Good morning, Missoula.

In Arlee, a private smokejumper reunion honored local heroes as our Montana pipe band performed alongside Béla Fleck, Abigail Washburn and others — with Bill Furman hosting at Thunder Road Farm for a memorable night of music and community pride.

Montana native Tim Montana will perform live at the Top Hat in downtown Missoula on Feb.

18, 2027, from his tour starting in Bozeman on Feb. 11 + stops in Boise, Spokane, Whitefish, Great Falls, and Billings. The tour offers local fans a chance to enjoy his energetic show.

Missoula students participated today in a traditional bison harvest that honored the animal’s life by expressing gratitude for its sacrifice.

Billie Juneau from Native American Student Services said the event was life-changing and taught the students to respect nature.

A new SmartAsset report shows that a single person now needs $100,797 a year to cover basic needs in Montana (an 8.6% increase since 2025), meaning many may find a $75k salary insufficient.

The rising costs underscore affordability challenges for local households.

The Fish and Wildlife Commission denied a request to extend Swan Lake's no-wake zone while approving a ban on motorboats on Mitchell Slough to address safety and environmental concerns from local landowners (citing potential damage and risk).

The decision was made Wednesday after intense public debate.

A panel from 406 MT Sports offered score predictions for Montana and Montana State football games on Saturday, highlighting expected matchups ahead of the weekend competition.

Missoula Grizzlies linebacker Nai Mose said his family fuels his drive on the field and in life—every play reflects the support he values most.

His words remind us that personal bonds can shape a champion.