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Hellgate Gem & Mineral Show brings rocks from around the world to Missoula

MISSOULA, Mont. — Vendors gathered at the Hellgate Gem & Mineral Show to showcase geology's finest specimens, offering something for every rock enthusiast. "We have fossils and other Lake Missoula artifacts, speaker here, and then in the vendor area, we have 24 different vendors, from Montana, Idaho and

'The Montana way': Missoula World War II veteran honored for service in Iwo Jima

81 years ago, teenager Ron "Rondo" Scharfe piloted a troop carrier full of Marines toward the shores of Iwo Jima amid the final stages of the Pacific Theater in World War II. But before the carrier could land, it hit an underwater obstruction, sending the ship forward. Scharfe

State representatives speak at Missoula rally protesting cuts to Montana hospitals

A small group of residents and two state representatives gathered in front of St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula on Thursday, holding signs protesting cuts to health care as passing cars honked in support. The rally, organized by Big Sky 55+ and Social Security Works, was planned to more specifically protest

Travelers Rest State Park near Lolo celebrates 25 years with open house

LOLO, Mont. — Travelers Rest State Park is marking 25 years with a celebration next week. An open house is set for Tuesday, March 31 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to celebrate the milestone. A special presentation will begin at 6 p.m. The park is planning 25

WWII veteran honored in Missoula for role in Battle of Iwo Jima

WWII veteran honored in Missoula for role in Battle of Iwo Jima

MISSOULA, Mont. — A moment decades in the making unfolded as Ron "Rondo" Scharfe, a World War II veteran, was honored by the Montana National Guard for his role in the Battle of Iwo Jima. More than 80 years later, his story is still being told and still being

How many homes are for sale in Missoula right now?

How many homes are for sale in Missoula right now?

How many homes are for sale in Missoula right now? One of the primary reasons houses are so expensive today is that there aren't enough homes for sale for people who want them. Ever since the pandemic housing boom—when record-low mortgage rates prompted homebuyers to snap

Federal bill could help Montana passenger rail move forward

The vision for passenger rail through southern Montana is moving forward as the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority pushes for federal support in completing a detailed plan for the new transit service. The rail authority, chaired by Missoula County Commissioner Dave Strohmaier, is partnering with Sen. Tim Sheehy on a