🌱 Police Search For Missing Man + University Wildfire Report

Hello again, Missoula! I'm back with your new edition of the Missoula Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cold. High: 36 Low: 26.
• Friday: Cloudy with a snow shower. High: 39 Low: 24.

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Here are the top stories today in and around Missoula:

1. The Missoula police are searching for Terry Stahl, a 68-year-old man who was reported missing on Mar. 4. Stahl was last seen at the Poverello Center in Missoula on Feb. 3, and the police are requesting public help for any information related to the case. (NBC Montana)
2. Missoula College has been chosen as one of sixteen two-year colleges in the United States to implement the "Guided Pathways" framework, which aims to streamline students' college experience and improve post-college success. The National Center for Inquiry & Improvement's Rural Guided Pathways project will provide participating colleges access to research and a team of community college researchers and economic development professionals. (University of Montana)
3. Warmer and drier climate conditions in western U.S. forests make it less likely trees can regenerate after wildfires, which also limits the chances of seedlings establishing and growing, according to new research from the University of Montana. However, the research suggested that ecologically based forest management can partially offset climate-driven declines in tree regeneration if action is taken quickly. The study provides timely information to optimize new state and federal initiatives to increase the pace of ecologically based forest management across millions of acres of Western forests. (Press Release Desk)

Today and tomorrow in Missoula:

Thursday, March 9

• MiniNaturalist Pre-K Program - Montana Natural History Center (10:00 AM)
• A Night Of Comedy - Big Sky High School Theatre (7:30 PM)

Friday, March 10

• Moms And Littles Club - Revive Church (9:30 AM)
• How Puzzling! With Hannah Harvey - Missoula Public Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Missoula is asking for residents' insight into evaluating citywide parking programs and options that can better support the people in Missoula. You can find more information about the program here. (Missoula Downtown via Instagram)
• Summer camps at the Missoula Art Museum are open for registration! You can find details regarding age restrictions and camp details here. (Missoula Art Museum via Instagram)
• Missoula Parks and Recreation reminds us that spring soccer is almost here and registration runs through Apr. 3! You can find the full list of sports and activity sign-ups here. (Missoula Parks and Recreation via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll see you soon.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.