DOC says it's working to move inmates from local jails - Missoula …
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Martin Kidston. (Missoula Current) The Montana Department of Corrections this week said it's working on plans to move inmates out of county jails to the state prison and is looking for long-term solutions to overcrowding and capacity issues. Missoula County this month launched a dispute with the state agency, saying that it's using local jails ...
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Clearwater gravel pit neighbors lose state SupCo appeal
WEBAug 22, 2024 · But the Supreme Court’s ruling centers on a technicality, and the justices didn’t deal with the merits of the case. Writing for the Supreme Court, Justice Judith Baker said the plaintiffs, Protect the Clearwater, should have filed for an injunction to stop the gravel pit using the process outlined in the Montana Environmental Policy Act, which is the law the plaintiff is using in a ...
Budget: County looks to hold tax increase below inflation rate
WEBAug 2, 2024 · Missoula Current Published: August 2, 2024. Martin Kidston. (Missoula Current) While the state hasn't released this year's appraisal values, Missoula County is looking to hold any tax increase in the new fiscal year under the rate of inflation, or less than 3.4%. Officials on Thursday released the county's base budget, one that only included ...
Obituaries - The Missoula Current News - Daily News in Missoula …
WEBObituaries: Frances "Frankie" Ann Flaherty. The world lost a beautiful soul on September 16, 2023 when Frances "Frankie" Ann Flaherty passed away. Missoula Current. Missoula Current. Eugene David Schmitz (July 29th, 1947 – June 26th, 2023) Eugene David Schmitz (July 29th, 1947 – June 26th, 2023) On a warm morning in August 1977, a line of ...
‘Everything Griz:’ UM, Townsquare Media ink KGRIZ radio deal
WEBAug 12, 2024 · The university, along with Grizzly Athletics and Grizzly Sports Properties, on Monday announced the deal with Townsquare Media Missoula, which owns News Talk KGVO radio. The seven-year deal represents an upgrade and extension of an existing relationship that has long included the broadcast of all football and men's basketball games.
In unopposed races, Missoula’s Democratic ... - Missoula Current
WEBJun 7, 2022 · Both the Democratic and Republican candidates to serve on the Missoula County Board of Commissioners ran uncontested on Tuesday night. However, in early returns, Republican candidate Kim Chambers garnered 8,776 votes in early returns with 129 alternative write-ins for a total vote tally of 8,905. In contrast, incumbent Democratic Commissioner ...
Fort Missoula to create immersive display of WWII detention era
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · Fort Missoula was established as a military post in 1877 to protect European settlers from local Indian tribes. But during World War II, the fort was used as an alien detention center. Between 1941 and 1944, the camp held around 1,200 Italian men, 1,000 Japanese and a handful of Germans. The museum …
6,000 runners congregate in Missoula for Sunday’s marathon, half …
WEBJul 14, 2018 · On Saturday at 8 a.m., the 5K race will start and the Missoula Kids Marathon will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday will be the marathon and half-marathon, starting at 6 a.m. in Frenchtown for marathoners and at Alpine Physical Therapy/PEAK Health & Wellness for half-marathoners. For all, the much-anticipated finish line is in front of the Wilma Building.
City approves bond, key agreements for Scott Street housing
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · The $9.2 million bond approved on Wednesday in committee includes $6.2 million to fund the project's infrastructure costs. Another $3.2 million subsidizes the delivery cost of the workforce housing units. Ellen Buchanan, director of the MRA, said it's likely that the entire bond amount won't be needed. “We have a lot of contingency built into ...