Good morning, Missoula.

Montana Pittie Project, a statewide rescue group that started in 2020 and saved over 1,000 bully breed dogs, rescued seven pit bull pups from an abandoned house in Central Texas and will bring them in early December—community members are asked to help find new homes for the pups.

Missoula beat Bozeman in the Can the Cats food drive by raising over one million pounds of food and money this year, marking the first time in four years that Missoula collected more donations than Bozeman.

The friendly competition saw Missoula exceed Bozeman’s totals by over 73,000 pounds (with every donated dollar equaling one pound of food).

A little library on Sherwood Street has become a community hub for poetry and group gatherings as Please Poetry Library checks out 600 donated books and hosts events like Monday soup nights, its co-founders said—hoping to bring local residents together to share art and conversation.

The Missoula Rural Fire District is sharing cooking safety tips ahead of Thanksgiving as data shows nearly 1,500 home cooking fires occur on that day with a 388% increase over the daily average.

Experts stress staying near the stove and keeping flammable items away—steps meant to reduce the risk of kitchen fires during the holiday season.

A documentary from the University of Montana School of Journalism will air tonight at 6 p.m. on MTN’s The Spot about Highway 212—a dangerous 140-mile road across two reservations that has claimed hundreds of lives.

The film also shows how local communities are pushing for safer driving conditions.

Gas prices in Montana have held steady for 11 weeks as Missoula stations continue charging an average of $2.99 per gallon.

GasBuddy reported a 0.3 cent drop from last week & that prices are 4.4 cents lower than a month ago and 6.2 cents higher than a year ago.

Over 300 high school students gathered at the University Commons in Missoula for the 60th Montana Model United Nations Conference that started on Saturday and continues today — they are tackling topics like Haiti’s political situation and A.I. in military use while learning leadership from University of Montana students.

Dave Stalling argues that hunters now using camouflage and attractants for elk and deer are forcing grizzly bears to leave their usual feeding areas and come closer to human spaces as their natural food declines—raising the risk of dangerous encounters.

He calls for better education and respect for bear behavior so that grizzlies can recover in safer, protected areas.

A $250,000 grant awarded to the City of Missoula on Friday will help the city plan clean energy projects—boosting energy efficiency and meeting growing power needs with renewables.

The funding is set to lower electricity prices and support local jobs.

The Montana Grizzlies are set for their 29th FCS playoff appearance and will face the winner of South Dakota State and New Hampshire on December 6th.

Their last seven postseason runs featured key wins and close losses—showing a legacy of both success and heartbreak.

Montana equestrian Katrina Leyh is training for a 1,000-kilometer race in Mongolia's steppe next August, where she will switch horses every 35 kilometers and hopes to finish in 10 to 12 days.

She started a GoFundMe account to cover travel costs — a key step in preparing for this challenging race.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Hellgate Venture Network Holiday Party

5-7 p.m. — Goodworks Ventures — Complimentary beverages — Celebrate the season with great company and festive treats.