
Missoula Current


Viewpoint: On wolves, if Montana doesn’t act, it may miss out
Georgia Good writes, "By moderating wolf policy, FWP can protect the traditions, wildlife, and lands that make Montana great, before it loses the right to do so."

City mulls pros, cons of turf options at Allegiance Field
The natural grass playing field at Ogren Park at Allegiance Field has reached the end of its lifespan, and Big Sky Professional Baseball wants to replace it with a synthetic version.

Wildlife advocates to sue feds over wolf recovery plan
The Center for Biological Diversity sent a 60-day notice to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declaring its intent to sue if the agency doesn’t develop a national recovery plan for the gray wolf as required by the Endangered Species Act.

Viewpoint: Stop misusing people in uniform
David Daniels writes, "America should not be at war with itself nor with peaceful nations of the world."

Police arrest 27-year-old male following downtown Missoula shooting
A 27-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday on several charges stemming from a downtown shooting, including Assault with a Weapon and Criminal Endangerment.

City approves $1.25M ‘green’ roof conversion at Missoula library
Converting the relatively new rock roof into a “living roof” will help the city comply with stormwater regulations and various control measures.

Legislators seek fed money for legacy rare-earth mining project
Legislators are asking for federal funding to mine rare-earth metals and critical elements in Montana, but some want to limit the funding to specific types of projects.

Viewpoint: Self-employed, small business owners rely on ACA
Lynae and Adam Axelson, Donna Ryngala and Jon Wick write, "We know the ACA is not perfect, but now is not the time for political games. We need representatives who understand the realities small businesses face and are willing to act."

Lyme disease still rare, but rising in northern Nevada
Although instances of Lyme disease remain low in Nevada, the number of reported cases of the tick-borne illness has been growing in recent years in Northern Nevada, echoing a sharp nationwide increase in the disease.

City Council praises outgoing conservative Sandra Vasecka
Sandra Vasecka on Monday night attended what was her last City Council meeting, one where her peers shared their praises and memories of the last few years.
