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Obituaries - The Missoula Current News
Daniel Dan Louis Smith passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at the age of 63. Dan was born in Missoula, Montana on October 10, 1960 to Robert and Rose Smith. He spent most of his childhood enamored with the outdoors, searching for fish, deer, and elk, taking up most of his free time when not interrupted by school. Missoula Current. a month ago.
MSO sets new passenger record, eyes growth in 2024 - Missoula …
Jan 30, 2024 · With the year-end numbers in, airport director Brian Ellestad said the state's second busiest airport surpassed its 2019 record by 1% with nearly 913,200 passengers. “It was a 9% increase over last year and a 1% increase over our previous record,” Ellestad said. “Based on available seats in 2024, we hopefully should set another record ...
UM breaks ground on new 600-bed residence hall - Missoula …
Aug 13, 2024 · Bridget Lynn Pack. (Missoula Current) On the heels of enrollment growth, the University of Montana on Tuesday broke ground on a new 600-bed residence hall – the first new campus dorm in 30 years. Seth Bodnar, president of the University of Montana, said students' time living on campus is an important part of their college experience.
Andrea Davis wins race for Missoula’s mayor - Missoula Current
Nov 8, 2023 · Davis, who heads a housing nonprofit and owns several rental homes in Missoula, took a solid lead after the first batch of returns were released late Tuesday night and held it for the remainder of the count. Davis secured 14,736 votes to Mike Nugent's 9,674, earning her roughly 59% of the vote. Of the nearly 56,000 registered voters, less than ...
'Dawn of a new era:' Davis takes oath as Missoula's new mayor
Nov 20, 2023 · It's the first time in nearly two decades that a new mayor has been voted into office in Missoula. Davis acknowledged her challengers on Monday, both of whom attended the swearing in. “Mayor Hess has been an incredible leader,” she said. “He's been dedicated to the City of Missoula for a decade. There is so much we have to thank Mayor ...
Politics - The Missoula Current News - Daily News in Missoula …
In lockstep with a majority of the nation, Montana voters moved the Treasure State another step to the right of the political spectrum, with Republican candidates sweeping races up and down the ballot. Counties where a majority voted in favor of the initiative include Silver Bow, Roosevelt, Park, Missoula, Lewis and Clark, Glacier, Gallatin ...
Missoula County: Understanding your property tax bill
Nov 15, 2023 · This year, the Legislature had the option to lower the tax rate on residential properties from 1.35% down to .94%, but chose not to, even with the substantial increase in residential property values. An example of how this impacts homeowners: if the tax rate had been adjusted to .94%, it would have saved the owner of a $500,000 house $350 in ...
Passenger rail in southern Montana makes federal list, funding
Dec 9, 2023 · The Federal-State Partnership for intercity passenger rail is poised to fund up to $2.3 billion annually. The funding stems in part from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, which awarded Montana nearly $15 million this week to make major improvements to its passenger rail network, including support for the Empire Builder, which crosses Montana ...
First Security Bank plans $23.5M facility in Missoula’s Midtown
Mar 16, 2023 · Martin Kidston. (Missoula Current) First Security Bank plans to consolidate its Missoula offices into a new building planned in the Southgate Triangle, marking one of the first commercial projects to invest in the Midtown area in accordance to the district's emerging master plan. The bank's $23.5 million investment is expected to set the stage ...