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Missoula
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Townsquare Media is holding its 31st annual Guerrilla Turkey Drive this week with the goal of collecting 1,000 turkeys for food banks across Western Montana. Missoula Chevrolet delivered 400 turkeys while donors drop off their contributions at Townsquare Media’s office (located at Dixon and Reserve). KPAX
- ➤ A new thrift store opened on Reserve Street to bring hope to Missoula in response to growing need amid a government shutdown that delayed SNAP benefits. The Bridge offers affordable prices and free food supplies—co-founders Carli Worley and Mickala Gillispie started it as a judgment-free space for those in need. KPAX
- ➤ Missoula seventh grade students from Sussex School built a labyrinth at Hope Hospice Center on November 17 to create a space for reflection and healing for hospice patients, families, and staff — the six-week collaborative project used donated rocks and bright gemstones to craft a meaningful pathway for meditation. KPAX
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A study by Andrew Pickett Law found Montana is the 6th deadliest state for Thanksgiving travel — recording 23.06 deaths per million residents and 25 fatalities over the past 10 years, so drivers are urged to stay cautious on the road. Newstalk KGVO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Zootown Music Festival announced its 2026 lineup and will be held at Missoula County Fairgrounds on June 19 and 20, featuring headliners like The Lumineers and The Chicks + other acts expected to draw large crowds; ticket presale begins on November 21. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Zootown Music Festival announced its lineup for its second annual event in 2026 in Missoula with headliners The Lumineers and The Chicks and supporting acts including Rainbow Kitten Surprise, The Head and The Heart, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Trampled by Turtles—The Chicks will perform on June 20 in their first show back in the state in decades. Tickets will go on sale November 21 at 10:00 a.m. MontanaRightNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Missoula is publishing its draft West Broadway River Corridor Master Plan for public review after years of planning. The plan details riverbank stabilization, improved access points, and boat ramp reconstruction + restoration of natural habitat, while officials collect final public feedback. KPAX
- ➤ DPHHS confirmed that all Montanans eligible for SNAP received their full benefit as of Saturday—77,000 households got an average of $332 even though many received the funds late this month. Officials said the delay came amid federal shutdown negotiations and warned that USDA is urging states to upgrade systems for partial payments if a shutdown returns next October—local agencies now brace for future disruptions. Missoula Current
- ➤ Missoula County is revising its floodplain map for the first time in 50 years—hundreds of property owners may soon need flood insurance and county permits for property changes as the new draft map shows high flood risks. Public meetings are set for early next year to gather input on the updated map, officials said. Montana Public Radio
- ➤ The Montana Department of Revenue said most homeowners are paying lower property taxes this year because phase one of a new tiered system reduced bills by about $500 for roughly 80 percent — while some saw taxes remain flat or increase. Lawmakers raised concerns for fixed-income residents as phase two will add a homestead exemption for primary homeowners next year. Montana Public Radio
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Stayin Alive - Bee Gees Tribute
7:30-9 p.m. — University of Montana - Dennison Theatre — Cost not specified — Relive the magic of the Bee Gees with their iconic hits in this captivating tribute show.
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Hacks and Hops Montana
2:30-6:30 p.m. — Tamarack Brewing Co — Free entry — Network with security professionals while enjoying craft brews in Missoula.
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Montana Grizzlies vs. Montana State Bobcats
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Washington-Grizzly Stadium — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience the excitement of college football rivalry on the field.
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Memphis May Fire - Tour 2025
7-8:30 p.m. — The Wilma — General admission tickets available — Rock out with Memphis May Fire and support acts Rain City Drive, Nevertel, and If Not For Me.
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Run for Beer - Ugly Sweater Run
5k Fun Run — Missoula Montana Airport — Entry fee applies — Enjoy a festive run wearing your ugliest sweater and celebrate with local craft beers and live music.
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Missoula’s Cultural Heritage and the Clark Fork River – An Ever-Changing Landscape
In this presentation, guests will not only gain natural historical knowledge of the Clark Fork River, but also the innate partnership between cultural and natural heritage landscapes. This presentation will primarily examine the heritage of Missoula’s restricted communities between 1860 and 1940.
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Missoula Holiday MADE Fair
9 AM – 5 PM — Adams Center, University of Montana — Entry fee required — Celebrate local arts and crafts at this vibrant holiday fair.
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Sip & Sketch: Create a Phenology Wheel
Phenology is the study of change in the natural world – when flowers bloom and go to seed, when birds migrate, when the snow falls, and so much more. Taking a few minutes each day to observe and record these changes can add up to something truly beautiful over time, and there’s no better time than just before the beginning of a new year!
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Hellgate Venture Network Holiday Party
5-7 p.m. — Goodworks Ventures — Complimentary beverages — Celebrate the season with great company and festive treats.
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