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![Lake County woman tests positive for novel coronavirus while visiting Maryland](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/03/Coronavirus-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lake County woman tests positive for novel coronavirus while visiting Maryland
Maryland's governor announced Wednesday that a Montana woman visiting his state tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The woman was not identified, but is 71 years old and a resident of Lake County who has not been in Montana since November 2019, officials said.
![Montana investment advisor says market woes to continue; recession unlikely](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/02/Stock-market.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana investment advisor says market woes to continue; recession unlikely
Wall Street has seen its worst week since 2008, and a Billings investment expert says he expects the struggles to continue because of fear of the coronavirus.
![Whitney Williams recieves endorsement of former Gov. Brian Schweitzer](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/10/Williams.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Whitney Williams recieves endorsement of former Gov. Brian Schweitzer
Missoula businesswoman Whitney Williams, one of two Democrats running for governor, received a high-profile endorsement Thursday morning from former governor Brian Schweitzer.
![GOP Rep. Garcia doesn’t resign after comments on shooting socialists](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/02/Rodney-Garcia.jpg?w=980&q=75)
GOP Rep. Garcia doesn’t resign after comments on shooting socialists
Montana Republican Rodney Garcia will not resign from his House seat representing Billings' southside after he made controversial comments in early February.
![Gunman fires on police; lockdown disrupts government as officers inundate downtown](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/02/Police-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gunman fires on police; lockdown disrupts government as officers inundate downtown
Downtown Missoula resembled a secured military zone Wednesday morning as law enforcement officers staffed street corners with rifles during a lockdown that closed local government and disrupted business across the district.
![Guns N’ Roses adds Missoula to 2020 concert tour](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/02/Music-Roses.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Guns N’ Roses adds Missoula to 2020 concert tour
The longtime rock band Guns N' Roses is coming to the Garden City. Missoula has been added the band's 2020 worldwide stadium tour and they will be in town this summer.
![Two dead after avalanche near Seeley Lake; victims identified](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/01/snowmobile.png?w=980&q=75)
Two dead after avalanche near Seeley Lake; victims identified
Two people who were caught in an avalanche while snowmobiling near Seeley Lake have died, according to the Missoula County Sheriff's Office. A third person managed to escape.
![Electricity rates going up, gas rates down for NW Energy customers](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/05/NorthWestern-Energy-scaled.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Electricity rates going up, gas rates down for NW Energy customers
Average NorthWestern Energy residential electric customers will pay 24 cents more in their monthly bills starting Jan. 1, while the utility's typical natural gas customers will see a $1.46 drop.
![Bitterroot College takes steps to separate from UM, Missoula College](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/12/Bitterroot-College.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bitterroot College takes steps to separate from UM, Missoula College
Backers of a move to make Bitterroot College an independent school say they're making progress in a petition drive to get the proposal on the ballot next year.
![Missoula, Ravalli County, I-90 under ‘essential driving only’ orders as arctic front arrives](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/10/slick-roads.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula, Ravalli County, I-90 under ‘essential driving only’ orders as arctic front arrives
The Missoula Police Department issued an "essential driving only" alert Monday afternoon due to the hazardous road conditions from a strong snow band that moved through the area.