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Missoula
Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Missoula officials have announced plans to install a memorial honoring Danit Ehrlich, who drowned in the Clark Fork River, after Bunny Ehrlich recalled the city's support + care. The new site will serve as a lasting tribute to her life and the community that rallied around her family. Missoulian
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ University of Montana campus and downtown went dark Wednesday night when strong winds knocked down power lines along the Kim Williams Trail, causing a transformer explosion and delaying the men's basketball game until power was restored at 8:45 p.m. KPAX
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Montana's average gas prices have not increased since Sept. 2 and now average $2.95 per gallon, with most Missoula stations set at that rate as reported by GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan. The state's prices are 11.6 cents above last year's levels and 2.1 cents higher than last month. Newstalk KGVO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missoula researcher Zachary Hoylman found that warming air and declining flows have caused the Big Hole River to run hotter — putting the only native river arctic grayling at risk; experts say failing to boost water levels could worsen habitat loss before Fish and Wildlife Service decisions are made. Missoula Current
- ➤ Glacier National Park will end its vehicle reservation system in 2026, letting visitors drive Going to the Sun Road without advance planning. The park will track traffic & may adjust rules if summer crowds strain resources. Newstalk KGVO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Montana Department of Transportation is monitoring rockfall hazards along Western Montana roads as rainfall increases the risk of slides — crews use drones and geological surveys to track high-risk spots on U.S. Highway 12 and Montana Highway 200, and residents can call 406-523-5800 to report incidents. KPAX
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hudson River Foods Corporation has recalled 113 tubs of Doughy edible cookie dough in Montana for potential salmonella risk following an FDA Class I notice issued on Dec. 5; no illnesses have been reported, but children under 5 and adults 65 are advised to be cautious. Newstalk KGVO
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Missoula’s Housing Impact Fund neared its $10 million goal for local affordable housing after starting with a $9 million gift and support from local banks (including First Security and Clearwater Credit Union) and has helped build 89 affordable home units while planning further projects. KPAX
- ➤ Crews are nearly finished tearing down the historic Lolo School campus south of Missoula, clearing space for the new Belltower Subdivision with 56 planned homes on 34 acres. The original school building will be preserved for memorial purposes, though a plan to repurpose Building 4 was removed. Newstalk KGVO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Montana QB Sam Vidlak (a Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Year) will lead his Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks to Bozeman Friday, Dec. 12 for a playoff-stakes game against the #2-seeded Montana State Bobcats as he focuses on team play over past rivalries. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ The Montana Grizzlies will play the South Dakota Coyotes in the quarterfinals. The Coyotes come into town on a five-game winning streak — they have beaten four ranked teams. Missoulian
- ➤ Riley Corcoran has spent a decade calling UM Grizzlies games at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, where his storytelling connects fans to the excitement of football. Now a new father, he plans to keep serving Griz Nation for years to come. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ The University of Montana offers free UDASH bus rides on Griz game day to ease Lower Rattlesnake parking congestion (stopping at Missoula College, downtown garages, and Dornblaser) as buses begin two and a half hours before kickoff and run every 15 to 20 minutes. MontanaRightNow
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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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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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