Good morning, Missoula.

Local painter James Corwin opened a downtown studio where visitors can watch him paint plus view his gallery of wildlife art featuring bear and bison.

The new spot will offer an engaging experience for local art lovers.

A report from the University of Montana shows that nonresident tourism spending in the state hit $5.6 billion in 2025, supporting local jobs and boosting state tax revenue.

Spending by 13.2 million visitors drove increased economic activity through lodging, food, and retail despite a 4% drop in visitors.

Firefighters worked across Western Montana over the weekend amid intense wildfire conditions.

In recent updates, crews battled the Skillet Fire (1,300 acres with evacuations near Flathead) and the Elder 1 Fire (1,200 acres near Lolo) as other areas saw new blazes begin.

Residents can use the Montana Fire Info website to track wildfires and get updates on local restrictions during the summer wildfire season - this tool features real-time maps and safety tips, including details on the Silvertip Fire in the Flathead National Forest.

Crews will work incrementally on Northside park to minimize traffic impacts + complete a construction project set to finish in 2027.

Missoula PaddleHeads beat Great Falls Voyagers on Saturday in the second game of their series in Great Falls (record is 36-28).