Missoula City Council

James ‘Jamie’ Jonkel helped introduce a much-needed program called ‘Bear Smart’ that has already been in existence in Canada for over 40 years.

Mayor Engen emphasized the fact that inflation is ravaging cities and towns across the country and Missoula is no exception.

KGVO News spoke to newly confirmed Missoula Fire Chief Gordy Hughes on Tuesday after he succeeded the now retired Jeff Brandt.

After a three day trial in Missoula District Court this week, Staff Sergeant Brandon Bryant was found not guilty of all charges after making a threatening YouTube video about city council members.

At Monday night’s Missoula City Council meeting, Mayor John Engen revealed via ZOOM that he recently tested positive for COVID 19.

The Missoula City Council at their regular Monday night meeting passed a resolution entitled 'Ordinance 8.38 Restrictions on the Display of Tobacco Products, and the Sale of Flavored Electronic Tobacco Products

During the Missoula City Council Committee of the Whole via ZOOM on Wednesday, Missoula Police Chief Jaeson White was questioned on many topics, including the issue of individuals openly carrying firearms near Black Lives Matter protesters.

After a debate that went deep into the night on Monday, the Missoula City Council approved the city’s purchase of the Sleepy Inn Motel, for the purpose of turning the building into what is called a ‘con-congregate’ facility to ‘quarantine and isolate’ COVID 19 patients.

It was revealed recently that the City of Missoula has put down $25,000 in earnest money to purchase the Sleepy Inn Motel, located on East Broadway near the Russell Street Bridge for a total purchase price of over $1 million.

After the Missoula City Council overwhelmingly approved Missoula County’s effort to place a two cents per gallon gas tax on the June primary election ballot, Commissioner Josh Slotnik provided some background on Monday’s upcoming vote.