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Missoula’s $800,000 Pedestrian Bridge Slated for Removal Less Than a Decade After Construction 
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Missoula Takes $250K From Coalition Facing EPA Fraud Probe to Plan Climate Projects
VA Awards $1.5 Million for Western Montana Veterans Cemetery Expansion
Expansion will serve more than 17,000 veterans and eligible family members
Missoula City Council Ignores State Law Requiring Ward 1 Vacancy Be Filled Within 30 Days
Ward 1 residents remain without representation as October 4 legal deadline approaches with no council action planned
Missoula Residents Get Final Say on New Zoning Rules October 9
Drop-in event offers last chance for public input before December City Council vote on new development regulations
Missoula Parks Hosts Community Pickleball Social to Build Connections Through Recreation
Friday evening event at Fort Missoula Regional Park welcomes all skill levels for round-robin play, food trucks and community building
Missoula Redevelopment to Consider $75,000 for Library Green Roof Despite City’s Deficit Budget
Tax increment financing request comes weeks after city adopted $2.5 million deficit budget
Montana FWP Debuts Robotic Bear Training Trailer for Statewide Safety Initiative
High-tech training tool debuts Sept. 10 in Missoula as part of 13 Bear Aware events across Montana this month
Missoula City Council Adopts Budget With $2.5 Million Deficit, Claims Tax Relief for Most Homeowners
City increases total property tax revenue by $2.4 million while claiming most homeowners will see reductions
Missoula Churches Plan Mountain Worship, Downtown Caras Park Event This Sunday
Multi-church event features mountaintop worship at 4 p.m., followed by Caras Park celebration
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
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.