughter duo has run Lazy Sousa Ranch west of Missoula since 1982 where they raise Tennessee Walking Horses and about 50 Highland cows.
Crews are cleaning the marathon route for next Sunday (expecting 1,000 pounds of trash) and Flathead Electric Cooperative will cut power for five minutes in Lakeside today at 9:00 a.m. and on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. affecting 2,900 customers.
Walmart will remove its self-checkout machines from stores nationwide including in Montana due to theft concerns— the chain plans to switch to a Scan & Go system that lets customers pay on their phones— and local shoppers may need to adjust to the new way to check out.
The Pride parade drew thousands downtown on Saturday—demonstrating strong community support for diversity.
At Missoula College’s state-of-the-art Cadaver Lab on the fourth floor, No. 817—a 72-year-old Montana woman whose donated body aids learning—teaches anatomy, physiology, and related subjects to hundreds of college and high school students.
The lab also trains emergency responders and will produce a Legacy Project video series to preserve her contribution.
The Missoula City Council meets today at 6 p.m.—it will confirm Lonnie Rash as fire chief and debate resolutions for federal public lands management and to oppose cuts in Medicaid and SNAP funding.
The council’s actions aim to protect food and health care access for Montanans.
The first-place Missoula PaddleHeads rallied past the Billings Mustangs Sunday—improving their record to 21-9 in Pioneer Baseball League home play.
The Missoula PaddleHeads won their Pioneer Baseball League game on Saturday at home—improving their record to 20-9 while defeating the Billings Mustangs.
PMP Certification Classroom Training
9 AM – 5 PM — Missoula, MT — Training fee applies — Intensive 4-day program offering essential knowledge in project management certification.
Downtown ToNight
5-9 p.m. — Caras Park — Free entry — Experience live music, local food trucks, and a market featuring local artists in the heart of Missoula.
Missoula MarExpo Atlántica: 5 Miles to Beer Thirty
6-8 p.m. — Caras Park — Free — Enjoy a casual fun run with a beer at the finish line and a social gathering.
Speakeasy Swing Night
7 p.m. — Monk's Bar — $10 — Dance the night away to the vibrant sounds of gypsy swing and jazz from local bands.
2025 Missoula Marathon Race Weekend
6 AM — Caras Park — Registration required — Experience a blend of small-town charm and stunning scenery on a flat and fast marathon course in Big Sky Country.
Missoula PaddleHeads vs. Great Falls Voyagers
11:59 PM – 1:29 AM — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Tickets available — Catch the thrilling matchup as Missoula PaddleHeads face off against the Great Falls Voyagers.
Shania Twain Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Washington-Grizzly Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic country star Shania Twain live in Missoula.
Downtown ToNight
5-9 p.m. — Caras Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music and food trucks while reconnecting with the community in the heart of Missoula.
Higgins Lot Alternative Market
9 AM – 1 PM — Higgins Lot, 420 N Higgins Ave — Free entry — Explore local vendors and showcase the best of Missoula's unique offerings every Saturday morning.
Eli Howard & The Greater Good Concert
8 PM - 12 AM — Monk's Bar — $10 adv $12 dos — Experience a high-energy folk-rock performance blending captivating melodies and introspective storytelling.
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