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Missoula News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Missoula and Western Montana. From local government and business developments to the University of Montana, healthcare, education, public safety, outdoor recreation, economic growth, and community events across Missoula County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a student, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of Montana's most…
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Smoke Storms and Sweltering Temps | Missoula News
Wildfire smoke is lingering across the region, worsening air quality—especially thick in southern Montana while clearing slightly north. Stay indoors if you…
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Cat Walk Unites MSU and Bozeman | Missoula News
Montana State University’s 14th annual Cat Walk kicks off the school year with a roaring downtown parade, turning Bozeman into a sea of blue and gold as…
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Bear Near School Stopped by Hero | Missoula News
A black bear nearly attacked a person near Roosevelt Middle School in Red Lodge Tuesday night—thankfully stopped by a bystander. Officials can’t yet identify…
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Wegley’s Homicide Charge Dropped | Missoula News
A homicide charge against Thomas Riley Wegley has been dropped after a chaotic February 2025 fight outside the RSVP Motel that left one man dead and another…
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Severe Storms Threaten Montana This Weekend | Missoula News
Montana’s sweltering with temps hitting 90s and triple digits, plus wildfire smoke lingering—but a moisture surge tonight brings scattered storms. This…
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West Nile Found in Cascade County | Missoula News
West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes near Simms — the first case in Cascade County this year. No human cases have been reported yet, but health…
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Montana’s Hidden Cost of Living | Missoula News
In Montana, even earning a “living wage” of $23–$28 an hour in cities like Billings, Missoula, and Bozeman barely covers rent, food, utilities, and other…
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Fires West: Containment and Challenges | Missoula News
West wildfires rage as Bobcat Lakes Fire nears 10,000 acres and 40% containment, while the much larger Sand Creek Fire—over 31,000 acres and only 7%…
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Butte Data Center Vote in Legal Limbo | Missoula News
A legal showdown is unfolding in Butte, Montana, over a data center project as petitioners with 13,000+ signatures sue after the county clerk missed the…
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Kalispell PD Resolves Weapon Assault | Missoula News
Kalispell PD safely resolved a weapon-related assault on Tenth Street West late August 19th, taking an 88-year-old suspect into custody without further…
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Smoke, Storms, and Severe Weather Ahead | Missoula News
Hot, dry weather sticks around with temps hitting 80s to 90s and lows in the 50s to 60s—except near Yellowstone and northern Montana, where scattered storms or…
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Heat Wave and Smoke Alert | Missoula News
Heat waves are rolling in with temps hitting the 80s and 90s, paired with wildfire smoke drifting south from the northwest—air quality’s getting rough…
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Maverick Mountain Rebuilds After Fire | Missoula News
Maverick Mountain ski resort took a brutal hit from the Sand Creek fire, with its only chairlift destroyed—meaning no skiing this season. Over 40,000 acres…
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Montana Weather Wild Ride Then Calm | Missoula News
Montana dodged a major weather storm today, with severe thunderstorms bringing 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail to parts of the south-central and…
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Students Build Skills on Wildfire Frontlines | Missoula News
Students from Trapper Creek Job Corps are tackling wildfires in the Bitterroot while gaining real-world trade skills — turning fire lines into classrooms…
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Cherry Peak Fire Grows in Montana | Missoula News
A fast-moving 75-acre wildfire erupts in Montana’s Lolo National Forest near Cherry Peak, threatening a 2007 burn scar in rugged, steep terrain. Air crews are…
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Severe Weather Alert for Montana and Wyoming | Missoula News
Severe weather alert: A marginal risk (level 1 out of 5) for damaging winds up to 60 mph and one-inch hail targets Montana and Wyoming today, with storms…
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Saving and Investing When You’re Broke | Missoula News
Struggling to save or invest? For many families in Montana, everyday costs like rent, childcare, and car payments swallow up nearly $60K a year—leaving little…
