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1. 'There was no panic': Plenty to clean up apparent as Montana finds way to win in Bobby Kennedy's debut (kpax.com) — Bobby Kennedy's debut as Montana Grizzlies head coach in Missoula ended with a nail-biting win over Southern Utah, sealed by a late touchdown and interception. The game revealed offensive miscues, a still-gelling new defense, and standout performances from players like Eli Gillman and Lekeldrick Bridges, but coaches praised the team's composure and expect big improvements heading into week two.
2. Jesuit Brother's murals, scrolls, being restored at St. Francis Xavier Church (nbcmontana.com) — A four-year restoration is underway to preserve the historic murals and scrollwork inside St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in downtown Missoula, after aging plaster and vibrations from nearby traffic caused damage. Conservator Greg Marsters and his team are stabilizing and repainting sections while keeping the Jesuit Brother Joseph Carignano's 120-year-old artwork as original as possible, ensuring parishioners can keep enjoying the church's dramatic interior for generations.
3. AI Spreads Misinformation — How Bad Is It? (seczine.com) — Researchers at the University of Montana–Missoula are warning that generative AI tools can fuel deepfakes, phishing, and other cybersecurity threats, even as popular chatbots keep spreading bad information. Their concerns tie Missoula-based expertise into a broader global debate over how governments, platforms, and everyday users can better spot and contain AI-driven misinformation.
4. How A Montana Tragedy Turned Into A Nation Wide Movement (k96fm.com) — A grassroots anti-DUI group called the Bar Fairies now operates in Missoula, quietly leaving coffee gift cards on cars left overnight outside bars to reward sober choices. Started after a 2023 drunk-driving death in Columbia Falls, the volunteer effort has spread across Montana and into other states, drawing millions of views on social media and inviting new volunteers online.
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