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September is Bear Aware Month
Being outdoors means being with wildlife. Here's some simple advice for staying safe while exploring the outdoors and in bear country.... more
Postgame Fireworks Show Announced For Sept. 16 Black Out
Griz Football is back in Missoula, and fans' next chance to catch Montana inside Washington-Grizzly Stadium is next Saturday, Sept. 16.... more
New Missoula Murals Highlight Local Artists and Downtown Partnerships
Two new art murals highlight local artists and partnerships and add life and vibrancy to the streets and alleys in Downtown Missoula.... more
Griz Picked Third, Sixth in Preseason Polls
Media members around the league picked Montana to finish third in this year’s title race while coaches picked the Griz to finish sixth, the Big Sky Conference announced in its annual preseason polls.... more
City’s Annual Chip Seal Program Begins July 17
City of Missoula Street Operations & Maintenance Division crews will be applying liquid asphalt and rock chips to city streets July 17 until around Aug. 7.... more
Keep AIS Prevention Protocols in Mind This Fourth of July
As boaters and other water recreationists gear up for the July 4th holiday, they need to follow the rules to prevent aquatic invasive species from affecting Montana’s waters.... more
City Asks Residents to Comply Witn Fireworks Laws
The City of Missoula, along with our partner agencies ask Missoula residents to refrain from the use of fireworks.... more
Montana’s Flint Rasmussen Bids Farewell at PBR Finale
Montana’s own Flint Rasmussen, billed as the greatest rodeo entertainer in history, graced the First Interstate Arena in Billings for the final time Sunday.... more
Welnel Passes No. 37 Tradition to Janacaro
Welnel announced Levi Janacaro, a Missoula native and fellow linebacker, is his choice to be the 17th player in program history to wear No. 37, ... more
GSA Tailgate Moves Inside “The Grizzly Den” For Spring Game
Fans set to attend the annual Grizzly Scholarship Association Spring Football Game on April 7, will now have the chance to experience Washington-Grizzly Stadium's new premium seating zone, The Grizzly Den,... more
City Leaf Collection Starts Again April 3
Since the weather is warming up and most of the snow on leaf piles has melted, crews expect to start picking up leaves on Monday, April 3, weather permitting.... more
Tim Hauck Returns to Montana as a Defensive Analyst
Grizzly Sports Hall of Famer, 13-year NFL vet, and Super Bowl-winning coach Tim Hauck has returned to the University of Montana as a defensive analyst.... more
Mount Jump South Zone Closure Extended
In consultation with state wildlife biologists, Parks and Recreation has extended the Mount Jumbo South Zone winter wildlife closure beyond the scheduled March 15 opening date.... more
6 Things You Should Know About the Missoula Chick-fil-A
Here’s a quick overview of the main points of interest relating to this already popular outlet.... more
Dahlberg Arena Floor to be Named Robin Selvig Court
The banner went up not long after Robin Selvig retired, recognition for 865 wins while coaching the Montana women’s basketball program from 1978-79 to 2015-16. It faces 23 banners on the other side of Dahl... more
Montana to Host SEMO Under the Lights in First Round Playoff Game
Montana will extend its FCS record playoff appearances to 26 this Saturday after earning an at-large bid to the 2022 tournament.... more
Griz Move up in National Rankings at No. 2 in both Polls
After a 3-0 start to the season, the Montana Grizzlies are now the consensus No. 2 team in the nation this week... more
Montana Nearing Record Season Ticket Sales as Kickoff Approaches
With Montana picked to win the Big Sky Conference title and receiving a top-two preseason national ranking, excitement for Griz football is high in Missoula. ... more
Montana Finalizes 2022 Television Schedule
Television details for the remainder of Montana's 2022 football season have been finalized. Here they are:... more
Celebration of Mayor John Engen Set for Saturday, Aug. 20
The City of Missoula will hold a celebration of life for Mayor John Engen on Saturday, Aug. 20, at 10 a.m. at Ogren Park at Allegiance Field... more
Missoula City Council Seeks Applicants for Mayor
The Missoula City Council is accepting applications to fill the vacancy for the office of Mayor following Mayor John Engen’s death.... more
Missoula Loses Mayor John Engen
Missoula Mayor John Engen died Monday morning, Aug. 15, of pancreatic cancer. He was 57.... more
Missoula Downtown Foundation Brings Shade Structure to Caras Park
Missoula’s recently-renovated Caras Park will get a little cooler, thanks to the Missoula Downtown Foundation and its partnership with Dick Anderson Construction and the City of Missoula Parks & Recreation.... more
Four Montana Legends Earn Place in Grizzly Sports Hall of Fame
Grizzly Athletics proudly announced the Grizzly Sports Hall of Fame incoming class of 2022, and the recipient of the Grizzly Lifetime Honors Award.... more
Several Rivers in Stillwater County Closed to Recreation Due to Multiple Hazzards