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Montana Storms Fizzle Then Return | Missoula News
Montana’s weather threw down a wild one yesterday with 60-mph winds and quarter-sized hail blasting central areas from Roundup to I-15 and between Helena and…
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Pete Glowacki Takes Charge at FWP | Missoula News
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has named Pete Glowacki as its new chief warden — a seasoned law enforcement veteran with 20 years of experience in the state…
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Severe Storms Target Central Montana | Missoula News
Thunderstorms brewing today—especially in central Montana, where severe weather is likely with damaging winds and large hail. Western Montana may see showers…
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CPR Saves Man After Glacier Fall | Missoula News
A man tumbled off a Glacier National Park overlook and plunged over waterfalls—only to be pulled from the creek by a bystander who started CPR. His pulse…
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Cascade Town Weighs Police Costs | Missoula News
Cascade, Montana, is weighing a bold move: ditching the county sheriff’s office to launch its own police department. After a year of stalled negotiations over…
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Moose Fire Spreads Rapidly Across Forest | Missoula News
The Moose Fire is roaring across 5,678 acres with zero containment—firefighters are racing to build lines as the blaze surges north, re-igniting already…
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Heavy Rain & Flash Flood Watch | Missoula News
Heavy rain and storms are rolling in today, with flash flood risks in burn scar areas of southwestern Montana—stay alert on the roads. Temperatures will stay…
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Skillet Fire Containment Gains | Missoula News
The Skillet Fire, now at 3,383 acres with 39% containment, is showing progress as firefighters build lines and protect homes—though thunderstorms briefly…
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On-Site Childcare for Teachers | Missoula News
Hellgate Elementary in Missoula is revolutionizing teacher support with Roo’s Rascals, an on-site childcare program for infants to toddlers—opening August 24th…
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Smoke, Heat, and Rain Ahead | Missoula News
Today’s heatwave hits the 80s and 90s across Montana, with dry conditions and a slim chance of storms in the east and southeast. But the real danger? Wildfires…
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Montana Senate Race Turns Toxic | Missoula News
Montana’s Senate race is turning ugly as candidate Bankhead faces escalating harassment and death threats, forcing her to call for family security. With a…
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Two Montana Schools Set on Fire | Missoula News
Two schools in Kalispell, Montana—Edgerton Elementary and Glacier High—caught fire early Monday morning, suspected to be arson. Investigators are probing…
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Cool Down and Rain on the Way | Missoula News
Heat and dryness have been pounding the Treasure State, pushing fire danger and drought alerts to critical levels—with smoke lingering, daytime temps soaring…
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Who Owns the Streetlights in Helena | Missoula News
Streetlights in Helena are causing confusion—and frustration—after NorthWestern Energy removed light shields without clear communication. Resident John…
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Skillet Fire Grows but Containment Advances | Missoula News
The Skillet Fire rages over 3,200 acres, 29% contained, as crews battle tough terrain toward Alder Creek, safeguarding homes and nature. Humidity offers…
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Volunteer Firefighters Hit Hard | Missoula News
A brazen break-in shattered the Heart Butte Fire Department in Montana, damaging their fire hall and engines at a time when wildfire season is already raging…
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Idaho’s Wild Lands Under Review | Missoula News
The Interior Department is reviewing over a million acres of wild Idaho lands, including wilderness and wilderness-like areas, to reassess policies on…
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Bobcat Lakes Fire Now Contained | Missoula News
The Bobcat Lakes Fire, once raging over 70,000 acres east of Lincoln, is now 100% contained — a major victory for firefighters like the Mormon Lake Hotshots…
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Skillet Fire Grows to 3,000 Acres | Missoula News
The Skillet Fire near Olney has exploded to nearly 3,000 acres, with evacuation orders still active for Good Creek and Alder Creek as crews battle fierce…
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Sparrow Fire Finally Put Out | Missoula News
The Sparrow Fire northwest of Spokane is officially out, thanks to air support — a tense situation that triggered Level Three evacuations for residents near…
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Yellow Warning in Granite County | Missoula News
