Good morning, Missoula.

Wildfire smoke from active fires in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana has driven Missoula County's air quality to unhealthy levels today.

Officials say conditions will worsen tonight before improving by morning — residents are advised to limit outdoor activities to reduce exposure.

University of Montana officials have taken the Grizzly Indoor Practice Facility offline after it lost air due to a manufacturing issue, and experts from the manufacturer are set to assess the dome before sports teams rely on alternate training locations in early August.

Michael Ray Richardson was posthumously inducted into the Big Sky Hall of Fame with family members and former Grizzlies in attendance.

The ceremony honored his lasting influence on local sports.

Frenchtown softball standout Ryan Lucier will join Montana Grizzly softball in fall 2027 (his commitment is set to boost the team's lineup) to add local talent for the upcoming season.

Eli Gillman was named the Big Sky preseason offensive MVP while two defensive players joined him on the all-conference team, marking three Grizzlies recognized in today’s preseason awards.

Missoula PaddleHeads defeated Billings Mustangs on Saturday in the second game of their three-game series in Missoula and improved their record to 32-26.

Local fans watched a hard-fought match.

UM's Grizzly Indoor Practice Facility remains deflated as its manufacturer visits to evaluate a suspected manufacturing issue — not damage from a recent thunderstorm.

Officials hope to have the dome fixed quickly before teams resume practice in early August on campus.

Downtown ToNight

5-9 p.m. — Caras Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music, food trucks, and children's activities during this vibrant summer market.