News across Greater Missoula
Lee Enterprises acquires Great Falls Tribune from USA Today Co.
The move expands Lee's ownership of newspapers in nearly all of the state's major cities, including Helena, Missoula, Billings and Butte. The announcement also comes after years of reduced local news coverage from the Great Falls Tribune. The company sold its landmark waterfront…

Faster, Easier Roofing Permits Benefit the Whole Community
We’ve created a new ‘Re-roof’ permit type that automatically issues the permit at the time of application allowing contractors can begin work right away.
Frenchtown Student Wins Congressional Essay Contest
Confusion and Angst Follow State’s Early Rollout of Medicaid Work Rules
This article by Aaron Bolton, MTPR, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 29, 2026 MISSOULA, Mont. — Bethany Zulick went back to school in January to...
Sep. 29 - Informational Meeting About the Lower Miller Creek Project
The City will host a public meeting to present project information, discuss final plans, and project funding sources for the Lower Miller Creek Rd from Linda Vista Blvd to Jack Dr. The Miller Creek Project.
Sep. 22 – Short-Term Road Closure on 6th St for Water Main Replacement
The road will be fully closed to daytime and nighttime traffic from Tuesday, September 22 through Thursday, October 1. The target completion date is end of day Thursday, October 1.
Housing Veterans: Serving Those Who Served
The Missoula Current and the City of Missoula’s Built for Zero program and its partners are collaborating on a monthly series, “Housing Veterans: Serving Those Who Served.” Watch for the Current’s stories on the 11th of each month through Nov. 11.
Help Keep Bears Out of the City
The berry crop is poor this year, and bears are looking for food. Don't lure them into the city with unsecured garbage.
City Breaks Ground on Phase One of the Public Works & Mobility Broadway Building
Multi-phase Construction begins, August 31, 2026, with a new utility truck barn featuring a solar roof.
No More Gates at City Parking Garages!
New free-flow technology has come to downtown Missoula parking garages. Gates at entrances and exits have been removed,, improving mobility and access.
Fire Danger in Missoula County is MODERATE
Fire officials of the Missoula County Fire Protection Association decided Monday, Sept. 7, to move fire danger to MODERATE. The change follows cooler weather and rain.