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Butte-Silver Bow Levies Tax Against Property Owners to Cover SNAP as Democrats Block Federal Funding
Emergency powers designed for disasters used to impose permanent tax with no repayment mechanism
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Missoula Asks Property Owners to Fund $721,000 Gap for Train Horn Project Originally Estimated at $130,000
Project originally estimated at $130,000 in 2021 and expected to be completed by summer 2022
Montana Health Officials Warn Parents to Stop Using Recalled Infant Formula Linked to Botulism Outbreak
Two lots of ByHeart formula recalled after 13 cases reported across 10 states
Montana Issues Partial SNAP Benefits as Federal Shutdown Nears End
State issues 65% of maximum allotments as Senate passes bill to fully fund program through September 2026
UM Veterans Forge Identity Through Peer Mentorship
Student veteran David Payseno helps fellow vets navigate identity shifts at UM
Downing Bill Would Ensure Cemetery Access on Memorial Day, Veterans Day
Legislation would guarantee Gold Star families can visit gravesites on Memorial Day, Veterans Day
Missoula Conservatives Can Win — If We Show Up
Missoula’s future depends on conservatives showing up, stepping up, and getting involved, writes newly elected Missoula GOP Chairman.
Montana Housing Crisis Drives Downing’s Federal Repair Program Push
Downing’s bipartisan bill would provide repair grants to homeowners, forgivable loans to small landlords with affordability strings attached
Free Diaper Giveaways Planned Across Western Montana for Holiday-Strained Families
Bitterroot Mommy & Me responds to economic pressures with four-location distribution
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Crime Reports
Missoula County
Sunday, November 9, 2025
A busy day of incidents highlighted by structure fires.
Opinion
Popular
Montana Supreme Court Strikes Down ‘Frivolous’ Challenge to Vaccine Choice Law
Court unanimously rejects politically-connected law firm's weak constitutional arguments in 7-0 decision
Daines: Major Flight Delays Coming as Shutdown Sets Historic Record
Montana Senator warns of airline disruptions as Democrats block 14th vote to reopen government on day 35 of shutdown
Helena City Commission Candidate Leaves Threatening Voicemail for Senator Sheehy
Haley McKnight wished cancer and death on Sheehy after his vote on GOP reconciliation bill
Butte-Silver Bow Levies Tax Against Property Owners to Cover SNAP as Democrats Block Federal Funding
Emergency powers designed for disasters used to impose permanent tax with no repayment mechanism
Beyond ‘Thank You’: What Veterans Day Really Asks of All of Us
A military spouse calls for connection that goes deeper than gratitude
Business
Montana Logs 6,000 New Business Registrations in October
October figures put state on track to break 2024 record of nearly 64,000 business filings
Century-Old Stoltze Lumber Honored During Montana Forest Products Week
Company’s century of sustainable forestry and renewable energy innovation recognized during statewide industry celebration
Montana Renewables Launches Regional Sustainable Aviation Fuel Distribution Network
Great Falls facility becomes one of only three commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel producers in North America
Gianforte Uses Montana’s Quantum Computing Reputation as Diplomatic Tool in Japan Trade Talks
Traditional wheat trade relationships provide foundation for Montana’s emerging technology diplomacy in Asia
Montana’s Downing Seeks Clarity on Argentine Beef Imports as Trump Defends Trade Strategy
Republican lawmakers from cattle states request transparency on trade policy as president cites tariff benefits
Gianforte Promotes Montana Products to South Korea, State’s Second-Largest Trading Partner
South Korea purchased $353 million in Montana wheat, beef, coal, and industrial machinery in 2024
Culture
Free Diaper Giveaways Planned Across Western Montana for Holiday-Strained Families
Bitterroot Mommy & Me responds to economic pressures with four-location distribution
Beyond ‘Thank You’: What Veterans Day Really Asks of All of Us
A military spouse calls for connection that goes deeper than gratitude
Missoula Elks Lodge Announces Winter Clothing Distribution, Youth Basketball Competition
Lodge to distribute $14,000 in winter clothing Nov. 5, host youth basketball competition Nov. 8
MSU Poll: Young Montana Voters Backed Trump, Political Violence Concerns Rise
Mountain States Poll finds 73% believe U.S. politics more polarized, 83% say political violence increasing
When Accountability Came Back: What Pete Hegseth’s Speech Meant for Montana Veterans
One Montana veteran’s wife shares why Hegseth’s message resonated with military families
Anti-Trump Protesters Rally in Downtown Missoula as ‘No Kings’ Movement Returns
Same groups, lower turnout, higher temperature as anti-Trump resistance returns to downtown
Government
Missoula Asks Property Owners to Fund $721,000 Gap for Train Horn Project Originally Estimated at $130,000
Project originally estimated at $130,000 in 2021 and expected to be completed by summer 2022
Montana Health Officials Warn Parents to Stop Using Recalled Infant Formula Linked to Botulism Outbreak
Two lots of ByHeart formula recalled after 13 cases reported across 10 states
Montana Issues Partial SNAP Benefits as Federal Shutdown Nears End
State issues 65% of maximum allotments as Senate passes bill to fully fund program through September 2026
Downing Bill Would Ensure Cemetery Access on Memorial Day, Veterans Day
Legislation would guarantee Gold Star families can visit gravesites on Memorial Day, Veterans Day
Montana Housing Crisis Drives Downing’s Federal Repair Program Push
Downing’s bipartisan bill would provide repair grants to homeowners, forgivable loans to small landlords with affordability strings attached
Butte-Silver Bow Levies Tax Against Property Owners to Cover SNAP as Democrats Block Federal Funding
Emergency powers designed for disasters used to impose permanent tax with no repayment mechanism
Politics
Montana Issues Partial SNAP Benefits as Federal Shutdown Nears End
State issues 65% of maximum allotments as Senate passes bill to fully fund program through September 2026
Downing Bill Would Ensure Cemetery Access on Memorial Day, Veterans Day
Legislation would guarantee Gold Star families can visit gravesites on Memorial Day, Veterans Day
Missoula Conservatives Can Win — If We Show Up
Missoula’s future depends on conservatives showing up, stepping up, and getting involved, writes newly elected Missoula GOP Chairman.
