Katie Miller
University of Montana seeks state funding for maintenance, renovations
The University of Montana plans to ask the state legislature for $23 million next year, from the state's long-range building program. The money will go towards improvements at the main campus in Missoula, Montana Tech, UM Western, and Helena college.
Man jailed for threatening to kill City Council; bond set at $100K
A Missoula man banned from attending Missoula City Council meetings after making death threats against elected officials and others has been formally charged and is being held on a $100,000 bond.
Overnight parking ban begins for roads in Missoula Development Park
Missoula County Commissioners approved an overnight parking ban last month on roads near the airport. Now it's going into effect.
Winter weather in Denver leads to delays, cancellations in Missoula
Blizzard conditions in Denver shut down roads and canceled more than 470 flights on Tuesday. Flights from Denver to Missoula were canceled, delayed and rescheduled Tuesday morning.
Low unemployment: Missoula bakery struggles to find seasonal help for holidays
The owners of a local bakery said they're having a hard time finding reliable people to hire. The unemployment rate in Missoula is one of the lowest in the state at 2.7 percent.
U.S.-China trade war provides unexpected bonus for Montana food banks
The ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China has provided an unexpected bonus for food banks in Montana, as exports usually sent overseas go to families in need nationwide.
Maclay Bridge closes for repairs; 2 holes in bridge deck
Maclay Bridge west of Missoula is closed for repairs this week. Residents spotted two holes in the bridge deck back in September, and Missoula County Public Works has been keeping an eye on the span.
Ravalli County Recycling to close at year’s end
Bitterroot Valley residents have one option for recycling products, but now that one option will be gone by the end of the year. Ravalli County Recycling plans to stop operations on Dec. 31.
Providence St. Patrick Hospital breaks ground on six-story, $125M building
Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula on Tuesday announced plans for a new six-story building with 120,000 square feet of clinical space housing the International Heart Institute, neuroscience services, an internal medicine clinic and an ambulatory surgery center.
Maclay Bridge to close for repairs after holes found in deck
The Maclay Bridge in Missoula will be closed for repairs soon after residents spotted two holes in the deck. Missoula County Public Works officials say the span is safe to drive on for now, but this isn’t the first time they’ve had to shut off access to the controversial bridge.