Even in normal times, it's too early for a morning crowd when Jamie Liphardt wheels a stack of shepherd's pies – each generously smothered with mashed potatoes – into the deli at Worden's Market. A team from the Poverello Center is waiting, thinking of lunch, when the pies will be served hot and fresh to the shelter's clientele. “It's a great example of community coming … [Read more...] about A pan of pie: City Council members give business to Worden’s, food to the Pov

(CN) — The Montana Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a workers compensation insurer is liable for damage claims from people who worked at the W.R. Grace vermiculite plant in Libby, Montana. Vermiculite is a silicate mineral that occurs naturally in asbestos-laden rock on Vermiculite Mountain near Libby. Thousands of W.R. Grace workers and their families since the 1960s have … [Read more...] about Mine workers’ asbestos suit against insurer advanced by Montana Supreme Court

While major U.S. airlines draft internal plans for a potential shutdown of all domestic flights, Missoula International Airport is already dealing with a drop in passengers and daily flights. Airport officials said traffic had fallen to just 20% of what's normal for this time of year. On Tuesday, only 200 passengers were booked on an outbound Missoula flight while the number … [Read more...] about Missoula airport sees drop in passengers; operating revenue continues to dip

We believe it's more important than ever to support your local businesses and the employees that keep them running, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to do so during the coronavirus shutdown. Based on public demand, the Missoula Current staff has assembled a list of restaurants which remain open for takeout, and some are offering delivery as well. We know … [Read more...] about Open for Business: A list of Missoula eateries offering takeout meals amid the shutdown

Starting Thursday, fewer Missoula buses will be circulating for a shorter time during the day due to concerns about COVID-19. With more businesses and gatherings shutting down due to county and state directives, Mountain Line ridership continues to slip, although some people still need help getting around. “People depend on us for essential travel,” said Mountain Line general … [Read more...] about Missoula bus routes to run less frequently – but still operating