The Missoula Current News - Daily News in Missoula Montana https://missoulacurrent.com Daily News in Missoula Montana Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:05:26 GMT en-US hourly 1 https://townsquare.media/site/987/files/2022/04/attachment-logo256-1.png The Missoula Current News - Daily News in Missoula Montana https://missoulacurrent.com Carbon Viewpoint: Rescinding roadless rule risks all things Montana https://missoulacurrent.com/viewpoint-roadless-rule-6/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:25:08 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> A forest road in Montana. https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67776 California lawmakers kill grizzly bear reintroduction bill https://missoulacurrent.com/california-grizzly-bear/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:10:31 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> A grizzly bear (Photo by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Program via FLICKR | Creative Commons license). https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67773 Wildfire threats to Colorado watersheds far exceeds funding https://missoulacurrent.com/wildfire-colorado-watersheds/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:05:25 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> The Yamcolo Reservoir, a water storage project owned by the Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District, is pictured on Aug. 17, 2026. (Photo by Chase Woodruff/Colorado Newsline) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67770 Judge allows Republican lawmakers to stay on ballot https://missoulacurrent.com/republican-lawmakers-ballot/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:55:11 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Rep. Llew Jones, R-Conrad, chair of the Appropriations Committee, chats with lawmakers on the House Floor. (Micah Drew/ Daily Montanan) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67765 What a Hoot! River City Roots Festival This Weekend in Missoula https://missoulacurrent.com/ixp/117/p/river-city-roots-festival-missoula/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:52:36 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> RIVER CITY ROOTS FESTIVAL https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=1170000000450865 Transportation committee approves Missoula projects through 2031 https://missoulacurrent.com/transportation-missoula-projects/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:45:42 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> South Avenue looking west. (Martin Kidston/Missoula Current)rent) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67762 Missoula lifts Stage II fire restrictions https://missoulacurrent.com/missoula-fire-restrictions-5/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:29:08 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Sunset on a smokey Montana night. (William Munoz/Missoula Current) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67760 Trump to carve roads into 45M acres of wild forests https://missoulacurrent.com/roads-wild-forests/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:35 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> (Missoula Current file) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67756 Montana judge says he’ll rule quickly on term limit lawsuit https://missoulacurrent.com/term-limit-lawsuit/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:46:06 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> The door to the Senate Chamber at the Montana Capitol. (Micah Drew/Daily Montanan) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67753 Idaho firefighting costs top $31M; 700K acres have burned https://missoulacurrent.com/idaho-firefighting-costs/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:42:39 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> A smoke column billows over rangeland near South Mountain in Idaho. (Photo courtesy of InciWeb) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67750 A discovery may explain the Grand Canyon’s missing billion years https://missoulacurrent.com/missing-billion-years/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:37:42 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Toroweap Overlook above the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon (Brian Richter/Courthouse News) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67747 Pew: Young Americans grow more wary of AI as job fears rise https://missoulacurrent.com/young-americans-ai/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:34:01 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> (Pixabay image) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67745 Missoula airport shatters monthly passenger record amid growth https://missoulacurrent.com/missoula-airport-record-6/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:28:15 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> (KPAX image) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67742 Missoula Businesses That Have Closed in 2026 https://missoulacurrent.com/ixp/1116/p/missoula-business-closures-2026/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:21:57 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Chris Wolfe https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=11160000000039364 Viewpoint: Montanan's wolf policy needs to change https://missoulacurrent.com/viewpoint-wolf-policy/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:07:49 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> A gray wolf. (Gary Kramer/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67740 Providence named Montana's top hospital, best regional https://missoulacurrent.com/providence-best-hospital-2/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:36:33 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. (KPAX image) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67737 Wildlife advocates, ag producers comment on state griz control https://missoulacurrent.com/state-griz-control/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:30:41 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Grizzly bears (Photo courtesy of the National Park Service). https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67735 Viewpoint: Montana should be first to ban data centers https://missoulacurrent.com/ban-data-centers/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:27:43 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> State Sen. Ellie Boldman, D-Missoula. https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67733 City resists experimental park maintenance push; adopts budget