Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
Good morning, Missoula.
Investigators continue a search for Michael Brown, the suspect who killed four people at Owl Bar in Anaconda on Friday morning—federal and local officers totaling 250 are involved and a $7500 reward is offered for tips.
The University of Montana’s Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training program received a $2.4 million grant from the Federal Health Resources Services Administration to expand training for behavioral health care careers.
The award supports graduate students’ hands-on learning—ensuring the program grows Montana’s behavioral health workforce for another four years.
Two wildfires started near Potomac Sunday afternoon—one, the Morris Ridge Fire, burned about three acres north of highway 200 with no evacuations, while the Camp Gulch Fire burned roughly three acres in the Lubrecht Experimental Forest as state crews used air support.
On July 31, Montana lawmakers introduced the PATRIOT Parks Act that would require most foreign tourists to pay a surcharge—about $40 per visitor—to help cover the $23 billion deferred maintenance backlog in national parks.
Missoula's Elise Stearns, a former Hellgate Knight, ran at the U.S. Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene on Sunday.
She finished 18th in the 5,000 meters in 15 minutes, 40.08 seconds — adding to her record as a multi-time Big Sky champion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Downtown ToNight
5-9 p.m. — Caras Park — Free entry — Enjoy local food trucks and live music at the heart of Missoula this summer.
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.
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.
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.
Missoula PaddleHeads vs. Idaho Falls Chukars
5:59-8:59 p.m. — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling minor league baseball matchup in scenic Missoula.
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