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Missoula
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gianforte announced a food drive and highlighted services at the new food bank headquarters in Missoula (state employees donated over 7,500 lb last year). Missoulian
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Montana ranchers may soon replace miles of barbed wire with virtual fencing technology from Vence. The GPS collars provide audible alerts and small electric jolts to steer cattle within digital boundaries — easing labor and protecting rangeland. Newstalk KGVO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A California tribe’s return of 900 acres near Yosemite may set a model for Montana tribes to reclaim culturally significant lands in Glacier, Yellowstone or Missouri Breaks—if private donors or new legislation step in. Officials are watching if similar transfers could happen here. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ The city approved a $149,000 contract on Wednesday to convert the library's rock roof into a living roof that manages stormwater, reduces urban heat, and creates pollinator habitat; it received a $1M grant requiring a 25% match plus local contributions over two fiscal years. Missoula Current
- ➤ The city is advancing plans for a living roof at the public library, which will be partly interactive and viewable from indoors. Engineering work will begin soon to design a sustainable green space that enhances the facility. Missoulian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Missoula Public Health said a man over 80 with underlying conditions died earlier this week; this flu death marks the first of the season as Montana reports 234 cases and six hospitalizations statewide, and free vaccines are offered at pharmacies and the public health clinic on West Alder Street. KPAX
- ➤ Montana health officials confirmed two measles cases on Nov. 28 and Dec. 1, with exposures in Gallatin and Missoula counties (a Missoula visitor visited TJ Maxx, Scheels and Old Chicago on Nov. 22); residents are advised to monitor symptoms until Dec. 14 and seek guidance if exposure is suspected. Newstalk KGVO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Montana Grizzlies return from a bye week with renewed energy (DE Hunter Peck said the break helped the team regroup) and are focused on their playoff push. Missoulian
- ➤ The defending State B champion Missoula Loyola boys basketball team will debut its home game against Hamilton today, aiming to build on its winning legacy with many new faces on the court. Missoulian
- ➤ Montana women's basketball snapped a 5-game losing streak on Wednesday by tying a record with 19 three-point shots during a win at North Dakota. Missoulian
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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’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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Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
8:30-9:29 p.m. — Missoula Children's Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience a magical candlelight concert featuring the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons.
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