Montana Housing Crisis Drives Downing’s Federal Repair Program Push
Downing’s bipartisan bill would provide repair grants to homeowners, forgivable loans to small landlords with affordability strings attached
Daines: Major Flight Delays Coming as Shutdown Sets Historic Record
Montana Senator warns of airline disruptions as Democrats block 14th vote to reopen government on day 35 of shutdown
Helena City Commission Candidate Leaves Threatening Voicemail for Senator Sheehy
Haley McKnight wished cancer and death on Sheehy after his vote on GOP reconciliation bill
National
Montana, Others Ask SCOTUS to Rule on Birthright Citizenship
The Trump administration is currently facing legal challenges regarding the president’s birthright citizenship executive order.
Montana Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday With Statewide Collection Sites
Montana collected 1,229 pounds of drugs in April as state faces rising youth prescription abuse
Montana Corrections Director Brian Gootkin Nominated as U.S. Marshal
White House nomination would replace Craig Anderson, who has served since 2023
Energy Secretary Declares ‘Era of Energy Subtraction’ Over at Montana Summit
Wright calls artificial intelligence the ‘next Manhattan Project’ as four governors rally behind energy expansion
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Supreme Court Appears Ready to Back Montana Police in Warrantless Home Entry Case
Justices express skepticism about requiring probable cause standard for emergency welfare checks in case stemming from 2021 Anaconda shooting
Montana AG Files Brief Supporting Trump as Judge Blocks Oregon Guard Deployment
Montana backs federal response to ‘war zone’ violence against ICE agents in Portland
Elections
Missoula Conservatives Can Win — If We Show Up
Missoula’s future depends on conservatives showing up, stepping up, and getting involved, writes newly elected Missoula GOP Chairman.
Ballot Birth Year Requirement Helps Montana Prevent Fraud in First Election Test
Security enhancement identifies fraudulent ballots in debut election with 1% rejection rate statewide
Montana’s Election Weak Spots: Absentee Abuse, Same-Day Voting, and Ballot Delays
Permanent absentee status and same-day registration prioritize convenience over election integrity, writes Trevor Walter, HD 69 candidate
Missoula Mayoral Forum Scrapped Hours Before Event, Won’t Be Rescheduled
Cancellation eliminates voters’ primary opportunity to question mayor, challenger together
Missoula County Ballots Mail Thursday With New Birth Year Requirement
No polling places will open for Nov. 4 election; new law requires birth year plus signature on ballot envelopes
Trust in Elections Starts with Hand Counting Ballots
Montana HD 69 candidate Trevor Walter advocates for return to in-person voting and paper ballots
Health
Montana Health Officials Warn Parents to Stop Using Recalled Infant Formula Linked to Botulism Outbreak
Two lots of ByHeart formula recalled after 13 cases reported across 10 states
Montana Issues Partial SNAP Benefits as Federal Shutdown Nears End
State issues 65% of maximum allotments as Senate passes bill to fully fund program through September 2026
Free Diaper Giveaways Planned Across Western Montana for Holiday-Strained Families
Bitterroot Mommy & Me responds to economic pressures with four-location distribution
Montana Supreme Court Strikes Down ‘Frivolous’ Challenge to Vaccine Choice Law
Court unanimously rejects politically-connected law firm’s weak constitutional arguments in 7-0 decision
Gianforte Donates Quarter of Salary to Montana Hunger Relief as Communities Fill Federal Funding Gap
Governor’s donation supports nonprofit meat processor as statewide food drives address suspended SNAP benefits
Montana’s Pro-Life Ranking Continues Three-Year Slide Following Abortion Amendment
State drops from 28th in 2024 to 32nd following voter approval of constitutional abortion amendment