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Friday, October 18th, 2024
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Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking individuals or groups interested in adopting the historic Maclay Bridge, soon to be replaced, for purposes like bike or pedestrian access. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ The Poverello Center in Missoula marks its 50th anniversary with the 'Pumpkins for the POV' campaign to fund meals and support services for those in need. Newstalk KGVO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Missoula County Sheriff's Office continues investigating after human remains were found on Deep Creek Road and in the Clark Fork River, with both cases still unsolved. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ March 2025 trial set for Missoula woman, Joan H. Eikens, who pleaded not guilty to homicidal charges and obstructing a peace officer following a standoff with police. Missoulian
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Several national food chains, including Applebee's, are closing locations due to financial difficulties, with Montana locations potentially at risk. Newstalk KGVO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Montana receives a nearly $600,000 grant to spearhead a multi-state cybersecurity education initiative for teachers and students. Missoula Current
- ➤ The University of Montana has renovated a Native American Center at the Alexander Blewett III School of Law to enhance support and create a welcoming space for Native American law students, funded in part by the Gates Foundation. MontanaRightNow
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The release of the Lolo National Forest's draft environmental study is postponed to fall 2025 due to the need to incorporate new federal guidance on old-growth forests and grizzly bear population management. KPAX
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ During Montana's gubernatorial debate, Republican incumbent Greg Gianforte and Democrat Ryan Busse clashed over state management, economic policies, and social issues ahead of the November 5 election. Montana Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The documentary 'Playing Like A Girl: The House That Rob Built' highlighting Robin Selvig's impact on the University of Montana women’s basketball program will be broadcast nationwide starting Nov 1. Missoulian
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City to Sky 50K Trail Run
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Service Industry Night with Jazz by Connor Racicot Trio at Stave & Hoop
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An Evening of Jazz with Patti Nolan & The Undeniables and The Mitchell Bailey Large Ensemble
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Weekly Trivia Night at Draught Works
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Warren Miller's '75' Film Screening in Missoula
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Spunj Live Concert at Top Hat
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Skeleton Skedaddle 5K & Kids Pumpkin Run
Experience a family-friendly morning of fall fun with a costume-themed 5K and kids' pumpkin run at Silver Park, hosted by Run Wild Missoula and UM’s Physical Therapy Student Association.
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Paul Cauthen Live Concert at The Wilma
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Queensryche Live with Jared James Nichols
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