
Missoula Current


Council declines all but one budget amendment
The Missoula City Council spent nearly five hours deliberating proposed cuts and additions to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget.

Fish kills reported in Clark Fork River reservoirs
The hot weather has taken its toll on the reservoirs of the lower Clark Fork River, where some fish have died as the result of low oxygen.

Missoula County to place $1.7M levy on ballot for road, bridge needs
For a home with an appraised value of $500,000, the proposal would cost around $33 a year.

East Missoula subdivision, Brooks St. zoning change make City Council debut
Several development proposals made their City Council debut on Wednesday.

Missoula airport lands $3.4M to complete terminal expansion
Statewide, airports in Montana have received a combined $144 million from the infrastructure bill.

Mayor proposes 5.9% tax increase, or 11% when added to fire levy
A home with an assessed value of $450,000 will see a city-tax increase of $307 a year.

Missoula County approves Bitterroot gravel pit variance
After six months and five hearings, the Missoula Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the expansion of a gravel pit.

City sets cost of implementing crisis camping ordinance at $1M
City officials said roughly $359,000 was budgeted for the program in the current fiscal year.

Requested zoning change on Brooks could propel Midtown plan
One of the first proposals to arise from the Midtown Master Plan would change the zoning on a Brooks Street parcel.

Gianforte issues disaster declaration for Missoula County
Gov. Greg Gianforte on Friday issued a disaster declaration in Missoula and Mineral counties, freeing up state funding to help meet immediate and rising needs.

Storm downs trees, damages homes, cuts power in Missoula
The National Weather Service office in Missoula cautioned that storms would be possible on Wednesday.

Aggregation of lots sets city up for purchase of poplar farm
A collection of lots off Mullan Road would be realigned under a request by the property’s owner, making them more marketable for future development.
