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Missoula card show draws crowds with rare finds and family fun

MISSOULA, Mont. — A sports card and collectibles show in Missoula brought in more than 3,000 fans looking for rare finds and hobby favorites. Organizer Jason Rivers said the event gathered vendors from across the region. Rivers, who owns Zootown Sports Cards with his wife, said it was the biggest

University of Montana startup challenge puts student ideas in focus

MISSOULA, Mont. — The University of Montana brought students together for the 37th annual John Ruffatto Startup Challenge, where one finalist was set to receive $50,000. The event took place at the Gallagher Business Building and centered on student-led business ideas. The challenge offered students a chance to present

Missoula police share 4/20 reminder on drug-impaired driving

Missoula police share 4/20 reminder on drug-impaired driving

MISSOULA, Mont. — According to the Missoula Police Department (MPD), driving under the influence of drugs is illegal and they urged people to plan ahead before getting on the road around on April 20. MPD reported drugs, including marijuana, can affect reaction time, cognitive performance and a driver’s ability to

Missoula shooting case brings new attempted homicide charge

Missoula shooting case brings new attempted homicide charge

Missoula, Mont. — The Missoula Police Department said 27-year-old Josef Manchester is facing amended charges in connection with a July 16, 2025 shooting investigation in the 2000 block of Cooper Street. Court filings submitted April 16, 2026, in Fourth Judicial District Court add attempted deliberate homicide as an alternative

Triple Bridges access near Alberton to close during bridge work

Alberton, Mont. — A bridge replacement project on Interstate 90 near Alberton will shut down walk-in river access at the popular Triple Bridges area starting April 15. The closure affects parts of Old Highway 10 West, a pedestrian bridge and a kayaker trail. Those areas will be closed to the

Johnson Street water main plan moves redevelopment ahead in Missoula

Johnson Street water main plan moves redevelopment ahead in Missoula

MISSOULA, Mont. — A key piece of the Johnson Street redevelopment project moved forward after the Missoula Redevelopment Agency approved funding for new water infrastructure. The approved investment totaled $80,000 in tax increment financing for design and engineering of a new water main. The line was planned to run four

When silence implies consent | Mary Sheehy Moe

I know: Everything. Everywhere. All at once. All the time. The whiplash alone is painful. We all want to look away, distract ourselves somehow … but can we afford to? This April, our president’s debacle production has spiked dramatically. April Fools Day began with him trying to glower the Supreme