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Thursday, July 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Missoula officials and the Montana Department of Transportation are asking residents to share ideas about redesigning the busy intersection at West Broadway, Toole Avenue and California Street during an open house held today at 1500 Burns Street from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.—engineers are studying options to boost safety as part of a broader corridor plan with a final design expected next year and construction planned for summer 2026. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ Montana Special Olympics will hold a volunteer summit in Missoula at First Interstate Bank, 101 E. Front, on August 11 from 5:15 to 8:15 p.m.-Organizers ask all interested volunteers to sign up before the event to learn about coaching and support roles while enjoying a free meal. Newstalk KGVO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 8 at 3:35 p.m., Missoula police responded to a report of an unresponsive 48-year-old man in the 500 block of South 5th Street East — his body was taken to the Montana State Crime Lab while detectives began investigating his suspicious death. Newstalk KGVO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Missoula's Lifelong Learning Center learned that most of its federal funding will end after the passage of the big, beautiful bill—this cut will reduce staff and programs that help adults and teens earn their GEDs and build job skills. Local education advocates warn that the loss may hurt the workforce pipeline and limit opportunities for those who rely on these services. KPAX
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missoula’s Just Response plans to create a family justice center that will combine services for domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault victims — using a $700,000 federal grant to fund an advisor from Alliance for Hope to assess community readiness. Officials say the county will find a new space as services move out of the John Engen Building. Missoulian
- ➤ Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reported that the estimated wolf population dropped slightly in 2024 and will propose new hunting and trapping rules to lower the number to 450; the agency plans to increase the quota to 500—raising the allowed kills per license in select regions. The new regulations will be detailed at the FWP commission meeting in August as part of ongoing efforts to manage wolf numbers statewide. Missoula Current
- ➤ Missoula County voiced concern over a planned rent increase at Travois Village and Harvey's Mobile Home Park that threatens residents on fixed incomes. The county said the increase — initially proposed as high as 75% — may force vulnerable families to choose between housing and basic needs. KPAX
- ➤ Montana lawmakers once considered a proposal to set a minimum reimbursement rate for ground ambulance rides at 400% of Medicare (supported by ambulance companies) before health insurers lobbied to halt the change over fears of rising premiums. Missoula Current
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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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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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Bluegrass Hoedown at Monk’s
7-11:59 p.m. — Monk's Bar — $10 — Kick up your boots and enjoy a lively night of bluegrass music with the electrifying Johnny Campbell Band.
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Missoula People's Market
9 AM – 1 PM — Missoula People's Market — Free entry — Explore local art and handcrafted goods in the heart of Downtown Missoula.
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ARK Foundation Run for Rare
4-8 p.m. — 3219 Fort Missoula Rd — Registration fees apply — Participate in a 5K run to raise awareness for individuals with rare diseases.
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Death Cab for Cutie Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — KettleHouse Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the emotional depth and indie rock power of Death Cab for Cutie in a summer evening highlight.
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