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Missoula Co. begins impact fees for new development
MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula County started rolling out impact fees for new development. Aug. 1 marked the beginning of impact fees in the county, with the new costs meant to quell a different expense -- rising property taxes. “The impetus behind impact fees is a desire to arrest or...
A housing development near Frenchtown to build over 400 new residences
Missoula County Commissioners have approved a major subdivision near Frenchtown that is projected to bring over 400 housing units to the area over the next two decades. Developer Matt Mellott told Missoula Commissioners last week the Grass Valley Gardens subdivision is designed to provide a wide range of housing options; from studio apartments to four-bedroom homes.
Stevensville raises utility rates amid controversy
The Stevensville Town Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, August 6 to discuss the controversial topic of raising town water and sewer rates. The meeting was attended by nearly 50 individuals, which is unusual for any Stevensville council meeting. During that meeting, the council would vote to accept the rates as they appeared in front of the council that afternoon. However, some council members are taking issue with the vote, not on the grounds that the increases are not needed, but with the procedure that was followed prior to the vote.
UM science endowment named for Stevensville donors
The University of Montana announces the completion of a successful $5 million fundraising campaign to endow a chair in fisheries science for its renowned wildlife biology program. The Siebel-Lewis Endowed Chair in Fisheries Science will bolster and expand the aquatic focus of the wildlife biology program, furthering its mission to...
MSU Community Cat Walk scheduled for Friday in downtown Bozeman
In a welcome celebration to Montana State University students ahead of the first day of classes on Aug. 21, MSU will hold its annual Community Cat Walk. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, MSU’s President Waded Cruzado, Spirit of the West Marching Band, Spirit Squad and representatives will parade down Main Street.
AI-powered camera on Lone Mountain detects wildfire, supports quick response
Big Sky Fire Department extinguishes small blaze near Moonlight Basin. A lightning strike was the likely cause of a small fire on Monday evening, Aug. 12, just west of the Moonlight Basin golf course in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. A tree was torched, or fully aflame, according to Big Sky...
Missoula's 2025 budget changes could affect new urban camping ordinance
MISSOULA, MT — The city of Missoula's 2025 budget is looking a bit different. Key resources like American Rescue Plan Act funding are no more, but new requests are coming online, including for the city’s new urban camping ordinance. We wanted to know what that means for how...
Former Butte nurse admits health care fraud
A 40-year-old former nurse practitioner in Butte pleaded guilty to prescribing controlled substances despite having a suspended license. The defendant, Tristan Ashley Svejkovsky, also admitted to falsely billing an insurance company approximately $61 million for vitamin B-12 injections in which she received nearly $600,000 for the false claims, according to information from the office of U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich. Svejkovsky appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen L. DeSoto on Aug....
Tiny Robots Could Revive Montana Forests After Wildfires
Montana's wildfires have been growing each year. Just this year alone Montana has seen 111,000 acres burned. Thankfully the moisture we have received lately is helping with the fires and also stopping new fires from starting. According to the Montana Free Press update from 8/9. The statewide forecast for the...
Skier Makes Insane Run in MT and Gets Paid from Go Pro
Some skiers and boarders are always looking ahead to the upcoming winter season, even in the middle of the summer. They are hoping for that "epic powder", as they clutch their new season pass that they got at the very end of last season. Montana still has some summer left, but that doesn't mean we can't look back at an amazing ski run from last season. The forecast for the first "frost dates" will be here before the end of the month. We may also see some extremely cold temps this winter.
Fáilte Montana Irish Festival 2024 is Coming to Missoula Soon
For those who wondering if you missed the 2024 Fáilte Irish festival in Missoula this summer, no need to worry, it's on the way just a bit later this year than it has been in the past. The Friends of Irish Studies in the West are excited for this...
Community members to help Salvation Army stuff backpacks in Bozeman
MISSOULA, Mont. — As the school year gets closer, many families in Gallatin Valley fear they won't be able to afford school supplies for their children. Volunteers will help fill back packs in Bozeman today. Sign ups to volunteer are now closed. The Salvation Army believes every child deserves...
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