Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of July.
Good morning, Missoula.
Keep Missoula Housed is hosting its 6th Annual Cornhole Tournament at Missoula Paddleheads Baseball Stadium on Thursday, July 23 with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. as players enjoy cornhole, food, and drinks to support local housing aid & affordable living.
Three Missoula dirty soda shops opened in June with Fizzies, Sunny Sips and Stella’s Surf Shack drawing local fans—another shop is set to open next summer.
The Postal Service announced that prices for Forever Stamps, postcards, and international mail will rise on Sunday, July 12 — Montanans are urged to buy stamps now to save money.
Kallie Moore, collections manager at UM Paleontology Center, will host PBS's Eons: Life and Death on Pangea when it premieres July 29 — the series explores ancient life from the Permian Period — offering a fresh look at life before dinosaurs.
Missoula has been awarded over $1M to design and install treatment systems that filter pesticide compounds before they reach the Bitterroot River.
The stormwater team will work with DEQ to finalize plans that may add advanced filtration + pretreatment structures over the coming months.
Missoula has joined 115 other cities in eliminating parking minimums to lower costs for new housing.
Local officials say the change will boost affordability while new plans take shape to manage on-street parking.
After strong public opposition, a partner in the Bonner data center project withdrew support.
Missoula County said—the decision came after community input—that the project will not move forward amid concerns over high power usage and potential river contamination.
Montana football reportedly added West Florida to its 2027 schedule with a game at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept.
18, 2027 (the first meeting between the teams) that includes a $300,000 payout.
Missoula PaddleHeads improved to 20-22 with a win over the Boise Hawks on Tuesday during the opener of a three-game series in the Gem State.
The team hit four home runs as they built momentum in the contest.
Washington-Grizzly Stadium, entering its 40th anniversary, has seen renovations, expansions and upgrades that improved its facilities for fans — marking decades of progress in our local sports venue.
Missoula Clinic by The Street Dog Coalition
9-11 a.m. — Watershed Navigation Center — Free services — Providing essential veterinary care for pets of people experiencing homelessness in Missoula.
Glacier Range Riders vs. Missoula PaddleHeads Community Night
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Ticket revenue supports local charity — Celebrate baseball while giving back to the community.
Downtown ToNight at Caras Park
5-9 p.m. — Caras Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music, food trucks, and local makers while soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of downtown Missoula.
Tape B and Levity Concert
4-7:30 p.m. — KettleHouse Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary from $71 to $763 — Enjoy an afternoon of live music with Tape B and Levity at a stunning venue.
Missoula Cars & Coffee Meetup
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — J & K Customs — Free entry — Showcase your coolest cars, trucks, and bikes in a friendly local gathering.
Out to Lunch
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Caras Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music by Big Sky Mudflaps, local food trucks, and family-friendly activities in downtown Missoula.
Golf Tournament
1-4 p.m. — University of Montana Golf Course — $200 per team — Participate in a 9 Hole Scramble with prizes and a silent auction to benefit local charities.
Downtown ToNight
5-9 p.m. — Caras Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music, food trucks, and children's activities during this vibrant summer market.
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