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Missoula Economic Partnership sees housing hope in land banking, funding pools

The "cost-of-housing" theme continued to play out with economic leaders naming regulatory policies, construction costs and the high cost of land as challenges.

Best Things to Do for Adults and Kids in Missoula, Montana

Visit the Missoula Art Museum Hike the “M” Trail Enjoy craft beer at local breweries Explore the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula

Grizzly Insider: Montana LB Ryan Tirrell zeroing in on final clash with Montana State

On this week's edition of the Grizzly Insider show, MTN Sports' Kyle Hansen and UM play-by-play broadcaster Riley Corocoran are joined by linebacker Ryan Tirrell and coach Bobby Hauck.

No injuries after car plunges down Blue Mountain embankment

Just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday officials to an accident near the top of Blue Mountain on Forest Service Road 365.A vehicle with four occupants was approximatele

Missoula land use plan heads to final vote

The Our Missoula 2045 Land Use and Code Reform plan most notably has a goal to add an additional 19,000 to 23,000 housing units to the Garden City over the next two decades. In total, the city expects 39,000 more residents by 2045. The plan now just needs final approval from city council, which is set for Dec. 9.

The Inaugural Zootown Music Festival Will Launch In 2025 With Kacey Musgraves, Hozier, And Jason Isbell

Montana residents are in for a treat next year: Zootown Music festival is a new event launching in 2025, at the Missoula Fairgrounds in Missoula, Montana on July 4 and 5. The lineup was announced today (via a trailer narrated by JK Simmons), and it’s led by Hozier and Kacey Musgraves.

Behold, ‘The Flathead’

The blue waters of this western Montana gem fill a huge basin scoured out by a massive and deep glacier that moved down the Rocky Mountain Trench from Canada.

Fergus High School students take part in All-Star Band in Missoula

Local high school musicians Harrison Wicks and Briahna Pond recently attended the highly selective All-Star Band at the University of Montana in Missoula, held from November 8-10, 2024. This prestigio

Financing, weather, inflation, lack of labor: Construction experts explain challenges

A group of experts in the housing construction industry gathered at City Club Missoula to talk about the obstacles to infill development.

Shelf Life: Native American Heritage Month at Missoula Public Library

Buck, a distinguished Native artist renowned for his dedication to preserving and innovating Indigenous art forms, will visit Missoula Public Library on Nov. 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Level Four Cooper Room.

Community of Faith: Every neighbor can be your teacher

So, when I read this morning’s message that was dangling from my tea bag — “Every neighbor can be your teacher” — I took it as a caffeine-infused nudge to reground in work with the Missoula Interfaith Collaborative (M.

Xplorer Maps unveils Missoula map

Xplorer Maps and Destination Missoula unveiled their new Missoula map and hosted a celebration at two events held on Friday night and Saturday afternoon..The co

Missoula Police accept applications for Citizens' Law Enforcement Academy

The Missoula Police Department is accepting applications for the 2025 Citizens' Law Enforcement Academy.The program has been provided for over 20 years and offe

Flathead Warming Center continues to operate as lawsuit proceeds

It’s been a week since a Kalispell homeless shelter reopened its doors for overnight stays. A judge ruled the shelter can operate while the larger case over its permit plays out. Montana Public Radio’s Aaron Bolton talked to people benefiting from a warm bed.

In Montana, the Ranch at Rock Creek turned a ski trip into so much more

A 90-minute drive from Missoula airport takes visitors past homesteads on hilly ranchlands coated in snow and dotted with herds of black cattle. Jackleg fencing goes on for miles and miles. Your driver might point out Kelly Clarkson’s ranch and likely tell you that the TV drama Yellowstone was filmed on just the other side of the ridge.

No. 10 Montana hosts Portland State looking to get back on winning track

After a loss last weekend against UC Davis, it's about regrouping for the Grizzlies who are 7-3 and 4-2 in Big Sky Conference play.

Viewpoint: Fighting food insecurity among students

Amy Allison and Kat Cowley write, Missoula Food Bank & Community Center and the UM Food Pantry are working to ensure that all students, no matter their age, can focus on learning instead of worrying about what's on their plate.