Following is a list of sites that are also closed due to flood damage, leaving the sites unsafe:... more
Sheep Return to City Open Space, Some Areas Temporarily Closed to Dogs
The City of Missoula’s wooliest employees are back this summer to help with noxious weed control on City Open Space.... more
Most Lucrative Online Industries for Remote Workers in Missoula
If you are looking to change your profession or are just starting out in your career, it helps to know where the most employment opportunities lie.... more
How Missoula Is Making The Shift Towards Renewable Energy
If the Missoula County Commissioners and City Council have their way, the whole urban area will run on 100% clean electricity by 2030.... more
Sundberg Promoted to Deputy Athletics Director
Longtime University of Montana athletic administrator Greg Sundberg has been promoted to deputy athletics director.... more
Parks and Recreation to Host Free Organic Lawn Care Webinar
Residents are invited to join Parks & Rec for a free Zoom virtual webinar on organic lawn care on Wednesday, April 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. ... more
The Great Resignation Is Making Missoula a Top Relocation Destination
Thanks to The Great Resignation, Missoula is experiencing a surge in popularity as a relocation destination. Here's why:... more
Bulletproof Vests: Everything You Need to Know
In this guide, we’ll talk about everything you need to know regarding bulletproof gear.... more
Seven Griz Return for Pro Day
Seven former Montana football players will return to Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Tuesday, April 5, for the team's annual Pro Day... more
Mount Jumbo South Zone Opens to the Public March 23
Mount Jumbo’s South Zone, which includes the Lincoln Hills Trailhead and all points south of the Saddle Road, will reopen to the public at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23.... more
Increased Patrols in Missoula Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Here are some tips to stay safe while celebrating this weekend:... more
Police Warn of Danger and Presence of Fentanyl in Missoula
Be educated about the dangers of Fentanyl and the presence of Fentanyl in our community.... more
Understanding the Law: 4 Reasons to Consult a Lawyer in Case of an Accident
Here are just a few of the reasons why you might want a lawyer helping you out after an accident.... more
Missoula Fire Department Saves Spokane Firefighter’s Life
On Dec. 27 at 1:19 a.m., the Missoula Fire Department was dispatched to a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) incident.... more
Rejected Proposal Exacerbates Senior Housing Proposal in Missoula
It is essential that every effort is made to find affordable housing solutions for Missoula’s seniors.... more
How is the City of Missoula Helping Its Community of Veterans
In Missoula, there are a variety of ways in which the city is trying to help veterans in their daily lives so that they can live peacefully without worry.... more
Important Things To Consider Before Getting Life Insurance
What should you look for when purchasing life insurance? What is Term Life Insurance? What is Permanent Life Insurance? Learn more now: ... more
Managing The Surge In Missoula: How Hospitals Are Handling COVID-19
While the COVID crisis hasn't ended, hospitals are handling the crisis effectively by using various tactics. Here's what Missoula is doing:... more
5 Tech Tips Every Content Creator Should Follow
Are you a contebt provider? Does your content inspire action? Does it inspire readers to click-through onto other parts of your website? Here are some tips to consider: ... more
Missoula Downtown Foundation Raises $650,000 For Caras Park Upgrades
The Missoula Downtown Foundation has raised $650,000 to help jumpstart implementation of the North Riverside Parks & Trails Plan with major improvements to Caras Park.... more
In Missoula, Science Is Showing Residents How To Live In Extreme Times
Montana has seen its fair share of extreme weather and research being done locally is showing residents how to adapt to overcome these events.... more
Public Invited to Marshall Mountain Celebration September 12
Missoula Parks and Recreation invites residents to tour the new Marshall Mountain Park on Sunday, September 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.... more
Grizzly Athletics to Open Beer Garden in Washington-Grizzly Stadium
New this season at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, alcohol will be available to purchase at a beer garden located at the south end of the stadium.... more
ESPN+ to Carry Nine Griz Games This Fall, With Streaming Options for Entire Season
Nine of Montana's 11 regular season football games will now be available to watch nationwide via live stream on ESPN+.... more
Make the Right Choice–Celebrate the End of Summer With a Sober Ride
Missoula law enforcement and the Montana Highway Patrol will be watching for impaired driving through the Labor Day weekend.... more
2001 National Champion Griz to Reunite for a Good Cause
Led by former head coach Joe Glenn, the 2001 Griz are set to make their triumphant return to Missoula for a team reunion on Oct. 15 and an on-field celebration.... more