Montana’s uncompromising historian: K. Ross Toole’s lectures and writings reveal how outsiders plundered the state’s land and displaced Indigenous tribes — find out why his insights still matter.
Missoula unveils new trails: Last Thursday’s ribbon cutting opened 2.5 miles of paths and 300 acres of open space in the North Hills’ Bluebird Preserve, giving residents and their four-legged friends fresh outdoor adventures — check out the new routes.
Strong hiring, low unemployment: Missoula’s 2.6% jobless rate and high labor participation signal local economic strength, with gold and silver sales spiking amid national uncertainty — learn what’s driving growth.
A legacy for Yellowstone’s wildlife: UM has named Mark Hebblewhite the inaugural Earle and Pattie Layser Endowed Distinguished Professor in Conservation Biology and Policy, cementing a $1.5 million gift to advance ungulate ecology and habitat research in the Northern Rockies and Greater Yellowstone — learn what this means for the future of wildlife conservation.
Missoula YMCA’s new leader: Lindsay Hutson steps into her role overseeing school-age programs with a focus on kindness and community — learn what she plans next.
Other Missoula headlines this week
- New roundabout opens on Missoula’s Northside
- Missoula Council sets Old Post Hospital hearing
- Missoula Symphony Orchestra presents Elton John's music
- Blackfoot River closes for BNSF bridge work
- Fáilte Irish Festival hits Missoula September 5
- Chukars salvage split with Sunday matinee win
