Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
Good morning, Missoula.
Keep Missoula Housed is hosting its annual cornhole tournament at Missoula Paddleheads stadium on July 24th from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.—the event will feature food and drinks for purchase, a 50/50 drawing, and a silent auction to support local families including a couple fighting cancer.
On June 25, authorities restarted the St. Mary Diversion Dam in Babb so water could run through the new St. Mary siphons after a failure caused panic—this repair marked a hard-earned milestone for the Milk River Project—and it now supports local irrigation, native reservations and recreation.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is holding meetings around the state this month and accepting online survey input until July 20 to shape new hunting regulations for the 2026/2027 seasons—organizers will also review comments from discussions in June and July to draft formal proposals this fall.
Montana Grizzly cross country runner Luke Mest won the Tony Banovich 5K in Missoula Saturday, June 28th, finishing in 15 minutes and 35.32 seconds — his first win in four runs after coming in second twice.
He led by over 38 seconds over Griffen Parsells and plans to use his $250 prize to buy new running shoes.
Missoula's Payton Taylor overcame a two-stroke deficit on the back nine to win the Montana State Am men's tournament at the Missoula Country Club on Saturday—he finished at 6-under 207 by beating fellow Missoulian Kade McDonough by one stroke.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bitterroot Community Band Performance - Evel Knievel Commemoration
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Bonner Park — Free entry — Celebrate Evel Knievel's legacy with a concert by the Bitterroot Community Band at Bonner Park's bandshell.
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