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Monday, August 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Helena casinos donated bar sales to help pay for funeral costs and support Anaconda families after the Owl Bar shooting on August 1—operations manager Mayme Folio said the effort raised about $600 and donations were accepted until early morning. KPAX
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Missoula-based podcast OMFG released a new episode this week discussing the 1993 film Red Rock West starring Nicolas Cage, Dennis Hopper, and Dwight Yoakam—adding to prior episodes that explore Montana films including those by David Lynch and features like The Revenant. The show examines movies filmed in Montana and offers local listeners fresh insights into the film history of the state. Newstalk KGVO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Home ReSource’s Green Team sorted waste at the Western Montana Fair to make sure compost, recycling and trash reached the right destination. They managed tens of thousands of pounds of waste — compost sent to Missoula Compost and trash to Republic Services — as the fair aimed for a 90 percent diversion goal. KPAX
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks started a fishing survey on August 6 to ask licensed anglers if they fished in local lakes and streams. The survey, sent by mail or email to 6,000 to 12,000 people, will help the agency make better decisions — and assess the value of fishing in our state. Newstalk KGVO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Montana coach Bobby Hauck said he will pick his starting quarterback by focusing on winning Saturday games as Keali'i Ah Yat, redshirt freshman Luke Flowers, and transfer Jake Jensen compete for the role ahead of the Sept. 6 opener + each is working hard to improve and help the team succeed this season. Missoulian
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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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Cornbread Wallace Live Performance
4-8 p.m. — The Trough — Check for ticket details — Experience a captivating mix of country, rock, and Americana from local singer-songwriter Cornbread Wallace.
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Hickoids Live at Monk's Bar
6-9 p.m. — Monk's Bar — Cover charge applies — Experience the cowpunk legends Hickoids on their Sasquatch Stroll tour through the Western US.
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