Good morning, Missoula.

DirecTV ended a five-week blackout on Friday by restoring service to 54 broadcast stations, including KPAX in Missoula, and its streaming and satellite services are now back online.

Missoula will soon host a museum grand opening that celebrates the Forest Service's conservation history.

The new building (30,000 sqft) honors the forest system vital to our public lands.

Fáilte Irish Festival will take place at Caras Park on Friday, Aug.

28 from 2:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., featuring The Young Dubliners, Irish dancing, live music, food vendors and family activities. Admission is free — plan to join this local celebration.

Missoula now features a guide of nine local breweries—such as Bayern, Big Sky, and Kettlehouse—highlighting their signature craft beers for residents and visitors to enjoy.

The guide offers a taste of the city's vibrant beer culture.

Missoula District Ranger Crystal Stonesifer approved logging and prescribed burns on 87,000 acres for the Wildfire Adapted Missoula project, planning mostly nonmechanized treatments — with mechanized thinning near Blue Mountain in select areas.

Work will begin this summer and be phased over the next 20 years.

Missoula temperatures will hit the 90s this weekend as Stay Cool Missoula uses Heat Watch data to guide heat safety measures, with the team sharing resources at the Western Montana Fair on Aug.

5, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and at ClimateFEST on Sept. 26, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Today, a baby deer wandered up to Fire Station 2 and wildlife officials advised the public not to touch wild animals because the fawn is fragile (its mother was nearby watching) while it learned to walk.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks shared the important safety reminder.

Marty Mornhinweg is hosting his annual quarterback camp in Missoula today with help from Tommy Mellott, where top quarterbacks from the Treasure State are showcasing their skills.

Montana Grizzly Football announced the new North End Zone merchandise line for the upcoming 2026 season.

Fans can purchase T-shirts, hats, mugs, and tote bags starting in August at the Go Griz Store, The M Store downtown, and Missoula SCHEELS (Southgate Mall).

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.