Good morning, Missoula.

Property owners at Nimrod Hot Springs have removed public access by posting signs that warn visitors of trespassing.

Locals should note that the once-permitted spot along I-90 now requires respect for private property rules.

Downtown Missoula will be car-free on Sunday, Sept.

20, as Sunday Streets Missoula closes part of Higgins Avenue from noon to 4 p.m. for walking, biking, skateboarding and free community activities in the heart of downtown.

Humane Society of Western Montana is featuring Milo, a 10-month-old dog needing patience and a canine friend.

He is looking for a family with an existing dog and fenced yard and is open for visits Wednesdays to Sundays, 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. at 5930 Highway 93 South.

Jack Hanson, a Soft Landing volunteer, will run up and down Mount Jumbo for 8 hours on Saturday, Sept.

19 to raise funds for a Congolese refugee's ski education+ Participants may pledge per lap or donate a flat amount to support the program.

On Monday morning, a Montana hunter was attacked by a grizzly bear near Augusta along Elk Creek — he sustained significant yet non-life-threatening injuries and the area has been closed as state and federal agencies investigate.

Montana gas prices rose 7.5 cents last week to average $4.47 per gallon, reaching $1.24 higher than a year ago.

Local stations on Reserve + Mullan in Missoula increased prices, and motorists should brace for further changes.

Five Valleys Land Trust acquired a 242-acre property at Bonner Ridge on the west end of the Garnet Range to protect wildlife connectivity and prevent potential subdivision, and plans to offer public access for foot and horseback visitors next year while developing a wildfire management plan.

NorthWestern Energy, Missoula, Missoula County and Bozeman filed a request Tuesday with the Public Service Commission to approve a Green Power Program that lets local customers support renewable energy without extra costs.

If enough customers sign up, the program will proceed to a request-for-proposals phase + include customer protections.

Missoula City Council approved $100,000 in annual funding on Monday to continue its contract with the Missoula Economic Partnership, which plans to support key projects like turning the shuttered Roseberg plant into a film and television studio.

This move will fuel public-private efforts to grow the city's economic base.

USPS officials announced they will remove a sorting machine from the Missoula mail facility after the new year and assured there would be no staffing+service impact, though union leaders expressed concern that reduced equipment could challenge future community mail needs.

The change will not affect mail-in ballots in November.

Community Medical Center has launched Montana’s first hospital-based detox program, StepOne Service, which offers a 3-5 day withdrawal treatment and months-long follow-up care to support patient sobriety & ease EMS demand.

Registration is open for the 2027 Missoula Marathon, Half Marathon, Tony Banovich 5K, and Kids Marathon with prices set to rise on Sept.

30. The races will take place June 25–27 next year, giving runners a chance to sign up early and lock in the best rates.