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Missoula
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Missoula resident Eric Tangedahl has built OutsideDB, a website that gathers snow and weather data from three government sources to help winter recreationists plan outdoor activities. He will continue developing the site with user feedback as an approaching storm raises questions about weekend plans. KPAX
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Google Trends show that searches for tomato soup spiked when a local 4B’s location closed, with many residents now searching online for the classic recipe. A few 4B’s remain open, keeping the comfort food tradition alive in Missoula. Newstalk KGVO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A University of Montana grad student teamed with interim director Valentijn Hoff to secure funding for a wildfire training program for women. Over 50 applicants from across the country will complete 32 hours of classroom and field work (including a prescribed burn) to earn qualifications for wildland firefighting jobs. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ C.S. Porter students in the GUTS afterschool program visited AniMeals on Wednesday to play with shelter cats, a visit that offered fun and learning for both kids and animals. Missoulian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fish & Wildlife Commission shot down an amendment to boost mountain lion hunting in two western regions after a heated debate during Thursday's meeting. Officials plan to discuss a new approach at the next session. Missoulian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missoula County Commissioners held a permit for a gravel pit at 14815 Highway 200 due to local worries about impacts on the Blackfoot River and now seek further details from RCI Properties Inc regarding extraction location, operation size + mitigation efforts; the company must reply by Monday, Dec. 29. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ Missoula County Public Works is using a salt-sand mix and magnesium chloride brine to de-ice roads as snowfall continues, while storing these materials in special shacks to protect local water quality. The Missoula Valley Water Quality District monitors the process for runoff impact. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ Missoula police reminded Grizzlies fans to comply with parking laws near Grizzlies Stadium ahead of the University of Montana's weekend playoff game, noting that extra patrols in the lower Rattlesnake area will enforce restrictions on vehicles obstructing sightlines. MontanaRightNow
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers reauthorized the ACA Medicaid program on March 27, 2025, ensuring affordable coverage for tens of thousands + addressing rural hospital needs, yet federal subsidy cuts set to take effect at year’s end may force some residents to face steep premium hikes. Missoula Current
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the Montana Department of Commerce announced over $39M in federal housing tax credits, allocating $8.5M to rehab 40 apartment units at Wildflower Apartments off South Russell and 39th Street for affordable housing—ensuring families and seniors have a stable home. KPAX
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UM staff and volunteers began shoveling Washington-Grizzly Stadium Friday — prioritizing stairs and corridors — to clear snow for the Griz versus the Jackrabbits game today at 12 p.m. They will remove any additional snow from the field by 9:30 a.m. if needed. KPAX
- ➤ Missoula Loyola's basketball teams opened their season today with a double header — the Breakers won by 42 points and the Rams edged Hamilton by four. Missoulian
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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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