Good morning, Missoula.

Missoula Remembers marks the 25th anniversary of Sept.

11 with two memorial ceremonies on Friday. One ceremony at 9:30 a.m. at the University of Montana Amphitheatr honors firemen and EMTs while a later event at Rose Memorial Garden Park beginning at 6 p.m. features flag planting (open to the public).

The Missoula Elks plan a multiyear project to restore their lodge to its original 1911 design so the nonprofit can generate new income.

The restoration will proceed in multiple phases, with work scheduled to begin soon.

Missoula Greek Fest returns September 18-20 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church with Greek food, pastries, dancing, live music and church tours.

The annual celebration offers families a chance to enjoy authentic traditions and fellowship.

GasBuddy reported Montana gas prices remain unchanged at $4.38 per gallon today — a mark that is 13.9 cents above last month and $1.14 higher than last year.

In Missoula, local stations charge around $4.29 per gallon while diesel prices have risen amid national record levels.

The US Forest Service announced it will close 23 research facilities nationwide to save ($16 million) while keeping three in Montana (Missoula, Hungry Horse, Bozeman) for essential operations.

Affected employees will be shifted to local offices as the agency continues its broader facilities review.

Montana approved its first experimental drug under its right-to-try law (enacted in July), so biotech firms can now offer experimental treatments even to patients without a terminal diagnosis.

The Grizzlies beat Drake 45-10 as Eli Gillman broke a rushing record, tied the career touchdown mark, and moved closer to UM's all-time rushing record.

His three touchdowns and the strong defensive plays made the win a memorable season opener (photos capture key moments).

The No. 3 Montana Grizzlies will finish their season-opening three-game homestand this weekend when they play the Utah Tech Trailblazers on their home field.

Missoula now has a new indoor batting cage facility at D-Bat Missoula (821 Burlington) that lets baseball and softball players practice their swings year-round despite Montana's weather.

The owners will also open a sports card store, Soul City Card Co., to serve local fans.