Sure, there’s carnival rides. Even a demolition derby, cute lil’ bunnies and three days of rodeo. But everyone knows the best part about the Western Montana Fair isn’t in the arena, livestock stalls or exhibition buildings. Nope, the reason you’ll see us lined up outside the gates when they open is quite simple: It’s the […]
Archives for July 2017
Help a neighbor in crisis
Missoula is known for a lot of good things, but chief among them is our willingness to look out for our neighbors in need. Unfortunately, now is one of those times. Eight-year-old Lolo resident Carli Miller was killed on Highway 93 earlier this month when her family’s vehicle was struck head-on by a pickup truck. […]
New fire restrictions
The City of Missoula has put Stage II fire restrictions into effect beginning at midnight tonight. The limitations are designed to prevent the sparking of new wildfires as the region continues to experience very dry, hot conditions with low relative humidity. The decision follows Missoula County Fire Protection Association’s motion to increase the county’s fire […]
Where there’s smoke …
Make no mistake, fire season has officially arrived in Missoula County. Several fires are currently burning south of town in Lolo National Forest, the Sapphire Complex and Goat Creek fires being the largest. And with the Sunrise fire growing near Tarko in neighboring Mineral County, the valley is filling up with smoke earlier – and […]
Time for KidsFest 2017!
U104.5 and Missoula Parks & Recreation are excited to announce KidsFest 2017 – a free summer celebration for kids and kids at heart! This is your chance to round up the kiddos and head to the park for a full days’ worth of fun and educational adventures, including games, arts and crafts, educational booths – […]
We’re puttin’ the spotlight on you, Montana!
It’s no secret downtown Missoula is flourishing. And a quick comparison of our downtown with similarly sized retail centers across the nation shows why: local businesses have refused to get edged out by the national chains. And the king of the local downtown mountain is far and away The Green Light. Located on the corner […]
