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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Johnston Street shelter in Missoula will close Sept. 2 and city officials along with nonprofit partners are working to move its last residents into permanent housing using a housing sprint that has served 114 individuals with $98,000 in funds. The program has placed 33 residents and will help 7 families secure housing—efforts that involved over 650 conversations to clear financial barriers such as deposits and arrears. Missoula Current
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ State officials met with 100 laid off plant workers in Missoula as they sought answers about the impact of three factory closures over the past 16 months. The closures led to a loss of 350 jobs—leaving many workers unsettled. Missoulian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Montana has been named a top Peace Corps volunteer-producing college for community and national service for three years in a row — this honor underlines UM's strong commitment to public service with Grizzlies now serving in five countries. Missoula Current
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Videos showed an amphibious off-road vehicle driving 8.5 miles down the Blackfoot River as a Powell County crew sprayed for noxious weeds on Monday. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks said the vehicle was used without a required permit — its staff are investigating the impact on trout habitat. Missoulian
- ➤ Missoula federal district judge Donald Molloy ruled Tuesday that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must reexamine its 2024 finding on gray wolves after it ignored key factors like historic range and state management policies. The decision sends the case back for a review of scientific methods and assumptions—potentially affecting future wolf protections. Missoula Current
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Missoula Community Medical Center launched the new Special Delivery program today to help new mothers by using wristbands that signal the need for extra care up to six weeks after delivery. Chief Nursing Officer Holly Nagel said the wristbands help hospital staff and community partners quickly address health concerns during this critical period. Newstalk KGVO
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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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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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River City Roots Festival
6:00 PM – 10:30 PM — Downtown Missoula Partnership — Various costs — Explore live music, local food, and community spirit at Missoula's cherished festival.
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Roots & Revelry Dinner at The Stables
5-8 p.m. — The Stables — $31 to $50 — Celebrate Missoula’s culinary scene with a curated three-course dinner during River City Roots Fest.
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