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Spring Sparkle Festival brings people together in Missoula

MISSOULA, Mont. — Unitopia held its Spring Sparkle Festival on Sunday, giving families in Missoula a day filled with activities for both children and adults while focusing on community connection. The event included attractions such as a petting zoo, a DJ booth and face painting. Organizers said the gathering was meant

First Contact Con brings together sci-fi fans in Bozeman

First Contact Con brings together sci-fi fans in Bozeman

BOZEMAN, Mont. — First Contact Con brought sci-fi fans together over the weekend in Bozeman, celebrating various science fiction worlds and cultures. In “Star Trek” lore, first contact between humans and Vulcans happens April 5, 2063, in Bozeman. However, the two-day event was for more than just Trekkies. Michal

University of Montana announces presidential finalist campus visit April 6-7

University of Montana announces presidential finalist campus visit April 6-7

MISSOULA, Mont. — University of Montana presidential finalist Dr. Jeremiah Shinn plans to visit the campus Monday and Tuesday, April 6-7, the school announced. Shinn, the interim president of Boise State University, is scheduled to take part in meetings with campus leaders, faculty, staff, students and other university groups. Montana

South of Eddies Corner shooting reduces traffic to one lane

South of Eddies Corner shooting reduces traffic to one lane

LEWISTOWN, Mont.— According to the Fergus County Sheriff's Office (FCSO), deputies detained a driver after a semi truck driver called 911 in the early morning on April 5 and reported being shot at on 191 South. FCSO reported that Central Montana Dispatch received the call from the semi

Man shot in downtown Missoula overnight, 2 charged with attempted homicide and criminal endangerment

Man shot in downtown Missoula overnight, 2 charged with attempted homicide and criminal endangerment

MISSOULA, Mont. - Two men were charged with attempted homicide and criminal endangerment after a man was shot in the early morning hours on Sunday. The Missoula Police Department said that officers responded to reports of shots fired just after 2:00 a.m., and within minutes a man arrived at

Bozeman Aquatic Pet Event Aims To Keep Invasive Species Out Of Montana Waterways

Bozeman Aquatic Pet Event Aims To Keep Invasive Species Out Of Montana Waterways

BOZEMAN, Mont. — A free aquatic animal re-homing event in Bozeman is meant to help pet owners avoid releasing unwanted animals into Montana waterways. Montana’s Invasive Species Action Network announced its fourth free aquatic animal re-homing event, set for April 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.

Butte broken windows investigation leads to arrests across city

Butte, Mont. — The Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department reported Butte police were investigating numerous reports of broken windows across the city after damage was linked to projectiles fired from slingshots. According to the department, police carried out an extensive investigation throughout April 4, 2026 and took multiple suspects into