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Missoula
Sunday, October 5th, 2025
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montana Technological (in Butte) and the University of Montana (in Missoula) have been named on the Princeton Review’s 2026 Best Colleges guide, an honor earned by only about 15% of nearly 2,400 schools. The guide gathers student feedback on academics, campus life and more, showing that Montana colleges offer quality education. Newstalk KGVO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Carrie Hunt, a University of Montana graduate, invented bear spray in the 1980s to help stop dangerous bear encounters before they led to deadly force. Her work over the past 40 years has given people a safe way to live with bears—her spray remains a key tool for wildlife safety. Newstalk KGVO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missoula Rural Fire District secured a grant of over $139,000 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to buy new ambulance equipment and boost emergency medical care. The equipment will soon make the ambulance fully operational—improving response to emergencies in the community. MontanaRightNow
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Community Medical Center welcomed expecting mothers at an open house—giving them a tour of its labor and delivery facilities—while preparing for a transition from Providence St. Patrick's Family Maternity Center on Oct. 10, and between 400 and 450 patients are set to deliver there—adding staff and equipment to meet the incoming volume. KPAX
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Missoula Big Sky and Helena Capital girls soccer teams battled to a 2-2 draw Saturday in Missoula, marking the first time in several games that neither team lost. Missoulian
- ➤ The University of Montana Grizzlies won a tough football game 42—38 against the Idaho State Bengals after a key interception ended their comeback efforts. The team will play a homecoming game against Cal Poly Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ The Montana Grizzlies are leaving their home at Washington Grizzly Stadium to play the Idaho State Bengals in Pocatello—marking their first away game this season; the team holds a 4-0 record while the Bengals have a 2-3 mark in Big Sky play. Missoulian
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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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Idaho State Bengals vs Montana Grizzlies Women's Volleyball
7-8:30 p.m. — Adams Center — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting women's volleyball match with the local favorites, the Grizzlies, in action.
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MNHC Fall Banquet and Auction
Celebrating the spirit of nature! Gather with us for an evening of food, drinks, and fun to support the Montana Natural History Center's science and nature educational programming for our community, and support MNHC’s mission of connecting people of all ages to nature.
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Candlelight: A Bewitched Evening of Halloween Classics
3:45-4:45 p.m. — Missoula Children's Theatre — Tickets start at $20 — Experience a magical concert of Halloween-themed music in a cozy candlelit atmosphere.
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