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Missoula’s $800,000 Pedestrian Bridge Slated for Removal Less Than a Decade After Construction 
Regarding Masks Mandates, Montana Governor and State Superintendent Urge School Boards, Administrators to Listen to Parents and Science 
Missoula Superintendent Watson: Mandatory Mask Mandate For Students “Until Further Notice” 
Missoula Superintendent Watson Switches to Zoom-only COVID-19 Reopening Meeting Day After Major Public Comment 
VIDEO: Partnership Health Chief Medical Officer Reverses, Makes Maskless Accommodation After Citing HB 501
Passing the Buck on Responsibility
“Lawyers are a useful tool. When you feel like you are in a bind, talking to the right lawyer can be such a breath of fresh air. It can be a conversation from which you walk away saying “Phew! I have options I didn’t even realize I had.” Life feels better with options. Life can…
How Many Pumpkins Does It Take To Disappear a Homeless Camper From Cedar Street?
At $10 dollars a piece, it would take 10 pumpkins to make one homeless person disappear from Cedar Street.
Judge Marks Denies Halt to School Masks, Parents to Consider Appeal to Supreme Court
District Court Judge Jason Marks denied parents request for injunctive relief against Missoula County Public School mask mandates on Friday, issuing a 16-page order that said the parents did not provide sufficient evidence that rights to privacy or dignity were being violated. Judge Marks also said that injunctive relief was denied because parents did not…
86 Montana Legislators Request Special Committee on Elections
State Senator Theresa Manzella (SD-44) shared a letter on Facebook signed by 86 Montana Legislators requesting a Special Select Committee on elections. The request letter was transmitted to Senate President Mark Blasdel (SD-4) and House Speaker Wylie Galt (HD-30) on Wednesday and includes signatures from 24 State Senators and 62 State Representatives. The representatives are…
Oral Arguments Heard in Parents Mask Lawsuit Against Missoula Schools
Missoula County Court Room 4 was at capacity with families and students this morning for oral arguments in a lawsuit brought by parents against mask mandates from Missoula County schools. Judge Jason Marks allowed extra time for the burgeoning crowd in the lobby overflow area to pull up the Zoom meeting link on their phones.…
Montana Democrats Share Photo of “Freezer Morgue” That’s Actually A Mobile MRI Unit, Hospital Says
Former Lt. Governor Mike Cooney, Senator Ellie Boldman, and Helena Commissioner Emily Dean spread misinformation about a mobile MRI trailer being a portable COVID “freezer morgue”
Hundreds of Montanans Attend Missoula, Hamilton Election Integrity Events
Wednesday, over 500 Montanan’s and a dozen or more legislators including representatives Paul Fielder (HD-13), Lola Galloway (HD-22), Steven Galloway (HD-24), Bob Phalen (HD-36), Amy Regier (HD-6), Matt Regier (HD-4), Jerry Schillinger (HD-37), Derek Skees (HD-11), Brad Tschida (HD-97), and senators Theresa Manzella (SD-44) and Keith Regier (SD-3) attended events in Missoula and Hamilton which…
Big Sky, Bozeman Parents Sue Schools Over Forced Masking of Children
Bozeman and Big Sky parents join the fight against tyrannical school board trustees in this latest lawsuit, joining Missoula County parents who filed suit against school boards late last month.
Missoula Schools Attorney to Parents: “The District Does Not Need Your Consent”
Missoula County Public Schools attorney Elizabeth Kaleva told the parent of an Alberton School student in an email that the school district “does not need your consent” to coerce students into wearing masks or possible testing requirements. Alberton Superintendent and “Google Certified Teacher” Jeff Crews was included in the email. The school district attorney’s reasoning…
Montana Election Integrity Group Announces Take Back Montana: 2020 Election Analysis Event
The Montana Election Integrity Project announced its first educational event focused on providing Montana citizens with data and analysis of the Montana 2020 General Election. The three speakers who will be sharing their research include Dr. Douglas G. Frank, Former Army Cpt. Seth Keshel, and Law Professor David K. Clements. The event will be held…
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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.