Tuesday, December 31st, 2024

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Good morning, Missoula. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Missoula anticipates a vibrant 2025 with highlights including the 37th Annual Wedding Fair, a historic Grizzlies football season with 8 home games, Frontier Airlines' non-stop service to Denver, the Zootown Music Festival featuring major artists, and the expansion of Gary's Local Burgers. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Carolyn Upton retires as the Lolo National Forest supervisor, reflecting on challenges and achievements during her tenure, with Jeremy Casterson and Crystal Stonesifer temporarily filling her role. Missoulian
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Missoula celebrated the New Year in 1925 with grand parties and dances across the city, embracing elaborate decorations, costumes, and festivities. Missoula Current
- ➤ Arts Missoula gears up with vibrant events to boost economy and community spirit for New Year's celebrations, reinforcing its position as a top arts community. Newstalk KGVO
- ➤ Missoula is celebrating the arrival of 2025 with its 31st ‘Missoula on Main’ event to showcase and support the local arts scene through various activities. KPAX
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A federal regulation requiring companies to report their beneficial owners has introduced confusion and logistical challenges for Montana's businesses, particularly in agriculture, amidst an ongoing legal battle. KPAX
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fish, Wildlife & Parks commission removed female black bear hunting quotas in Region 1, Montana, against biologists' advice, raising concerns about the black bear population's sustainability. Missoula Current
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marc Fogel, serving a 14-year sentence in Russia for possessing medical marijuana, has been officially designated as 'wrongfully detained,' boosting efforts for his release. KPAX
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Montana men's basketball team is entering the Big Sky Conference play with optimism, despite a mixed nonconference performance, aiming to live up to preseason expectations as a favorite. Missoulian
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Absolutely Saturday Dance Party with DJ Kris Moon
Experience a lively night of dancing with DJ Kris Moon at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula.
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INFEKT Concert at The Badlander
INFEKT will perform live at The Badlander in Missoula, providing an energetic music experience.
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Montana Grizzlies Women's Basketball vs. Idaho State Bengals
The Montana Grizzlies Women's Basketball team will compete against the Idaho State Bengals at Dahlberg Arena.
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The Kitchen Dwellers - Night Two
Experience an evening of live music featuring the Kitchen Dwellers at The Wilma in Missoula.
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Weekly Bluegrass Jam at The Old Post
Enjoy live bluegrass music and community bonding every Monday evening at The Old Post in Missoula.
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Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Experience the music of Taylor Swift performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a unique candlelight setting at the Missoula Children's Theatre.
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