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Bodnar, Eisenhauer confident they’ll qualify for races as Independents
Tuesday was the deadline for independent candidates seeking to get on Montana’s November ballot to turn in petition signatures – and two of the three independents running in congressional races believe they’ve done enough to qualify.

Montana Land Board changes procedure for state land swaps
Montana’s top statewide elected officials have approved a change in how the state considers proposals to trade parcels of public trust land.

More than $1M spent by outside groups in Dem’s US Senate primary
A sudden burst of advertising has impacted the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, focusing attention on two of the five candidates – and neither one is happy about it.

Mountain Line receives national “System of the Year” award
Missoula's free bus line, which has a dozen routes around the city, has been named the 2026 Community Transportation System of the Year.

Missoula Marathon sells out with a record-breaking number of racers
The 26.2-mile race is drawing people to Missoula from all over the world. Run Wild Missoula said participants will come from all 50 states and 11 different countries.

Independent candidates to provide alternatives in Montana races
Montana voters have never elected a candidate without a political party label to Congress.

Pangea Restaurant Group files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Court documents show several lawsuits have been filed against Pangea Restaurant Group.

New details released in Sen. Sheehy’s emergency landing
A report details more information about a flight instructor and Sheehy, who survived after their Czech-built L-39 jet lost all engine power near Ennis, forcing a field landing.

Montana travelers frustrated with gas price hikes
Travelers across the country are upset with gas price hikes, as the average price of a regular gallon of gas went up by 41 cents in Montana this past week.

Voters pass Missoula school levies; Frenchtown, Lolo levies fail
Missoula voters narrowly passed a number of Missoula County Public School levies, while school levies in Frenchtown and Lolo failed.
