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MISSOULA, Mont. — A cohort of University of Montana law students worked with the Montana Innocence Project to free a Billings man who was wrongly convicted of murder 40 years ago. Bernard Pease was incarcerated based on forensic testing methods that were deemed invalid with modern DNA testing. Students...

Missoula, MT — The pandemic brought several changes to everyday life, one of those being the great migration. New data from the data ranks Montana as 13th for domestic migration in 2022. New numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau shows a population increase of 1.5% totaling 16,003 people who...

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula County commissioners are accepting applications for the Tax Appeal Board and the Seeley Lake Cemetery District Board. The following was sent out by Montana County Commissioners:. The Missoula County commissioners are accepting applications for the Tax Appeal Board and Seeley Lake Cemetery District Board....

MISSOULA, Mont. — This week for a little motivation I am challenging you to do one small act of kindness once a day for the entire week. Now if daily seems like too much, try for at least a few. From holding the door with a smile, to taking someone’s shopping cart back to a store of even buying a person’s coffee, it feels good to give and do good. When you think about how great it feels to be on the receiving end, it’s very fulfilling to be on the other side as well. Take on this challenge and see how you feel. If you ever need a hand with any motivation, we have pros in town to help.

MISSOULA, Mont. — The National Agricultural Statistics Service will collect responses for the 2022 Census of Agriculture until Monday night. The questionnaires collect data from agricultural producers from the past year. Responses can be submitted online or by mail. NASS released the following information:. NASS will mail the 2022...

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Libby Friends of the Library received $5,000 for community safety lighting upgrades in January. The Flathead Electric Cooperative's Roundup for Safety Board awarded the money to help light the basement and the stairwells of the building. The Co-op released the following information:. At its January...

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Bitterroot Special Olympics is holding its 40th Bitterroot Winter Special Olympics at Lost Trail Powder Mountain next month. However, with over 100 athletes expected to compete this year, they are searching for volunteers to help put on the two-day event, which starts March 7. “It...

MISSOULA, Mont. — In-person visits resume at the Missoula County Detention Facility after a long pause due to COVID-19. Visits are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and are also still available virtually. Officials ask that visits are scheduled at least one day in advance. Hours and days...

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Stevensville Ranger District and the Ravalli County Sheriff's Office reminds the public of the annual climbing closure north of Hamilton. The annual climbing closure for the Mill Creek Canyon area started Feb. 1 to let cliff-dwelling raptors nest without being disturbed by outdoor enthusiasts. The...

MISSOULA, Mont. — In a meeting on Monday night, Missoula City Council adopted a resolution that supports state legislation to restore local government powers to regulate single-use plastic with a 9-2 vote. Members of the public showed up to support the resolution and express their thoughts. The only pushback...

MISSOULA, Mont. — The public can give input on Missoula possibly increasing fees for using homes as short term rentals. The vacation rentals must meet a number of safety, occupancy, location and health standards. Owners are required to pay various fees to rent out the entire property for short periods of time.

MISSOULA, Mont. — The man who was shot in an attempted burglary on Brooks Street in Missoula has been identified as Patrick S. Shemorry, 41, of Spokane Valley, Washington, according to the Missoula County Sheriff's Office. The following was sent out by Missoula County Sheriff’s Office:. The Sheriff...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula City Council held a public hearing on a possible fee increase for homes used as short-term rentals. City officials noted vacation rentals must meet a number of safety, occupancy, location and health standards. Owners are required to pay fees to rent out the entire property...

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of K9 Loki, who passed surrounded by his best friend and handler Sgt. R. Jessop and many other law enforcement officers. The following was posted by Missoula County Sheriff's Office:. It is with deep sadness that we...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Two people are safe after being caught and carried in a slab avalanche in the Flathead Range. On Sunday, two people were caught and carried in a slab avalanche in the Flathead Range. Thankfully no one was injured. We thank the individuals for sharing this event....