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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The iconic tattoo shop Altered Skin, which has been at Brooks Avenue near Hellgate High School for over 30 years, will move to the Mountain Broadcasting building at 714 Kensington—offering upgraded artist studios and better parking—with its new location opening on August 15th. Newstalk KGVO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jeffrey Hill appeared in court today facing charges of negligent homicide and negligent endangerment after his vehicle struck a man in a crash earlier this week on Broadway near the Poverello Center—his next court date is set for August 11. MontanaRightNow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montana parents are shopping for back-to-school supplies as large retailers like Walmart and Target stock their school sections; a fourth-grade teacher in Missoula said rising supply costs have led families to choose generic brands—while community support helps ensure every student gets what they need. MontanaRightNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Montana National Guard’s 83rd Civil Support Team held a training exercise in Missoula July 29th—31st using training aids and safety equipment to simulate hazards near the University of Montana; U.S. Army North evaluated the team’s ability to respond to a CBRNE event. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ A Montana district court judge heard over two hours of arguments on whether DEQ or the citizen Board of Environmental Review followed state law when setting a new selenium standard for Lake Koocanusa—attorneys from conservation groups and industry groups debated if the rule is more or less stringent than federal guidelines. Missoula Current
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials confirmed the first detection of West Nile virus in Montana this year after four mosquito pools tested positive in Lewis and Clark and Cascade counties, and cases were also reported among horses east of the Continental Divide. Mosquito activity is expected to continue until October—so residents should take precautions to avoid bites. Missoula Current
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Missoula native Katharine Berkoff won the women’s 50-meter backstroke at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on Thursday — finishing ahead of fellow American Regan Smith in a time of 27.08 seconds. She also earned a bronze in the 100 back earlier in the week and now holds six career medals at long course championships. Missoulian
- ➤ Montana Grizzlies football broadcasts will have a new play-by-play sound this fall when veteran Trey Bender joins Jordan Tripp. Bender grew up around the game and met famous figures—like OJ Simpson and Wilt Chamberlain—adding NFL roots and deep family experience to the broadcasts. Newstalk KGVO
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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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Daisy Chain Fest 2025
2-8 p.m. — Zootown Arts Community Center — Free entry — Experience nostalgic melodies from VIKA, whose haunting voice reflects love and loss.
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Cornbread Wallace: Live Music Event
4-8 p.m. — The Trough — Check for entry fees — Experience the captivating sounds of Cornbread Wallace blending country, rock, and Americana in a local setting.
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