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Missoula Halts Development Reviews to Implement Climate, Equity-Focused Code
Immediate permit halt through mid-September followed by extended timelines as city embeds controversial priorities
I-90 Eastbound Lanes Face Delays Thursday for Patching Work Near Missoula
MDT crews will patch eastbound lanes between mile markers 108 and 109, with reduced speeds expected through work zone
Gerrymandering in Montana
For years, we Montanans liked to think of “gerrymandering” as one of those imported political diseases—something that happened in faraway, untrustworthy states with names like “Illinois” or “California,” where maps are drawn by political cartographers who believe in geometry the way Picasso believed in accurate faces. But here’s the bad news: you don’t have to…
Pro-Lifers and Firefighters Bring Real Choice to Moms in Missoula
Fire Station One to House City’s First Safe Haven Baby Box, Providing a Safe Option for Newborns
Southgate Mall Changes Hands Again as Part of $443 Million Four-Mall Deal
Mall maintains strong occupancy despite industry challenges
River Floaters Face 2.5-Month Detour as Milltown Park Closes for Bridge Repairs
Popular Clark Fork and Blackfoot river access point will be blocked through October as BNSF repairs railroad bridge
Missoula Council to Vote on Riverfront Triangle Fox Site Development Agreement Monday
Three agreements with Averill Hospitality headline Monday’s council meeting, along with FY 2026 budget presentation
Mountain Line Sponsors University River Shuttle for Second Year
Transit agency covers operational costs for shuttle to river access points
Missoula City, County Funnels Taxpayer Resources to Climate Smart Missoula in Questionable “Heat Data” Deal
Multi-million dollar spending pipeline disguised as simple data collection project
‘No Kings’ Protest Brings Anti-Trump Message to Downtown Missoula
Missoulians join nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest movement with downtown march opposing Trump
Missoula Weather
36°F Missoula Crime Reports
Monday, October 27, 2025
Westside neighborhood sees a variety of incidents, including thefts and disturbances.
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Multiple Incidents of Disturbance, DUI, and Camping in City
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Extensive early morning incidents followed by steady activity
Friday, October 24, 2025
Numerous Incidents of Theft and Suspicious Activity Reported
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Significant incidents of theft and assistance requests noted.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Day marked by varied incidents across multiple neighborhoods
Monday, October 20, 2025
Numerous incidents report throughout Missoula
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Multiple disturbances and thefts reported throughout the city.
Saturday, October 18, 2025
A notable increase in early morning incidents.
Friday, October 17, 2025
A Detailed Account of Day’s Public Safety Activities