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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After a weather postponement last Friday, Santa flew over Missoula at 6:30 p.m. Monday night in his annual holiday flight that delighted the community. KPAX
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Most gas stations in Missoula set prices at $2.83 per gallon on Monday after a 2.2-cent drop over the past week; analyst Patrick De Haan noted prices are 15 cents lower than a month ago and 10.3 cents above last year’s average. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ A Headwaters Economics and Columbia Climate School report finds that wildfires and rapid home building have driven rising property insurance premiums in Montana. The report outlines five strategies (including community risk pooling and parametric policies) that state officials may consider as legislative discussions continue. Missoula Current
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Montana President Seth Bodnar reflected on the year’s achievements in his final UM Minute interview on Monday before winter break, offering insights on campus progress and future plans. The series will resume in February. KPAX
- ➤ Montana libraries are welcoming free user-friendly telescopes as the University of Montana partners with NASA to launch the Big Sky, Bigger Dreams program. The two-year initiative, funded by a $250K grant, will bring telescopes to public libraries — including tribal college libraries — statewide. Newstalk KGVO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Montana National Guard is honoring retired Lt. Col. Richard Moore (101-year-old veteran) today for his service in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Moore, a longtime resident of Missoula, is celebrated for his sustained dedication to duty. MontanaRightNow
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Montana's best cheap restaurant, Five on Black, offers Brazilian street food for meals under $15 and was chosen as a top budget-friendly option based on local reviews. It operates at five locations, including two in Missoula, and features fast service for busy diners. Newstalk KGVO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Montana State advanced to the FCS title game after Taco Dowler's 87-yard touchdown powered a 28-0 run in the first-ever postseason Brawl of the Wild contest against Montana. Missoulian
- ➤ Blacktail Mountain Ski Area will open tomorrow with lifts running from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and it will operate seven days a week until January 4 with adjusted hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. KPAX
- ➤ The Montana Grizzlies delivered thrilling wins this season, including a shootout victory in soccer on Nov. 9 and a breakthrough in basketball on March 12. Milestone achievements in tennis, football, volleyball, and women’s sports reinforced local pride & a competitive spirit. Newstalk KGVO
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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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KPOP Demon Hunters Dance Party
9 p.m. — Monk's Bar — $5 — Get ready to dance and sing the night away with beats from Big Lou and DJ Pan Dulce.
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