Good Day
Missoula
Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lawn Mower House, a pink home on North Avenue with a once-growing display of lawn mowers, is gone after its repairman owner passed away. The house will be remodeled and a new lawn planted—marking the end of a quirky chapter in Missoula history. Newstalk KGVO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sentinel High School nearly doubled its trees on campus after a 2024 wind storm cut about 25% of its trees—school officials say the project could serve as a model for other campuses. Missoulian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ KPAX reporter Caroline Weiss completed a week-long program with the Crown of the Continent Institute that improved her environmental reporting skills—she will use her new ideas in an upcoming Montana Ag Network report scheduled for Sunday. KPAX
- ➤ At Wednesday’s meeting, Montana water experts explained that shifting rainfall patterns have left parts of the state in severe drought—plans to install more weather stations and secure ongoing funding aim to improve data collection so farmers can access federal aid. Missoula Current
- ➤ NOAA forecasts a Kp rating of 5 that may let Montana residents see the Northern Lights tonight if cloud cover clears—experts advise heading to dark, rural areas for a clear view. Newstalk KGVO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials and the Redevelopment Agency are inviting the public to view plans for Midtown Commons, a major project on the old Southgate Crossing site. An open house is set for October 22 to present housing and site plans and a park design workshop will take place November 19 to gather feedback on a new 1.5-acre park—city leaders expect the project to boost Midtown's walkability. MontanaRightNow
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Missoula Hellgate won a five-set match over the Spartans to keep their Western AA title hopes alive—this win came less than two weeks after a similar five-set victory. Missoulian
- ➤ Montana Grizzly fans have a chance to buy 1995 throwback gear (30th championship anniversary) at a sale run by the Grizzly Scholarship Association. A technical glitch was resolved earlier, and orders must be placed by Wednesday the 22nd with special signed items set for auction while pickups occur in early 2026. KPAX
- ➤ College Gameday gifted the Montana Grizzlies a signed helmet that will be auctioned later — the helmet features autographs from well-known figures like Rece Davis and Nick Saban. The throwback uniform auction website broke from heavy traffic by Griz fans. Newstalk KGVO
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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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Montana Afoot & Afloat Final Presentation
5-6 p.m. — Free Cycles Missoula — Free entry — Experience the culmination of student projects showcasing Montana's diverse ecosystems and their exploration journey.
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Margo Price Live Concert
1-9:30 p.m. — The Wilma — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rootsy sounds of Margo Price, a Nashville trailblazer with a decade of music behind her.
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Zakk Sabbath: American Winter Tour '25
6:00-8:30 p.m. — The Wilma — Tickets available — Experience the heavy sounds of Zakk Sabbath as they cover classic Black Sabbath tunes.
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Sally Joe and Matt Heckler Performance
7-10 p.m. — Monk's Bar — Refunds available up to 7 days prior — Experience a captivating evening of music with Sally Joe and Matt Heckler on stage.
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