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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fatal accident occurred near the Poverello Center on Tuesday afternoon when a male was hit and killed by a vehicle+ officers confirmed he was deceased on arrival. MontanaRightNow
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 26, 2025, deputies responded to a disturbance at Ropers Lounge when bartender Jane Doe reported that Katrena Reed was using what appeared to be a gun's laser sight through the bar windows and then crashed her Jeep into Doe's car—Reed was arrested after a high-risk traffic stop and now faces charges of felony assault with a weapon and felony criminal mischief. Newstalk KGVO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research held a report in Helena where director Jeff Michael said tariffs are an economic shock that may affect Montana’s agriculture and construction sectors more than manufacturing—despite benefits from higher steel prices and federal tax changes also aimed at seniors, small businesses, and self-employed people. BBER will discuss these findings in seven cities over the next two weeks. Missoula Current
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Montana Department of Labor and Industry announced a $4 million federal grant to start the state's first registered teacher apprenticeship program aimed at helping rural schools fill teacher shortages. A request for proposals will be issued between October and December and the first group of apprentices will start in summer or fall 2026 — a plan that lets teachers earn while they learn. Newstalk KGVO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks recently launched an online Bear Relocation Dashboard that shows when and why bears are moved by displaying details such as species, general reasons, and the latest relocation date—this tool is meant to keep communities and landowners informed about bear management. The new dashboard adds to FWP’s other similar resources and supports the agency’s efforts to manage bear conflicts in bear country. KPAX
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County commissioners approved the city's use of open-space funding Tuesday to secure the 16-acre Tipp property along the Clark Fork River off the Kim Williams trail east of Missoula. The project costs about $230,000—over half of which is donated—and it will be used for recreation and kids programming by the city. Missoula Current
- ➤ Missoula County Commissioners met this week to propose a 2026 budget that will boost property taxes by $5.7 million, meaning a typical $600,000 home will see about $83 more a year—funding planned increases in public safety staff. The state will offer a tax rebate starting August 15th for eligible homeowners. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ A $24 million transportation grant to improve a train bridge along Highway 200 connecting East Missoula and Missoula was cut after passage of the Big Beautiful Bill. County Commissioner Dave Strohmaier and council member Stephanie Lemberg said the cancellation did not properly assess local safety needs (the project was part of the Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant Program) and vowed to pursue further transportation improvements. MontanaRightNow
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Sunset Charcuterie Paddle
5-8:30 p.m. — Kona Bridge Fishing Access — Registration required — Enjoy a relaxed evening float with charcuterie amidst stunning river views as the sun sets.
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Levi Blom & Friends Concert
8-11 p.m. — Monk's Bar — $12 adv $15 dos — Experience an epic night of rockin' tunes with local music talent.
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Higgins Lot Alternative Market
9 AM – 1 PM — Higgins Lot, 420 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT — Free entry — Explore local goods and fresh produce every Saturday in the heart of downtown Missoula.
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River Baptisms
4-5 p.m. — Maclay Flat Nature Trail — Free — Celebrate new beginnings with a community baptism at the river.
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An Evening With Tedeschi Trucks Band
7:00-9:30 p.m. — KettleHouse Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the soul thunderclap of a 12-piece band with a new album launch.
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Missoula Downtown Tonight
5-9 p.m. — Caras Park Pavilion — Free entry — Enjoy live music and local food trucks amid the vibrant Missoula community atmosphere.
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Missoula PaddleHeads vs. Rocky Mountain Vibes
7:05-10:05 p.m. — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup between the PaddleHeads and the Vibes.
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Weird Al Yankovic's Bigger & Weirder Tour
8:00-9:30 p.m. — KettleHouse Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience Weird Al's legendary multimedia comedy rock show featuring his iconic hits.
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise: Thanks For Coming Tour
7-9:30 p.m. — KettleHouse Amphitheater — Not specified — Experience a unique blend of genres and lyrical poetry from Rainbow Kitten Surprise.
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Downtown ToNight
5-9 p.m. — Caras Park — Free entry — Enjoy local food trucks and live music at the heart of Missoula this summer.
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