Tuesday, October 8th, 2024

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Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Missoula dentist and Navy veteran Tyler Bond provides free dental care to veterans on Veterans Day, including cleanings and potentially dental implants, to give back to the community. KPAX
- ➤ The University of Montana announces a week full of homecoming events, including a parade, pep rally, and football game, under sunny skies and warm temperatures. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Opportunity Resources in Missoula gets a $40,000 grant from Spectrum to enhance employment support for people with disabilities. MontanaRightNow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Guy Fieri visited Tandem Bakery in Missoula, which is known for its vegan and gluten-free options, and the bakery is set to appear on 'Diners, Drive-ins and Dives' on November 1. MontanaRightNow
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The 2024 Montana Labor Day Report highlights the state's economic expansion with record wage growth and low unemployment, yet addresses significant challenges in housing affordability and childcare availability. Missoula Current
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Experts Chris Servheen and Doug Smith will present their analysis of how Northern Rockies states' management of wolves could forecast the future management of grizzly bears, at free talks in Bozeman and Missoula. Missoulian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ East Missoula residents have filed a lawsuit against the City of Missoula alleging the approval of a 182-lot subdivision violates the city's growth policy and disregards community and environmental impacts. Missoula Current
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The University of Montana, with Inimmune Corporation, progresses a cancer treatment compound to human clinical trials in Australia, following National Institutes of Health-funded research. MontanaRightNow
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 8 Montana Grizzlies' 15-game home winning streak ends with a 55-48 overtime loss to unranked Weber State, complicating their path to home-field advantage in the FCS playoffs. Missoulian
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Wednesday Night Trivia Challenge at Draught Works
Experience a lively evening filled with challenging trivia, great camaraderie, and delicious craft beers at Draught Works, hosted by quizmaster David Xenakis.
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Comedy Night with Sam Miller
Experience a night of laughter with nationally touring comedian Sam Miller, who brings his unique perspective on sobriety and parenting to the stage.
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A Place (Sort Of)
Experience a vibrant night of music and performance at The Wilma, featuring the intriguing act 'A Place'.
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SoDown Concert at The Badlander
Experience an electrifying evening of bass music featuring the artist SoDown, supported by yet-to-be-announced performers at The Badlander in Missoula.
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The Perfect Pour: A Family Puppet Show
Experience a whimsical adventure in 'The Perfect Pour,' where puppetry, juggling, and storytelling combine for a delightful performance suitable for all ages.
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Trivia Night at The Old Post
Experience a fun-filled evening of trivia hosted by Ben Cronin at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula.
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Weekly Trivia Night at Draught Works
Experience an exciting evening of trivia hosted by David Xenakis at Draught Works, where teams compete for prizes while enjoying craft beers and a lively atmosphere.
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Standing Womb Only: A Night of Comedy
Experience an evening filled with hilarious stand-up and sketch comedy featuring Teresa Waldorf and her talented female friends at the Zootown Arts Community Center.
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Homeboy Sandman Live at Monk's Bar
Experience an evening of captivating hip-hop performance by Homeboy Sandman at Monk's Bar in Missoula.
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Living Loved: A Women's Day of Spiritual Identity
Experience a day dedicated to exploring spiritual identity with special speakers, a delicious lunch, and childcare provided.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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