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Rescuers recover body of 16-year-old; jumped into Clark Fork River to elude police

By Laura LundquistJune 18, 2019

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The fast and frigid Clark Fork River claimed a victim Tuesday morning after a 16-year-old Sanders County male jumped into the river trying to evade police. Missoula County sheriff's spokesperson Brenda Bassett said the teenager entered the river near the 1400 block of East Broadway after police stopped an allegedly stolen vehicle. Four individuals were in the car when it … [Read more...] about Rescuers recover body of 16-year-old; jumped into Clark Fork River to elude police

Presidential candidates address poverty at ‘Poor Peoples’ forum

By Jack Rodgers (Courthouse News)June 18, 2019

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WASHINGTON (CN) – More than 50 years after Martin Luther King Jr. spearheaded the Poor People’s Campaign to demand economic justice and an end to systemic racism, activists reviving that effort grilled Democratic presidential candidates at a forum in the nation’s capital Monday on their strategies to provide relief for the millions of Americans who currently live in … [Read more...] about Presidential candidates address poverty at ‘Poor Peoples’ forum

4 incumbents seek reelection to Missoula City Council; 12 newcomers file

By Martin KidstonJune 18, 2019

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Four current members of the Missoula City Council filed papers by Monday's deadline signaling their intent to seek another term representing their district. Two other incumbents who are up for reelection, council member John DiBari and Michelle Cares, didn't file to retain their seats representing Wards 4 and 6, respectively. The deadline for filing documents for … [Read more...] about 4 incumbents seek reelection to Missoula City Council; 12 newcomers file

Citizens warn Missoula City Council of ‘bedlam’ created by e-scooters, e-bikes

By Sherry DevlinJune 18, 2019

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There would be “bedlam” and “chaos” on Missoula’s streets and sidewalks if City Council members approve regulations allowing e-scooters and the possibility of a shared e-bike system, local residents warned Monday night. In a marathon session that gaveled to a close at 10:45 p.m., the council ultimately sent three proposed ordinances back to its Public Works Committee for … [Read more...] about Citizens warn Missoula City Council of ‘bedlam’ created by e-scooters, e-bikes

Downtown Missoula: Zootown Brew to close by end of June

By Mari HallJune 17, 2019

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After a decade of business in downtown Missoula, Zootown Brew will close its doors by the end of June. Zootown Church, which owns the coffee shop, decided to invest instead in its children's ministry program, church spokeswoman Christy Neil said. “For the past couple of years, we’ve been working on raising funds for the children’s ministry and a whole new children’s area … [Read more...] about Downtown Missoula: Zootown Brew to close by end of June

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