Good morning, Missoula.

Today, Missoula hosts the free River City Roots Festival on West Main Street with live music, family activities, an art show, a 4-mile run, and food vendors.

The event continues tomorrow with additional performances starting at 12:30 pm.

Tagliare Delicatessen will open a new sandwich shop in the University Center on Monday, Aug.

24 to serve UM students without leaving campus. The deli, known for rock band-themed sandwiches, expands its beloved presence in Missoula.

Bobablastic, a local boba tea food truck, announced its permanent closure on Instagram and thanked customers + hinted at possible future events, though none are scheduled at this time.

In 2024, Montana’s high-tech companies generated $7.9B while nearly 90% reported using artificial intelligence daily or occasionally, according to a survey.

The report shows AI is now a common tool in local tech work & driving innovation.

The Missoula County Public Schools Board of Trustees voted 8-2 against placing a high school safety levy on the November ballot during Tuesday night's meeting — a decision that has raised concerns among the teachers union about potential future staff cuts.

USDA is taking public comments until Sept.

21 on a proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule, which regulates road building and fuel treatments on nearly 60% of Forest Service lands in Montana. The potential change could affect how forests balance wildfire management + public access in the state.

The University of Montana Alumni Association is hosting Yoga in Washington-Grizzly Stadium this Sunday, Aug.

23 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Tickets cost $15 for community attendees and $10 for students, and participants must bring their own mats.

Missoula County’s mosquito district in Lolo traps mosquitoes from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily this summer to test for West Nile and other diseases — lab results will guide if fogging and larvaciting are needed and support community outreach to reduce mosquito habitats.

A local Reddit discussion shows that Missoula’s food scene is missing cuisines like Hawaiian, Vietnamese, soul food, BBQ plus later-night options (open past 9 pm).

Residents urge new restaurants to offer diverse dishes and extended hours to fill the gap.

Local officials are reviewing plans to demolish the vacant building at 1260 W.

Broadway to make room for a food truck pod — police chief Mike Colyer said the building has become a safety concern.

High school cross country is set for a notable season as the state meet returns to Billings (historic since 1982).

Local teams will compete in a renewed event that spotlights community athletic talent this season.