Roy McKenzie
Roy McKenzie is the Publisher of Western Montana News, where he reports on local government, politics, and current events in Missoula County. His work includes coverage of local responses to key events, election integrity, and political developments shaping Western Montana.
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- Chaotic Scene at Butte St. Patrick’s Day Parade as Protester Disrupts Zinke Float
- Montana Democrats Share Photo of “Freezer Morgue” That’s Actually A Mobile MRI Unit, Hospital Says
- Montana Voting Software Linked to Chinese Data Leak Arrest
- 30 of 56 Montana Counties Including Missoula Granted Zuckerberg Money for Elections, Legislature Investigating
- UPDATED: School Board Notified of Inappropriate Sexual Orientation Questionnaire Distributed by Missoula Teacher
Parental Rights Advocates Warn New Amendment to HB 377 Could Encourage “Medical Kidnapping”
Group says HB 377 now requires CPS reports before parents can be denied medical access — raising fears of medical overreach.
5150 in the 406: Missoula’s Mental Health Crisis Meets Nationwide Protest Hysteria
Waving signs, shouting slogans, and wearing costumes, Missoula’s activists staged a group exorcism of Trump Derangement Syndrome—a glimpse into the fractured state of the post-2024 Left.
One Gay Judge Just Told Montana Women Their Privacy Is Bigotry
Judicial activism meets gender theology in Montana, where privacy is heresy and delusion is law.
Montana GOP Cuts Off Funding and Support for “Out of Line Nine” Republican Senators
Party will no longer fund or support nine senators accused of aligning with Democrats, but admits it cannot formally expel them.
Audit Clears Regier, Refuting Montana Free Press Report; Republicans Call for Retraction
Republicans seek retraction after audit clears Regier and disputes Montana Free Press narrative.
Missoula Judge Molloy Criticized for Anti-Trump Rant at Montana Naturalization Ceremony
Court transcripts confirm judge compared January 6 to the Civil War and drew contrast between Trump’s leadership and Washington’s.
Ellsworth Survives Expulsion Votes as Freedom Caucus Pushes for Another Attempt
Freedom Caucus Calls for Another Expulsion Vote, Urges Public Pressure on Democrats
Montana GOP Calls for Senator Jason Ellsworth’s Resignation Following Ethics Violations
Call for Resignation Follows Ethics Report, Contract Scandal, and GOP Rebuke
It’s Time to Deport Montana’s Housing Crisis
As mass deportations accelerate, Missoula must not be overlooked—it must be ground zero.
Montana AG Joins Multistate Brief Supporting Immediate Deportation of Tren de Aragua Members
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joins a 26-state coalition urging the U.S. Court of Appeals to lift a restraining order preventing the immediate deportation of Tren de Aragua gang members.
Chaotic Scene at Butte St. Patrick’s Day Parade as Protester Disrupts Zinke Float
Anti-Zinke protester yells, strikes parade-goer with sign as parents shield children
Gallatin and Missoula County Republicans Censure ‘Out of Line Nine’ as Pro-Life Group Supports Recall Effort
Grassroots Republicans take action as local GOP committees censure state senators accused of undermining conservative priorities.
Montana GOP Rebukes ‘Out of Line Nine’ for Undermining Republican Control
Frustrated Voters Accuse Rogue Senators of Undermining Conservative Mandate
Montana Senators Work to Preserve Bull Mountains Mine Jobs and Energy Security
SB362 Provides Temporary Relief While the Crow Revenue Act Establishes a Lasting Solution for Montana’s Energy and Jobs
New Montana Law Lifts Veil on Judicial Candidates’ Political Leanings
The new law aims to enhance transparency in judicial elections by allowing party contributions, aligning with recent Supreme Court rulings on political speech.
Missoula’s Johnson Street Shelter Closure Raises Questions on Homeless Strategy
Missoula shuts down Johnson Street Shelter after four years, highlighting over a decade of failed homeless policies and years of COVID fund mismanagement
Montana Newspaper Employees Warned to Freeze “Personal Credit” After Cyberattack on Lee Enterprises
Breach Raises Concerns for Readers and Employees Over Subscriber Data Security
Montana Senators Push to Ban Russian Mineral Imports—But Is It About Jobs or Sanctions?
Proposal to ban Russian minerals could benefit Montana mining, but leaves broader American First concerns unaddressed