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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Missoula County Attorney’s Office filed 16 new felony complaints this week for violent, endangerment, property, drug, and administrative crimes, and Deputy County Attorney Brittany Williams said upcoming trials and an inquest in the coming weeks will not pull jurors from Fourth of July plans—she hopes the crime numbers will soon drop. Newstalk KGVO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Montana will offer a new four-year Entertainment, Events and Sports Management (EESM) major starting this fall after the Board of Regents approved turning the long-running certificate into a degree program. The program will cover skills in talent management, event planning, athletic administration, and film production while connecting students with industry experts. Newstalk KGVO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missoula In Motion honored three local commuters—Patricia Spotted Wolf as Commuter of the Year and Erica Ritsema and Brandon Wasser as runners up—for their efforts to cut Missoula’s carbon footprint, and the winners got up to $250 in gear as a thank-you for riding, biking, or taking the bus daily. This award recognizes a commitment to more sustainable travel habits in our community. Missoula Current
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The new Montana housing trust was established under HB 924—signed by Governor Gianforte on June 19—to provide statutory appropriations for affordable housing for the first time in state history. For 50 years, the Montana Board of Housing has helped families access affordable loans and rental units, demonstrating a strong commitment to stable housing. Missoula Current
- ➤ Missoula City Council has called out property management companies for price fixing — a practice where software collects personal and local economic data to set the highest rental prices possible. Missoulian
- ➤ Missoula will begin a safety upgrade with a new roundabout at Scott and Phillips on July 7 in the Northside neighborhood + the project aims to ease traffic. The construction will take 45 days, and during this time the intersection and Scott Street Bridge will be closed + detours via Orange and Reserve streets will guide drivers and pedestrians. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ On June 25, 2025, Governor Greg Gianforte joined law enforcement in Kalispell to honor Bobby’s Law, a new measure that increases penalties for drivers who kill someone while driving under the influence. The law, prompted by the 2023 fatal crash that claimed Bobby Dewbre’s life in Columbia Falls, imposes a minimum three-year sentence for offenders with blood alcohol levels more than twice the legal limit + community officials say it supports stronger DUI enforcement. Newstalk KGVO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ During the 2025 Missoula Marathon weekend, a race organizer will run the half marathon on Sunday and ask local runners to predict his finish time for a chance to win concert tickets or season passes—tickets include options for local shows and sports events. Local residents should send their predictions through the mobile app using the code Ace the Pace. Newstalk KGVO
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Cornbread Wallace Live Performance
4-8 p.m. — The Trough — $10 cover — Experience the local sounds of Cornbread Wallace as he blends country, rock, and Americana in a night of engaging music.
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Golf Tournament at Missoula Alliance Church
1-5 p.m. — University of Montana Golf Course — $200 per team — Participate in a 9 Hole Scramble with prizes and a silent auction to support local charities.
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Missoula PaddleHeads vs. Great Falls Voyagers
5:59-8:59 p.m. — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Cost Info Unavailable — Cheer on the Missoula PaddleHeads as they take on the Great Falls Voyagers in a thrilling baseball matchup.
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Higgins Lot Alternative Market
9 AM – 1 PM — Higgins Lot — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant local market featuring food, crafts, and community spirit every Saturday in Downtown Missoula.
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