The basement of the Poverello Center remains closed a month after a plumbing disaster flooded the building with sewage, though the shelter's manager said Tuesday the dorm should reopen by the end of the month. Amy Allison Thompson, executive director of the Pov, said impacts from the May 8 plumbing failure are still being mitigated. Fundraising to cover the $150,000 cost for … [Read more...] about Poverello closing funding gap after plumbing failure, but shuffle continues

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

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

On the back side of the Missoula County Fairgrounds, the chain link fence lining the property sits like a listing ship. On the front side, it's overgrown with trees and shrubs. However it's viewed, the rusty old fence keeps what is inside the fairgrounds from getting out and what's outside from getting in. But that's about to change. Construction at the fairgrounds … [Read more...] about Trails project begins at Missoula fairgrounds with eye on Midtown connectivity