https://missoulacurrent.com/experimental-park-maintenance/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:20:54 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Montana Rail Link Park. (Missoula Current) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67710 Groups file complaint against Utah’s pro-nuclear energy campaign https://missoulacurrent.com/utah-nuclear-campaign/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:17:20 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Steve Erickson, a volunteer for Downwinders, announces an FTC complaint against the state’s pro-nuclear power campaign messaging during a news conference at the Utah Capitol on Aug. 17, 2026. (Katie McKellar/Utah News Dispatch) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67728 Heat-related illnesses spike in Colorado https://missoulacurrent.com/heat-related-illnesses/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:10:22 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Denver in April. (Martin Kidston/Missoula Current file) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67724 Groups sue over plan to allow cattle grazing on 24M western acres https://missoulacurrent.com/cattle-grazing-lawsuit/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:01:39 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Cattle graze along the Snake River. Snake River Basin steelhead are among species that conservationists are concerned could be harmed by expanded cattle grazing under a new federal plan. (Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Land Management) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67718 Refugee admissions on track to hit record low https://missoulacurrent.com/refugee-admissions-record-low/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:53:22 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Missoulians rally to welcome refugees into the city. (Martin Kidston/Missoula Current file) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67715 Montana Freedom Caucus defends private company funding push https://missoulacurrent.com/montana-freedom-caucu/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:42:11 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Montana Freedom Caucus Chairman Jerry Schillinger, center, is defending a push to steer state funds to a company that lost a state contract because he believes the company could help veterans. Schillinger is pictured here during the 2025 Montana Legislature. (Keila Szpaller/The Daily Montanan) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67721 Montana's Old Speed Limit Has Drivers Feeling Nostalgic https://missoulacurrent.com/ixp/1116/p/montana-reasonable-prudent-speed-limit/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:53:13 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@autumnstone?utm_source=townsquare_carbon&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Autumn Stone</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/an-empty-road-with-trees-and-mountains-in-the-background-VwtBWkugXuI?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a> https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=11160000000039327 Great Salt Lake not expected to hit new low in 2026 https://missoulacurrent.com/great-salt-lake-7/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:21:45 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> The Great Salt Lake. (Martin Kidston/Missoula Current file) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67705 Parents held responsible for their kids’ crimes under new laws https://missoulacurrent.com/parents-responsible-crime/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:16:35 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Law enforcement. (File photo) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67703 Missoula County adopts impact fees for Missoula Rural Fire https://missoulacurrent.com/missoula-rural-fire-fees/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:04:40 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Missoula Rural Fire District responds to a house fire. (MRFD) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67697 Montana Ranks 9th In The US For Average Gas Prices https://missoulacurrent.com/ixp/119/p/missoula-stations-charging-gas/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:49:12 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Brandon Bell, Getty Images https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=1190000000379904 West Riverside developer to form water, sewer district https://missoulacurrent.com/west-riverside-district/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:46:01 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Blackfoot Crossing LLC is looking to develop 107 acres near Bonner. (Google Earth) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67693 Majority of Nevadans support tobacco tax hike, survey says https://missoulacurrent.com/tobacco-tax-hike/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:15:43 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Public health advocates are pushing Nevada lawmakers to raise and revise Nevada’s taxes on tobacco products. (Photo: Hugh Jackson/Nevada Current) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67684 Lawsuit: NW Energy merger shouldn't be decided without Mulnar https://missoulacurrent.com/lawsuit-nw-energy-merger/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:54 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Northwestern Energy. https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67687 Groups challenge expanded grazing plan across the West https://missoulacurrent.com/expanded-grazing-plan/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:49:36 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> A range rider near Yellowstone National Park. (Joe Zecher, Centennial Valley Association) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67690 Judge denies Tohono O’odham Nation bid to block border wall https://missoulacurrent.com/block-border-construction/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:39:17 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Baboquivari Peak, sacred to the Tohono O’odham, as seen from the village of South Komelic. (Albert Felix/Courthouse News) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67681 Viewpoint: When politics becomes a business, we pay the price https://missoulacurrent.com/viewpoint-politics-business/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:29:23 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Elections in Missoula County. (Martin Kidston/Missoula Current) https://missoulacurrent.com/?p=67677