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Missoula
Friday, September 26th, 2025
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today in Missoula, events include the Fall Beer & Wine Fest at the Trough from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Sunday the Highlander Beer Goat Races at Highlander Brewing—with a parade at 1:30 p.m., races at 2 p.m. and winners crowned at 3 p.m.—while on Saturday the Montana Grizzlies versus Idaho Vandals football game is set for 8:15 p.m. on ESPN2, and additional events are ClimateFest at Caras Park at 10 a.m., the Fierce Fab Women's Running Festival at Fort Missoula starting at 9:30 a.m. and the Safe Kids Fair at Ogren Park from 12 to 3 p.m. Newstalk KGVO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Allegiant Airlines announced that Montana’s direct flights to L.A. will end after January 3 because LAX is too costly and unsanitary—forcing the airline to shift its service to Burbank. Travelers from Missoula and Bozeman will need to take connecting flights if they want to reach Hollywood. Newstalk KGVO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city has revealed draft designs for a downtown street project that will convert Higgins Avenue from four lanes to three and shift Front and Main streets into two-way thoroughfares—plans that will adjust traffic downtown. Missoulian
- ➤ A recent census report shows Blaine County leads Montana with 84.3% of its residents born here—Liberty, Glacier, and Roosevelt counties follow at 83.2%, 80.7%, and 79.4% respectively. Counties with larger cities such as Gallatin and Missoula have lower native-born rates and may soon see more new residents than lifelong Montanans. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Missoula County received a $1,268,548 grant from the U.S. Forest Service that will fund wildfire planning such as home retrofits and new building guidelines— it is the only Montana recipient in this round of Community Wildfire Defense grants. Missoula Current
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Griz assistant coach Chris Cobb, entering his 12th season, said nonstop recruiting and tough scheduling make coaching in Missoula a challenging job—he noted the upcoming non-conference slate includes games against Louisville, Texas A&M and Stanford. He explained that travel difficulties and fewer home-and-home matchups with other conferences add to the workload as the team prepares for the season. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ A group of 406 MT Sports panelists set predictions for Saturday's Big Sky football games, including a close contest where Montana is favored to beat Idaho at 8:15 p.m. on ESPN2+the panel also picked winners in other matchups with tight scores expected across the board. Missoulian
- ➤ Senior Cannon Panfiloff is a metal-loving left tackle for Montana’s Grizzlies who uses heavy metal tunes—like those from Metallica—to fuel his passion for football and credits his family and teammates for their support as he gets ready for big games. Missoulian
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ClimateFEST
Kickoff Climate Solutions Week in Caras Park with the 7th annual ClimateFEST, Saturday, September 27, 10AM - 2PM! Featuring dozens of local organizations and businesses, this free, family-friendly event celebrates climate solutions -- from clean energy and electrification, to art and advocacy.
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Late Night Radio Performance
7-10 p.m. — Monk's Bar — $10 cover — Experience the vibrant sounds of Late Night Radio as they electrify the night with innovative electronic beats.
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2025 ZooTown Challenge
10 AM – 2 PM — Washington-Grizzly Stadium — Race entry required — Compete in six challenging obstacle course races for all ages in beautiful Missoula.
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2025 Ignite Conference
8 AM – 4 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Missoula - Edgewater — Check website for registration fees — A dynamic conference for PR and marketing professionals with networking, insights, and inspiration.
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Scott H. Biram Live Performance
7-8 p.m. — Monk's Bar — Cover charge at the door — Experience the powerhouse sound of Scott H. Biram and his diverse musical talents.
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Cyclops Performance at Badlander
5-8 p.m. — The Badlander — $10 cover — Experience the explosive sounds of Cyclops blending heavy music with experimental dubstep.
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University of Montana Homecoming Parade
12-2 p.m. — Downtown Missoula Partnership — Free entry — Celebrate Homecoming with a vibrant parade featuring the Big Sky Horse Park float.
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Montana Grizzlies vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers
1-2:30 p.m. — Washington-Grizzly Stadium — Tickets required — Catch the thrilling college baseball showdown between the Grizzlies and Pioneers.
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She Talks Mini: Montana – Women in Construction
2-11 p.m. — Forestry Greenhouse, Missoula, MT — Free entry — Celebrate and inspire women in construction, empowering the next generation of female leaders in this traditionally male-dominated industry.
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Niko Moon Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Wilma — Tickets available — Experience good vibes and live music from the optimistic artist Niko Moon.
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