Good morning, Missoula.

A historic military vehicle convoy featuring 50+ restored vehicles will roll into Missoula today at about 4:30 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History before continuing its journey to the Oregon Coast tonight.

Summer events boost tourism spending as nearly half of Montana visitors come for local attractions.

Missoula hotels and retailers see increased business with events like the Missoula Marathon and university concerts (official figures show 82% of first-time visitors return).

Frenchtown authorities report the lightning caused Alder Fire is now 93% contained on 1,234 acres while 213 personnel patrol hot spots under warmer, drier conditions.

Area, road, and trail closures remain in effect for public safety.

Missoula, Bozeman, and county officials approved a Lead Community Agreement on a Green Power Program that lets customers choose wind and solar power, advancing clean energy goals by 10%.

The Public Service Commission will review the plan on or before Sept. 15, moving the cities toward carbon neutrality by 2030.

On Tuesday, Aug. 4, the International Joint Commission Study Board held a public meeting in Havre to gather local feedback on a five-year water-sharing study between the U.S. and Canada, with public comments due Aug.

31 and final recommendations expected in late September.

Missoula County is asking for feedback on the future of West Riverside Park barn - the building was closed after structural issues made it unsafe for public use, and comments will help plan next steps.

St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula has been named Montana’s top hospital by U.S. News & World Report (7th time), underscoring its ongoing commitment to quality care.

The ranking reinforces its trusted role in the local health community.

Montana blood banks are urging donations after the national shortage was declared on July 27.

Vitalant+ and other centers report a critical shortage of type O blood that may impact local emergency care.

Launch Entertainment will open its family activity park at 1900 Brooks Street next year, offering trampolines, a ninja course, dodgeball, a mixed-reality playground, a soft play area for toddlers, and the KRAVE restaurant + bar.

Chase Brooks, a Deer Lodge native, delivered a dynamic ride at the Missoula Stampede this season & found a pressure valve that helped revive his rodeo career.