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Saturday, August 17th, 2024
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Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Power was restored in Missoula following a storm-related outage affecting 1,800 residents, with NorthWestern Energy crews working overnight. MontanaRightNow
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Missoula-area motorcyclist, Zachary Demoss, 24, has been missing since August 11, 2024, in Idaho, prompting a multi-agency search effort. KPAX
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Missoula County sees a significant decrease in crime with 17 new felony complaints, marking one of the lowest crime rate weeks of 2024. Newstalk KGVO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters tackle a wildfire on Mount Sentinel, close to East Missoula, with smoke visible from major nearby roads. KPAX
- ➤ Montana faces persistent drought conditions, leading to low river flows, fishing closures, and heightened wildfire risks. Missoulian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Montana Governor Schweitzer criticizes Governor Gianforte's tax plan as detrimental to local governance and overly beneficial to big corporations. KPAX
- ➤ Montana Governor Greg Gianforte praises a 12-part proposal by the Property Tax Task Force aimed at reducing homeowners' tax burdens, including a significant homestead exemption for residents. Missoula Current
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Montana Medicare enrollees will benefit from up to 75% price reductions on 10 critical prescription drugs by 2026 due to the Inflation Reduction Act, a move championed by Sen. Jon Tester. Missoula Current
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ KGRZ is launching 'The Daily Drive With Ace Sauerwein' on August 19th, featuring extensive coverage and interviews related to University of Montana Grizzlies sports, including insights from key figures like Bobby Hauck and ex-player Sammy Akem. Newstalk KGVO
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Roots Family Fun Day at Caras Park
Experience a day of engaging activities for children and families with AWARE and various community organizations at Caras Park.
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Missoula Mavericks vs. Billings Mustangs
Experience a thrilling baseball game as the Missoula Mavericks take on the Billings Mustangs at Ogren Park.
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Monday Night Service Industry Gathering at Plonk
Experience a vibrant Service Industry Night every Monday evening with live music from DJ Sticksnstones at Plonk in Downtown Missoula.
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Bingo Night Every Tuesday at Cranky Sam Public House
Experience a lively Bingo Night hosted by Reid Reimers, complete with cash prizes and a fun atmosphere at Cranky Sam Public House in Downtown Missoula.
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Elana Hayden Live with Special Guests at Zootown Arts Community Center
Experience a captivating live performance by New York vocalist Elana Hayden, featuring renowned Montana musicians and a variety of classic songs from legendary artists.
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Kelly Hunt Live Performance
Experience the storytelling prowess of Memphis-raised singer-songwriter Kelly Hunt as she brings her unique blend of folk and country music to life with her Depression-era instruments.
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The Byrne Brothers Live in Concert
Experience the lively performance of The Byrne Brothers at Caras Park, showcasing their musical talents in Missoula.
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Sleeping Jesus Live at Zootown Arts Community Center
Experience a vibrant rock and roll performance featuring Sleeping Jesus and their new album 'Hollywood Smile', along with local bands Minot and Apocolipstick.
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Karaoke Night at Thomas Meagher Bar
Experience a lively Sunday night filled with karaoke and good company at the Thomas Meagher Bar in Downtown Missoula.
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Monday Night Bluegrass Jam at The Old Post
Experience an enjoyable evening of live bluegrass music and community camaraderie at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula.
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