Good Day
Missoula
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On August 24th, 2025, Missoula police arrested 57-year-old Daniel Garza near Nickel Ante Casino when officers found him trying to board a Jefferson Lines bus and located a methamphetamine pipe and small baggie in his pocket—he now faces felony charges for dangerous drugs and obstructing a peace officer with a bond set at $40,000. Newstalk KGVO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers from across Missoula County drove on August 12 to collect temperature and humidity data with sensors as part of the Heat Watch campaign—a local project involving county government, nonprofits, and community groups to map rising hot spots and guide resilient planning for extreme heat. The collected data will later be used to direct resources and improve infrastructure as the number of hot days increases. Missoula Current
- ➤ Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks increased the wolf harvest quota from 334 to 458 and raised personal tag limits after a meeting on August 21—aiming for a steeper decline in the wolf population. The draft 2025 Montana State Wildlife Action Plan is open for public comment through September 14 and outlines new steps for conservation actions and habitat protections. Newstalk KGVO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missoula airport will close for a major runway upgrade from 8 a.m. on September 2 until 3 p.m. on September 7 — commercial flights will be canceled and workers will repave the runway while upgrading the electrical systems and updating the terminal and parking lot. KPAX
- ➤ Andrea Davis, Missoula’s incumbent mayor, is seeking reelection to keep up her work on affordable housing and better public services—she has built trust by using a new tracking system to respond to residents' concerns about cost of living and local services. If reelected, Davis will focus on housing solutions and stronger economic support as the mail-in primary takes place on September 9. KPAX
- ➤ Missoula's public works department is close to finalizing a plan that will set rules for home EV chargers and create partnerships between the city and businesses to boost electric vehicles. The council will vote on its final adoption on Sept. 8 — some members support the plan while others worry it may bring higher future costs. Missoulian
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Payton Howie Concert
3-9 p.m. — Missoula, Montana — Free entry — Experience backwoods bathed vocals and southern swagger from a recently nominated Texas Country vocalist.
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Montana Grizzlies 2025 Football Season Tickets
Sep 3-4 — Washington-Grizzly Stadium — Prices may vary — Cheer on the Grizzlies at every home game this season while supporting a great cause.
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Sentinel JV Football vs. Russell
3-5 p.m. — Sentinel High School — Free entry — The Sentinel JV football team faces off against Russell in a non-conference showdown.
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Montana Irish Festival
2:30-9:30 p.m. — Caras Park — Free entry — Celebrate Irish culture with music, entertainment, and community spirit.
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Financial Skill Building Class
10 AM - 5 PM — Homeword — Free — Enhance your financial literacy with expert-led sessions on managing money effectively.
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The Trouble With Angels: Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Wilma — Reserved seating available — Experience an evening with comedy stars Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery.
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Playoff game #1
The Missoula PaddleHeads return home for their 5 consecutive playoff appearance as they chase another championship.
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Cornhole for Conservation
Cornhole + Conservation = Party. 🎉 Celebrate 25 years of Ecology Project International at Caras Park on Friday, Sept. 12 (5–8 p.m.). Expect cornhole showdowns, food trucks, live music, a silent auction, and prizes for the best Field Fancy fits (outdoor gear meets prom!) + top fundraisers. Come toss, eat, dance, and make a difference for the planet. 🌎✨
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Montana Grizzlies vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks
1-2:30 p.m. — Washington-Grizzly Stadium — Co-Hosted Tailgate Required RSVP — Cheer on the Griz in this exciting college football matchup.
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Hunting Dinosaur Fossils in the Bighorn Basin with Paleontologist, Jason C. Poole
Great program for all ages and all dinosaur enthusiasts! Join paleontologist Jason C. Poole to hear the latest from this summer’s field work digging up dinosaur bones in Montana’s Bighorn Basin, some of which will be exposed over the next few months at the Montana Natural History Center before your very eyes!
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