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University of Montana campus goes dark

KPAX News · last updated

MISSOULA — The lights are out at the University of Montana campus and parts of downtown Missoula.

UM’s director of strategic communications, Dave Kuntz, confirmed UM has no power.

KPAX reporters tell us the Missoula Fire Department is on the scene. Firefighters have staged at the campus end of the walking bridge.

Missoula Police tell MTN three power lines are down across the walking path on UM’s side. They have closed the pedestrian bridge by the Press Box.

Kutz said there is no ETA at this time when power will be restored.

The Montana vs Salish Kootenai basketball game at Dalhberg arena slated for tipoff at 7:00 p.m. is still on. UM officials tell MTN if power is not restored by 6:45 p.m. they will recovene with coaching staff and officials to discuss next steps.

Stay with KPAX for updates on this developing story.

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