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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 
The Left’s Weaponization of Montana’s Economy 
Missoula Superintendent Watson: Mandatory Mask Mandate For Students “Until Further Notice” 
Chemtrails and Compliance
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’s Venture Medical Acquires Biotech Assets to Expand Wound Care Portfolio
Montana company adds FDA-cleared keratin technology and industry veteran to fuel national expansion
University of Montana Pro-Life Student Group Grows Despite Harassment, Earning Award Nomination
Group grows from one member to 30 while facing campus hostility, receives award nomination
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.