Good morning, Missoula.

On Sunday, Sept. 20, Higgins Avenue will be closed to cars from noon until 4 p.m. as Sunday Streets returns downtown, offering free activities such as walking, biking, and games (including street curling, tango dancing, and arts for kids) for our community.

Pastrami Franks is set to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant at 311 West Front Street in downtown Missoula in December, offering old-school hot dogs and half-pound pastrami sandwiches for quick dining.

UM’s Creative Writing Program will mark the 50th anniversary of 'A River Runs Through It' (a Montana classic) with the Hooks for Books event from Sept.

27–29 downtown. Anglers will fish streams and John Maclean will receive the Writers on Water Award during a weekend of fly-fishing and dinner.

Montana State University opened a new modern nursing facility in Bozeman Friday after receiving a $101 million gift from Mark and Robyn Jones.

The donation funds five new nursing buildings, including one in Missoula set to open in 2026, to expand the program for more students.

Howard Group Homes for adults with developmental disabilities may have updated bathrooms, roof, and driveway if a federal grant is awarded early next year by a partnership between Opportunity Resource and county officials.

The improvements — covering $700,000 of the $900,000 project cost — aim to sustain affordable living for residents.

Local officials will plan a $1M overhaul on the Placid Lake dam, a key structure for keeping water levels steady at the state park (it also helps block invasive species) as it faces potential failure.

A new youth mental health crisis care home by Youth Homes Montana will open soon in Missoula (serving about 100 kids per year) to help fill gaps after many local facilities closed.

United Housing Partners, with the Missoula Housing Authority and city, will start building an $80M affordable housing project in Midtown next July.

The seven-acre site on Johnson Street will have 211 rental units for incomes from 30% to 70% of the median, with move-in planned for October 2028.

Missoula mobile home residents are fighting sudden, high rent increases from an investment firm, saying these hikes strain their tight budgets.

They insist on challenging the new rates to maintain affordable living in their community.

Montana Grizzlies football is highlighting its all-time record against current Pac-12 teams ahead of the Oregon State game this weekend, showing matchups such as Oregon State (12-2-2) as key figures for the contest.

Eli Kasberg from Missoula Big Sky was voted Missoulian Athlete of the Week for his standout play.

The recognition honors his strong performance and marks a notable achievement in local sports.

Florence-Carlton volleyball built on consistent play to win against Missoula Loyola Breakers in a hard-fought match — the steady lineup boosted team performance on the court.