Women accusing Missoula doc of assault claim hospital didn’t listen

More than a dozen women who said they were sexually assaulted by a doctor at a Missoula healthcare center said they’ve begun the process of suing Community Medical Center.

Economist's report predicts big climate change losses to Montana farming, ranching

Montana is expected to see less snow and hotter and drier summers due to climate change, and that will harm rangeland cattle and grain crops.

Wednesday morning meteorite lights up the sky

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - A bright light lit up the sky over Idaho, Montana, Washington and other regions early Wednesday morning.

Voters in Montana, six other states protect right to abortion

Measures protecting abortion rights succeeded in 7 states – Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, and New York – and failed in 3 – Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota. attachment-abortion The measure constitutionally prohibiting ...

Wednesday morning meteor lights up skies over Western Montana

Lots of people across Western Montana saw a bright light streaking across the sky on Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service office in Missoula reports a sensor detected what appears to be a meteor at around 6:30 a.m. The meteor was first detected over southwest Alberta.

Meteor dazzles early-morning sky watchers in western Montana

The National Weather Service office in Missoula sent out a notice that a satellite that usually tracks lightning caught a view of the object hitting the atmosphere just north of the Montana/Canada border. "It appears the GLM (Geostationary Lightning Mapper ...

Federal court in Missoula rules on grizzly bear management across state

MISSOULA, Mont. – A federal district court has ruled against the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services regarding the capture and killing of grizzly bears in Montana. The court found that Wildlife Services "failed to take a hard look" at the environmental consequences of their actions.

Montana Legislature elects leadership for 2025 session

Republican Matt Regier of Kalispell, who was House speaker in 2023, will be Senate president this session. Brandon Ler, a Republican from Savage, will be speaker in 2025.

Missoula Co. preliminary floodplain maps delayed months

Preliminary maps of the county’s updated floodplain will not be released this month as initially expected.The preliminary maps were expected by next Thursday, b

Missoula tree damage could total $2 million after summer windstorm

Missoula Parks and Recreation Department is expecting as much as $2 million in tree damage from this summer’s windstorm.The update came in Tuesday’s Parks and R

2025 Best School Districts in Missoula, Montana

Schools Hellgate High School Known for its strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities Offers International Baccalaureate (IB) program Sentinel High School Recognized for its excellent STEM programs Strong athletics and music departments Rattlesnake Elementary School Highly rated for its innovative teaching methods Emphasis on environmental education Colleges and Universities University of Montana Flagship public university in the state Known for programs in forestry,

Update: Midtown Missoula roads reopen late Friday night

Downed powerlines in Midtown Missoula Friday afternoon forced the closure of a section of Brooks and Russell streets.

Lookout Pass kicks off 90th season

LOOKOUT PASS — While Missoula has no snow, 100 miles west on the Idaho border ... Even though El Niño brought less snow than normal to Montana last year, Sawyer is hopeful this season’s predicted La Nina will bring consistent powder.

Class B playoffs: Three-time reigning state champion Florence, all No. 1 seeds advance to semifinals

A roundup of scores and highlights from Class B high school football playoff games in Montana for Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

Judge rules Flathead Warming Center can reopen as lawsuit over city permit proceeds

Missoula District Court Judge Dana Christensen called that ... Aaron now reports on all things in northwest Montana and statewide health care. We're putting your voices at the center of our 2024 election coverage. We want to hear from you, especially ...

How to dispose of your leftover holiday pumpkins

Every year, pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, and colors, along with arrays of decorative squash, adorn our homes to welcome fall. Montana Public Radio's Ellis Juhlin sat down with Austin Amestoy to discuss alternatives to throwing pumpkins in the trash.

Top-seed Montana stunned by Sacramento State on penalty kicks in Big Sky soccer semifinals

The top-seeded Montana Grizzlies fell to Sacramento State on Friday in Missoula in the semifinal round of the Big Sky Conference tournament.

All clear after downed powerline caused traffic delays in Missoula

NorthWestern Energy is reporting that 1,988 residents are without power in the southside of Missoula.Crews are expecting the power to be out until 8 p.m.

Missoula Redevelopment Agency sends $5.3M in TIF to city, county, schools, bus system

There were no TIF funds taken out of the Riverfront Triangle Urban Renewal District because the city is actively working with a developer there.