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Missoula
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ LifeCenter Northwest hosted its annual Missoula donation celebration Sunday to honor organ donors, recipients and their families. Megan Truman shared her story — explaining how her son Brandon received a heart transplant and now runs a race — and urged more people to register as donors. KPAX
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested 38-year-old Blaine Doyle on Aug. 23 and charged him with five counts of assault after four men attacked three people outside a Missoula bar—witnesses said bystanders did not help. Missoulian
- ➤ A Missoula sheriff identified the woman, Hartley, whose body was found in an irrigation ditch near Grant Street and South Sixth Street West on Sept. 3 — the investigation is still ongoing. Missoulian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Missoula County Public Schools is launching a gun safety initiative this week as part of Suicide Prevention Week to protect students during mental health crises. The MCPS Secure Storage Campaign—offering free trigger locks at six schools and a drawing for biometric safes donated by Safe Kids Missoula—aims to reduce youth firearm access and address Montana teen suicide risks. KPAX
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ MPG Ranch near Florence is a key research site for bird conservation where UMBEL researchers & the public join bird banding trips to record data on songbirds. The gathered data helps track declines and migration patterns to protect local species. KPAX
- ➤ Wildfire smoke now darkens the Missoula sky as smokejumpers from the Missoula Smokejumper Base, the nation’s first established in 1940, train to jump into dangerous wildfires this season. Their expert work helps protect local communities from rapidly spreading flames. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ University of Montana graduate student Mary Venegas is studying young songbirds near Anaconda to check if heavy metals from old mining still harm local wildlife—her work will help agencies see if decades of cleanup have worked and guide future restoration efforts. Missoula Current
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missoula Airport’s main runway reopened today after a 127-hour closure that allowed crews to upgrade 330 LED airfield lights and install 80,000 feet of new electrical conductors. Airport teams will continue electrical work through the fall to complete runway grooving for wet weather safety—ensuring the facility meets growing travel demands. Missoula Current
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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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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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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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Playoff game #2
The Missoula PaddleHeads return home for the second game of the 2025 Pioneer League Playoffs. This is a best of three series.
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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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Ronnie And The Redwoods Live
7-10 p.m. — Monk's Bar — Cost Info — Experience the emotional Americana/Rock sounds of Ronnie and The Redwoods with their deep lyrics and rich musical roots.
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Chase Rice Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Wilma — Tickets available — Experience high-energy music with Chase Rice as he performs hits from his chart-topping albums.
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Montana Grizzlies vs. Indiana State Sycamores
1-2:30 p.m. — Washington-Grizzly Stadium — VIP tickets available — Experience college football with premium seating and exclusive tailgate events.
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Dark Flamingo Painting Class
2-4 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — BYOB — Sip, paint, and relax while creating your own dark flamingo masterpiece.
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Out There: A National Parks Story in Missoula
Special screening of the award-winning documentary Out There: A National Parks Story as part of the Cartography Comes Alive series at Xplorer Maps Headquarters. A Q&A with director Brendan Hall and special guest Jack Gladstone will follow the film. | Sept 23 · 7 PM
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Missoula Elementary School Free Movie Night
📍 Gates open at 5:00PM | 🎟️ FREE admission for students & families | 🍿 Concessions will be open — no outside food or drink allowed
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