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Missoula Aging Services offers new program for home modifications
MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula Aging Services announced a new program is now available to help older adults modify their homes. The Home Modification program gives Missoula County adults over 60 an affordable way to make installations or repairs. The program gives seniors safer home conditions with access to grab...
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Corvallis Schools on 2-hour delay
MISSOULA, Mont. — There will be two hour delay for Corvallis Schools due to hazardous road conditions and no plows. School will start at 10:30 a.m.
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Public hearing for proposed Fort Missoula barrack restoration set for Wednesday
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula Historic Preservation Commission is holding a public hearing Wednesday on a proposal to restore the Fort Missoula alien detention center barracks. The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula says the U.S. built them between 1941 and 1944 to house Italian and Japanese internees. After the...
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University of Montana law students help free wrongly convicted Billings man
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...
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Empanada Joint in Missoula to close this March
MISSOULA, Mont. — Another long-time eatery in Missoula is shutting its doors after 11 years of business. The Empanada Joint on Main Street announced it will close its doors on March 4. The owner posted the announcement on the restaurant's social media pages saying that they are pursuing other...
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Missoula Montana Airport adds electric equipment to current lineup
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula Montana Airport purchased new equipment that will mean smoother operation for travelers and employees. The airport received one electric aircraft pushback and three electric aircraft belt loaders for about $250,000. Airport officials say the new additions replaced older equipment, making employee training easier and...
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Mount Sentinel endurance event aims to improve local air quality
MISSOULA, Mont. — An endurance event on Mount Sentinel kicks off this Saturday and offers runners and hikers the chance to put their energy into building a community with cleaner air. Missoula's third annual Running Up for Air challenge is a collaboration between Runner's Edge and Climate Smart Missoula...
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MCPS board decides not to select superintendent yet
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula County Public Schools Board of Trustees did not select a new school superintendent during Tuesday night's meeting. The decision was unanimous, with trustees agreeing to keep the search open. Officials said they want someone who is familiar with running a school district the size...
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Missoula Co. jail resumes in-person visits
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...
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Missoula to move forward with preferred concept for Higgins Corridor reconfiguration
MISSOULA, Mont. — More changes could be on the way for the Beartracks Bridge and Higgins Avenue Corridor. Missoula City Council members voted to move forward with the preferred concept and continue to engage with the community on the project. Nothing is set in stone yet, but the goal...
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Missoula Co. commissioners seek applicants for Tax Appeal, Seeley Cemetery Boards
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....
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2 people safe after avalanche in Flathead
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....
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Missoula seeks applications for food vendors, bands for summer events
MISSOULA, Mont. — Applications are now being accepted for food vendors at Missoula Downtown events along with bands, artists and activity providers. Downtown events including Out to Lunch, Downtown ToNight and the River City Roots Festival are some of the Garden's City's traditional summer events and, while it's still winter, the MDA is planning ahead for summer.
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MCT adds 'Legally Blonde The Musical Jr.' performance Friday
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula Children's Theatre added an extra performance of its sold-out production “Legally Blonde The Musical Jr.” this Friday. The performance starts at 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here or by calling 406-728-7529.
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Motivate Your Monday: Small acts of kindness
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.
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Man shot in Missoula burglary dies
MISSOULA, Mont. — A man who was shot multiple times by a Missoula homeowner during a burglary has died, according to a press release sent out by the Missoula Police Department. Officers responded Sunday afternoon to a burglary in progress on the 300 block of Brooks Street. A homeowner...
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Missoula City Council resolution supports regulations for single-use plastic
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...
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Suspect in high-speed pursuit near Rocker arrested
BUTTE, Mont. — Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement arrested Sonny Reese, 33, after a high speed pursuit in a stolen vehicle near Rocker. Reese is charged with a warrant out of Powell County, criminal endangerment, obstructing a peace officer, possession of stolen property, and reckless driving while eluding the police, and eluding the police.
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Public can give input on possible short term rental fee increase in Missoula
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.
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Responses for 2022 Census of Agriculture due
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...
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