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Missoula
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Missoula County is asking residents for input on managing the beloved feral horses roaming Miller Creek — officials say the goal is to balance safety as local development increases. KPAX
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ This Saturday, GameStop at Southgate Mall will host Trade Anything Day where customers can trade in one item per person + if it meets size and safety rules. The event will accept unusual items beyond standard game products while excluding hazardous or prohibited materials. Newstalk KGVO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Federal officials warn Montana shoppers to ignore suspicious Walmart robocalls, texts and emails that aim to steal personal and bank information. Newstalk KGVO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Missoula residents can ride free carriages from Dec. 6 to 21 (Saturdays and Sundays, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm) at East Pine Street and visit Enchanted Village at 9 Mile Schoolhouse on Dec. 6 and 13 (11:00 am to 3:00 pm) for rides and Santa visits. Newstalk KGVO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A winter storm watch is in effect today as heavy snow is forecast to hit Montana mountain passes over the next 7 to 10 days. College football fans and drivers on routes like Lookout Pass should prepare — up to 10 inches of snow may fall. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Missoula wildlife advocates from the Center for Biological Diversity sent a 60-day notice on Tuesday to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, warning they will sue unless a national gray wolf recovery plan is made as required by law; the agency has not updated its decades-old plan. Missoula Current
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missoula City Council is reviewing turf options at Allegiance Field as Big Sky Professional Baseball favors synthetic turf for year-round multi-sport use (including high school and university baseball), while local groups question the plastic option’s environmental impact. Missoula Current
- ➤ Missoula County Commissioners sent a letter on Dec. 4 asking for more details from the developer on a proposed open-cut gravel pit on Highway 200 between Johnsrud Fishing Access and Bonner. They have suspended the zoning permit review as concerns (including a petition with over 3,000 signatures) prompt further inquiry and await a response by Monday, Dec. 29. KPAX
- ➤ Missoula Public Works is using a priority system to plow main roads such as Reserve, Higgins, and Broadway while clearing local streets with smaller pickup plows. Crews work long hours to de-ice and sand surfaces, and officials advise drivers to use snow tires+chains for extra safety. KPAX
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A top regional DEA agent said targeted enforcement is lowering fatal fentanyl doses, though carfentanil—a drug 100 times stronger—is appearing more often in Montana, raising concerns as it is mixed with various street drugs. KPAX
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Missoula Housing Authority received $8.5M in federal tax credits to rehab 40 units at Wildflower Apartments, ensuring affordable housing for families and seniors as announced by the Montana Department of Commerce. Missoula Current
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lookout Pass will open its 91st season today on the Montana-Idaho border amid a forecast winter storm, with discounted $45 tickets and lifts running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT (thanks to its mountain operations team). KPAX
- ➤ Missoula native Katharine Berkoff won the gold in the women's 50-meter backstroke at the U.S. Open Championships on Thursday, Dec. 4 & marked a standout moment for local sports. 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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