Roy McKenzie
Roy McKenzie is the Publisher of Western Montana News, where he reports on local government, politics, and current events in Missoula County. His work includes coverage of local responses to key events, election integrity, and political developments shaping Western Montana.
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- Anti-Trump Banner Crashers Reported to Police at UM Homecoming Parade
- Missoula Mayor’s Office Manufactures ‘Misinformation’ Crisis Regarding Migrant Placements
- Chaotic Scene at Butte St. Patrick’s Day Parade as Protester Disrupts Zinke Float
- Montana Democrats Share Photo of “Freezer Morgue” That’s Actually A Mobile MRI Unit, Hospital Says
- Montana Voting Software Linked to Chinese Data Leak Arrest
Missoula Republicans Organize Food Drive While Local Activists Plan Political Theater at County Courthouse
GOP launches community food drive as SNAP benefits suspended, contrasting with activist groups’ planned “Die-In” demonstration
Missoula Activists Plan ‘Die-In’ as Democrats Block 13th Reopening Vote
Senate Democrats block funding as local activists target Republicans over SNAP cuts
Montana Democrats Use SNAP, Food Banks as Political Tool to Cover Congressional Shutdown Tactics
Activist groups pressure Gianforte to drain state fund with no reimbursement guarantee while Democrats refuse to reopen government
Missoula Council Approves $211K Homeless Contract Despite Split Vote on Accountability
City has spent over $20,000 in recent cleanup costs around Poverello Center facility
Montana Doubles Down on Vaccine Promotion Despite Federal Policy Shift to Individual Choice
Department promotes aggressive campaigns for 32 measles cases while 2,400+ STD cases get routine reporting
Missoula Mayoral Forum Scrapped Hours Before Event, Won’t Be Rescheduled
Cancellation eliminates voters’ primary opportunity to question mayor, challenger together
Montana Education Head Draws ‘Firm Line’ on School Compliance After Pride Flag Violations, Conference Recordings
Missoula’s Pride flag loophole and recordings of educators discussing ways to circumvent parents prompt statewide compliance directive
‘Like What Hitler Did’: Montana Educator Conference Audio Surfaces as Trump Cuts DEI Funding
Undercover recordings from educator conference reveal statements comparing parental concerns to Nazi censorship, discussions of returning banned books
Tester Ally Appointed Montana Democratic Party Vice Chair After Predecessor’s Three-Day Tenure
Former senator’s loyalist fills role after critic’s brief tenure and resignation
Anti-Trump Protesters Rally in Downtown Missoula as ‘No Kings’ Movement Returns
Same groups, lower turnout, higher temperature as anti-Trump resistance returns to downtown
Missoula Mayor’s Office Manufactures ‘Misinformation’ Crisis Regarding Migrant Placements
Mayor endorsed migrant placement groups publicly, goes radio silent when asked for actual numbers
Anti-Trump Banner Crashers Reported to Police at UM Homecoming Parade
University president confirms individuals were not registered entrants, reported to police during event
Missoula County Distributes $1.26 Million to Controversial Grant Recipients
Top recipients include United Way, Poverello Center despite homelessness failures, and EmpowerMT for LGBT school youth programming
New Montana Law Creates $5 Million Penalties for Child Abuse Material Online
Law took effect Oct. 1, allows private lawsuits against social media platforms
Lawsuit Against Montana Immigration Enforcement Leans on Judicial Activism, Not Constitutional Text
Activists Ask Courts to Override Legislature Using Standards Judges Invented
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
Why Young Americans Are Drinking from Broken Cisterns
Young Americans are turning to false solutions for real problems
Missoula Republicans Seeks Official Condemnation After Fair Vandalism, Business Harassment Campaign
MCRCC reveals physical attacks at Western Montana Fair, requesting city and county leaders speak out against escalating harassment