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Police Department Testing to be Held Feb. 25
City Of MissoulaNews Flash
Jan 31Written and physical testing for people interested in joining the Missoula Police Department is set for Saturday, Feb. 25, at Sentinel High School. Applicants must pre-register by Friday, Feb. 17. »
Kalispell, Whitefish to Induct New Hall of Fame Members
Flathead Beacon Headlines
Jan 31Both Kalispell and Whitefish have upcoming Hall of Fame induction ceremonies recognizing former standout athletes and coaches and longtime supporters of high school athletics. The Legends Wall of Fame is adding five new members at halftime of Thursday’... »
Extra Holiday Patrols Net 66 DUI Arrests
City Of MissoulaNews Flash
Jan 30Missoula Police Department officers boosted safety on Missoula streets during the holidays with extra patrols for impaired drivers. »
Kalispell Man Released from Jail Quickly Arrested
Flathead Beacon Headlines
Jan 29A Kalispell man who authorities say exited jail after a bond reduction hearing is back in jail after being arrested in connection with a four-person burglary less than three hours after his release. Flathead County Deputy Attorney Kenneth Park says 30-... »
Facebook Slander
Flathead Beacon Headlines
Jan 287:04 a.m. A Kalispell man reported that his wife was making fun of him on Facebook. 11:12 a.m. According to a suspicious Creston man, someone’s house smelled weird. He also noted that a large “pack” of dogs continuously file in and out of the front door. »
Latest Blog Posts in Detail
Missoula City Council Supports Lease For High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
4&20 Blackbirds
Feb 07by lizard LAPD deputy chief, Stephen Downing, has a question for president Obama. As a member of LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition), officer Downing asks the following YouTube question: Good question. Meanwhile, the war on drugs chugs along. Li... »
Here's your chance to buy an entire Montana town
Missoula Independent: Blogs
Feb 06The lovely town of Pray, situated just north of Yellowstone National Park in the pristine Paradise Valley, is for sale. According to the real estate listing, Pray can be yours for a cool $1.4 million.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this ... »
The Rockies Today, Feb. 6
Missoula Independent
Feb 06Top news links, courtesy of Headwaters News. Yellowstone Park plans to capture wandering bison this winter If bison migrate out of Yellowstone National Park into Montana this winter, park officials said those animals will be rounded up and sent to slau... »
Rehberg: Hypocrite and Liar
Intelligent Discontent
Feb 05The AP dropped quite the story today. For months, Montana Republican congressman Denny Rehberg has been criticizing U.S. Sen. Jon Tester for being the leading recipient of campaign cash from lobbyists. But it turns out Rehberg has been taking donations... »
Montana’s Last Best Chance
From Eternity to Here
Feb 05Washington State is soon to add itself to the list of states that have legislated for marriage equality- arguably the most democratic way to achieve human rights there is. Forget referendums- most people don’t know what they’re actually voting for, the... »