Granite County, Montana, has issued a yellow evacuation warning for Frog Pond Basin Community — not a full evacuation yet, but a critical “be ready” alert tied…
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Montana Firefighters Battle Rising Flames | Missoula News
Montana’s wildfire season is heating up, with crews from the DNRC racing to contain fires across the state under a sweeping Red Flag warning. With over 1,200…
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Elder 1 Fire Grows to 1,221 Acres | Missoula News
Elder 1 Fire near Frenchtown now at 1,221 acres, 34% contained—started by lightning and still growing. Crews battle through rising winds, with 284 personnel on…
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"Call your mom." - A Message From Corey
"Call your mom." - A Message From Corey
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Fair Safety Boosts Amid Heatwave | Missoula News
This week’s Last Chance Stampede and Fair is heating up — literally — with extra safety measures in place as temperatures soar. Local cops and health teams are…
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"Only Rock With Real Ones." - A Message from Corey
"Only Rock With Real Ones." - A Message from Corey
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Montana Trout Fishing Restrictions | Missoula News
Montana’s trout are in hot water — literally — and anglers are getting new rules to help. Starting July 22, catch-and-release fishing is banned from 2 p.m. to…
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Montana Hit-and-Run Truck Driver Sought | Missoula News
A Montana hit-and-run leaves a construction worker critically injured as a gray semi-truck—complete with a silver grille guard, yellow oversized load, and…
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Montana's Clock Change Debate | Missoula News
The U.S. House just voted to make daylight saving time permanent—no more springing forward or falling back—but it still needs Senate approval. In Montana, the…
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Music Moves Missoula Economy | Missoula News
Post Malone and Jelly Roll electrified Missoula, Montana, drawing 25,000 fans to Washington-Grizzly Stadium in the final stop of Post’s stadium tour — and the…
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Ellsworth Testifies on Contract Authority | Missoula News
Ellsworth Testifies on Contract Authority | Missoula News
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Rain Doesn't Mean Safe | Missoula News
Rain’s coming, but don’t be fooled—Missoula County’s still at high fire danger. Patchy storms mean some areas stay soaked while others dry out fast, leaving…
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Smoke, Heat, and Rain Ahead | Missoula News
Smoke blankets the state as wildfires rage across Oregon, Idaho, and Canada, turning skies hazy and air quality dangerous—especially for those with breathing…
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Small Fire Near Idaho-Montana Border | Missoula News
Small Fire Near Idaho-Montana Border | Missoula News
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Shooting Escalates During Custody Exchange | Missoula News
A tense custody exchange in Belgrade, Montana, turned deadly when Vincent Herrera allegedly opened fire on the victim during a heated argument, shooting him…
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Man Shot After Fall in Helena | Missoula News
A wild night in Helena, Montana, ended with a man shot after allegedly falling drunk on a sidewalk—then violently targeted when someone tried to help. Police…
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Chef Emma Woods Takes On Bobby Flay | Missoula News
Chef Emma Woods, Bozeman’s rising Korean culinary star and co-owner of Whistle Pig, is back on national TV—this time competing on “Beat Bobby Flay.” With past…
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Great Falls Summer Events Guide | Missoula News
Great Falls is exploding with summer fun—festivals, state fair vibes, and roller derby showdowns await. Kick off with the free Cottonwood Festival at The…
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Heat Wave Hits Cattle Hard | Missoula News
This heat wave’s brutal on cattle too—when nights stay hot, cows can’t cool down, doubling their water needs and showing signs like heavy panting and huddling…
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Big Game Days: Conservation in Action | Missoula News
This weekend, Missoula hosts the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s first-ever Big Game Days—a vibrant celebration of hunting, music, gear, and conservation…
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Ellsworth Trial Nears Verdict | Missoula News
The trial for former Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth is speeding toward a verdict, with jurors possibly starting deliberations as early as next…
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Two New Wildfires Ignite in Lolo Forest | Missoula News
Two new wildfires have ignited in the Lolo National Forest west of Tarkio — the Crater Lake Fire near Crater Lake and the Siamese Fire near Siamese Lake. Both…