Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of August.
Good morning, Missoula.
On Thursday morning, Missoula Neighbors United held an accessibility audit on West Broadway, where disabled residents and city and county planners discussed fixing sidewalks and crossings (including near Russell, Burton, Toole, and California intersections) to improve safety and ease of use.
Tim Montana will perform tomorrow at Sunrise Saloon for Outside the Wire, a benefit that raises funds for Montana veterans (with proceeds supporting Legion Riders of Corvallis) and underscores his long-standing support for military families.
Missoula County purchased Marshall Mountain in 2024 to create new outdoor adventure spaces.
During a recent cleanup, crews found that the old ski shop, closed since 2003, held preserved items donated to Hellgate High School (a local time capsule).
More than 50 union members and community residents met Thursday evening at the United Steelworkers hall in Columbus to discuss unresolved contract talks between the union and Sibanye Stillwater.
The union and company have a 48-hour extension to respond to the latest proposal, leaving open the possibility of a work stoppage.
The UM Office of Sustainability will open The Loop at Lommasson thrift store Monday during student move-in week to offer affordable dorm items like lamps, mini fridges & microwaves donated by students.
Shoppers need a current Griz Card as the store later opens to the wider campus community.
After destructive wildfires in Spokane, county experts are urging homeowners to clear gutters and remove dry brush (including covering vents) to reduce fire risk.
Missoula County and state agencies plan to expand fuel reduction grants and propose policy changes that may lower insurance costs.
A weak wild berry season has driven bears into residential zones around Missoula today, FWP said — increased encounters compared to last year have experts advising locals to leave huckleberries for wildlife to lower conflict risks.
Mountain Line broke ground Wednesday near Missoula airport on a $76 million operations center (60,000 sqft for cleaning, fueling and storage) to replace its old Northside site.
The agency will move into the center in 30 months.
Fusion Fight League is hosting Fights Under the Lights at Ogren Park on Saturday, Aug.
29 — featuring the heavyweight main event of Daniel 'Super Duper Sabertooth' Trejo vs. Sam 'Blunt Force Trauma' Polk when doors open at 6 pm.
Greg Sundberg, the Grizzly Football radio voice, announced he will step away from the booth this season after 19 years at the station — choosing to focus on family priorities.
He clarified that he remains with the University and his Saturday game coverage will change accordingly.
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