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Missoula’s $800,000 Pedestrian Bridge Slated for Removal Less Than a Decade After Construction 
WATCH: In Forthcoming Documentary “Engen’s Missoula” Councilman Jesse Ramos Explains TIF 
WATCH: Local Artist Travis Mateer Releases “Engen’s Missoula” Documentary Online 
Missoula Ballot Review Team Shares Open-Letter Detailing Discrepancy Involving 4,592 Ballots 
VIDEO: Watch Newsmax Host Breakdown Missoula County 2020 Election Ballot Discrepancies
Missoula’s $800,000 Pedestrian Bridge Slated for Removal Less Than a Decade After Construction
City’s West Broadway Corridor master plan proposes removing bridge at same cost as original construction, creating pipeline of hole digging and filling projects
Montana Approves $39 Million in Federal Tax Credits for 160 Apartments
Tax credit allocation averages $247,000 per unit across five communities
Gov. Gianforte Launches Fifth Annual Food Drive Competition to Support Montanans in Need
State agencies compete to collect food for Montana Food Bank Network through Dec. 15
Chick-fil-A Missoula Fundraiser to Support Bitterroot Pregnancy Center Programs
Bitterroot Mommy & Me will receive 15 percent of mobile app sales Friday from Community Care Event
Missoula Touts High Score From National LGBTQ+ Group After Flouting State Law and Adopting Pride Flag
City earned points for adopting Pride flag to skirt state law banning it from schools
Missoula Takes $250K From Coalition Facing EPA Fraud Probe to Plan Climate Projects
Grant funds planning to build ‘pipeline’ of clean energy projects that will require future investment to implement
Missoula Conservatives Can Win — If We Show Up
Missoula’s future depends on conservatives showing up, stepping up, and getting involved, writes newly elected Missoula GOP Chairman.
Missoula Food for Fines Program Returns as Federal SNAP Benefits Remain Suspended
Local parking commission partners with food bank during government shutdown affecting 42 million Americans
Missoula Mayor’s Office Manufactures ‘Misinformation’ Crisis Regarding Migrant Placements
Mayor endorsed migrant placement groups publicly, goes radio silent when asked for actual numbers
Missoula Eliminates Waiting for Roofing Permits After Storm Damage Delays
New permit system eliminates multi-day waits for urgent home repairs
Missoula Weather
Missoula Crime Reports
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Elevated crime rates with diverse incidents reported across the city.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Diverse incidents reported with prominent small crimes and disturbances.
Monday, December 8, 2025
Multiple incidents recorded with a focus on public safety responses.
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Early morning disruptions lead into a day marred by disturbances and assistance needs.
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Elevated Vehicle and Hazard Incidents Across Missoula
Friday, December 5, 2025
Multiple Incidents and Crime Trends Across Neighborhoods
Thursday, December 4, 2025
A surge in abandoned vehicle reports and multiple incidents of disorderly conduct.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
A focus on DUIs and property crimes in city neighborhoods
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Concentration of Accidents and Suspicious Activity
Monday, December 1, 2025
Notable rise in accidents and suspicious activities across Missoula.