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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Missoula Police issued a Missing Endangered Person Advisory for 16-year-old Lyza Rose Gersitz-McClain after reports show she and a male juvenile are headed to Rathdrum, Idaho in a 1997 Tan GMC Sierra with a personalized plate TH3DUCK—anyone with information should contact the department immediately. KPAX
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks launched its third bear relocation dashboard last week to show where 14 bears (six grizzlies and eight black bears) have been moved, helping people and landowners stay informed. The new tool provides a clear view of bear management practices — an important step as bear numbers and spreads change across the state. Missoula Current
- ➤ Montana FWP has released a new Bear Relocation Dashboard that maps bear relocations to show species, reasons, and dates—helping local landowners track wildlife management efforts as bear numbers rise. The dashboard, now one of three tools including mortality and conflict maps, will keep communities informed about FWP actions. Newstalk KGVO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missoula Commissioner Slotnick joined 70 elected officials and top city administrators in a three-week Harvard leadership summit and said the county needs more tools to tackle local challenges. He plans to bring the new ideas to upcoming county meetings. Missoulian
- ➤ Montana hunters are watching a legal battle that will soon be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court after billionaire Fred Eshleman lost rulings in Wyoming on public land access & has filed an appeal. They worry that if he wins, millions of acres including checkerboard lands in Montana will be locked away & limit public hunting rights. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Taxable value letters have been mailed and property tax rebate applications will be accepted online from August 15 until October 1—this year’s property tax bills will be sent out in October. KPAX
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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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Alabama Shakes Concert - Night One
7:00-9:30 p.m. — KettleHouse Amphitheater — Ticket info TBA — Experience the electrifying return of Alabama Shakes after an eight-year hiatus.
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