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Missoula Current
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Missoula airport to seek year-round service to Chicago
A federal grant directed toward smaller airports to expand service could help Missoula Montana Airport land year-round flights to Chicago.
![Jail inmate sues Missoula County claiming ‘deficient’ medical care](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/07/attachment-attachment-jail-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jail inmate sues Missoula County claiming ‘deficient’ medical care
The county, however, believes otherwise and plans to file a motion to dismiss.
![City pauses new pot dispensaries, creates sanctions for underage sales](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/07/attachment-attachment-marijuana-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City pauses new pot dispensaries, creates sanctions for underage sales
The City Council on Monday night hit pause on issuing any new business licenses for pot sales.
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City mulls potential use of open space funding to conserve ranch
The public hearing was set for Aug. 28.
![Push for plastic ban, abortion rights could shape Missoula ballot](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/06/attachment-attachment-voter-elections.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Push for plastic ban, abortion rights could shape Missoula ballot
Members of the initiative must gather more than 9,000 signatures to place the measure before voters in Missoula.
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Clean energy to play central role in rehab of Missoula federal building
Efforts to renovate the downtown federal building for public use is running roughly one year behind schedule.
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Judge hears arguments on Pintler Face logging stop
A federal court judge is debating whether or not to put a hold on logging projects already being carried out in the foothills of the Anaconda-Pintler Range.
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Entitlement funds could help Pyramid, but city nonprofits want the money
Looking to keep a struggling mill in Seeley Lake from closing for good, Missoula County may look to steer a one-time state grant toward the operation.
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Montana signs tri-state agreement to manage Yellowstone griz
The Greater Yellowstone population of grizzly bears could be one step closer to delisting.
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Dueling attorneys debate water, zoning in Lolo gravel pit decision
The decision will eventually fall upon Missoula County commissioners.