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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
Montana’s First Safe Haven Baby Box Blessed at Lockwood Fire Hall
Second box planned for Missoula as state secures funding for eight additional Safe Haven installations
Ellie Boldman, Lucifer, and the Breaking of the Liberal Mind
How a Montana progressive darling became the center of whispers, resignations, and one woman’s tragic end
Chemtrails and Compliance
On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the skies lit up over Missoula and the Bitterroot with an extraordinary amount of what are commonly known as “chemtrails.” Since that day, numerous instances of these visible streaks—sprayed from jets crisscrossing the sky—have blanketed the area with “something” intended for a specific end. That “something” is being imposed on…
Missoula County Mails Out 75,000 Ballots for School and Special District Elections
Residents encouraged to plan early ballot returns for May 6th mail-only election
Anti-Trump Missoula Protest Sequel Fizzles
Aging progressives returned to the Missoula Courthouse for a second round of chants, signs, and simmering hysteria—but this time, the crowd barely cracked 200.
Governor Gianforte Pushes Permanent Property Tax Relief in Missoula
Press conference reveals widespread support for proposed Homestead Rate Cut
5150 in the 406: Missoula’s Mental Health Crisis Meets Nationwide Protest Hysteria
Waving signs, shouting slogans, and wearing costumes, Missoula’s activists staged a group exorcism of Trump Derangement Syndrome—a glimpse into the fractured state of the post-2024 Left.
Missoula Opens Applications for $1.1M in Opioid Settlement Grants
Montana communities eligible for opioid recovery funding through National Settlement grants.
Missoula Judge Molloy Criticized for Anti-Trump Rant at Montana Naturalization Ceremony
Court transcripts confirm judge compared January 6 to the Civil War and drew contrast between Trump’s leadership and Washington’s.
It’s Time to Deport Montana’s Housing Crisis
As mass deportations accelerate, Missoula must not be overlooked—it must be ground zero.
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.