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Court transcripts confirm judge compared January 6 to the Civil War and drew contrast between Trump’s leadership and Washington’s.
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Missoula shuts down Johnson Street Shelter after four years, highlighting over a decade of failed homeless policies and years of COVID fund mismanagement
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Missoula and Bitterroot Valley area, effective from February 17 at 1:35 PM MST until February 18 at 9:00 AM MST. The warning indicates heavy snow is expected, with additional accumulations ranging from 2 to 6 inches. There is a likelihood of developing major…
A Reluctant Citizen Journalist’s First Date With AI
Navigating the world of AI: Travis Mateer shares his humorous and revealing first date with ChatGPT, touching on local AI initiatives and fringe concepts.
It’s Clear As Mud Where The Rubber Hits The Road In Missoula
Investigating Missoula’s church parking lot homeless initiative and its implications for the community and local politics
Why My Ellie Boldman Problem Is Your Ellie Boldman Problem
In his weekly op-ed, Travis Mateer offers a candid profile and his personal experiences with Montana transplant politico Senator Ellie Boldman. Explore the controversies and key events shaping her influence in Missoula’s political landscape.
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Montana’s Electoral Battleground: What to Expect in 2024
Explore the 2024 electoral landscape of Montana, a key battleground state with 4 electoral votes. Dive into an analysis of past elections, demographic shifts, and predictions for the upcoming presidential race.
The Capricious Nature of Speed Limits
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Missoula Weather
43°F Missoula Crime Reports
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Intensive public safety activities noted across Missoula neighborhoods.
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.