Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of September.
Good morning, Missoula.
💼 Business
Costco will soon stop offering its popular Kirkland Signature Helles in Missoula after Deschutes Brewery completed production, and remaining inventory is being sold off individually at local stores — beer buyers now have a chance to stock up on this award-winning lager before it disappears from shelves.
Imagination Station, a downtown toy store cherished for family memories, announced its closing after 13 years and began selling all items on social media.
Local families can plan one last visit before the store shuts its doors to mark the end of an era.
A new music spot has opened in the historic Florence building while the Moon-Randolph Homestead hosts its Fall Gathering party today.
🎭 Culture
Two Montana contestants, Bryce and Taylor, are competing on Netflix's new Wonka’s The Golden Ticket reality series and are chasing a $3-million prize as the final episodes air on Sept.-30.
🎓 Education
Ronan Charter Academy in Ronan offers a hybrid program that blends in-person classes with online courses for over 50 students and is now accepting applications from homeschool and out-of-district students for the upcoming school year.
At Florence-Carlton schools, a software glitch disrupted water pressure during homecoming week (raising sanitation concerns for science classes) and officials provided sanitizer, bottled water, and porta-potties while working with ATS Inland NW to restore normal pressure shortly after classes.
🌲 Environment
Climate Smart Missoula launches Climate Solutions Week with over 20 events—starting today with ClimateFEST at Caras Park from 10 to 2.
Residents can join resiliency training, DIY workshops, and a tree planting party through Oct. 4 to learn and act on climate change.
🏛️ Government
Montana wildlife regulators rejected plans for 24-hour trap checks and a bear spray mandate, saying these measures are physically impossible for trappers working in remote areas + roadless terrain, according to the Montana Outfitters and Guides Association.
🏥 Health
A new grant may let Missoula’s Mobile Support Team run 24 hours, as calls grew from 101 in 2020 to 3,130 in 2025 + officials said further planning is underway.
🏈 Sports
Missoula Big Sky quarterback Eli Kasberg threw for four touchdown passes and ran for two in the first half, powering the Eagles to a win over Flathead and keeping their undefeated record intact.
Superior's Turner Milender was voted Missoulian Athlete of the Week, recognizing his commitment and success in local sports competitions.
No. 5 Montana Grizzlies will try to rebound against No. 10 UC Davis in an upcoming conference match, and the team expressed excitement to face their in-conference rivals + test their skills.
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