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MSO County in dispute with state over inmate costs, treatment
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Counties across Montana have long held state inmates in local jails, and many of those inmates are supposed to receive treatment for addiction or mental health while in custody. The county places the cost of housing a single state inmate for one day at the local jail at around $125, but the state only reimburses the county $82.
DOC says it's working to move inmates from local jails - Missoula …
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Martin Kidston. (Missoula Current) The Montana Department of Corrections this week said it's working on plans to move inmates out of county jails to the state prison and is looking for long-term solutions to overcrowding and capacity issues. Missoula County this month launched a dispute with the state agency, saying that it's using local jails ...
Obituaries - The Missoula Current News - Daily News in Missoula …
WEBObituaries: Frances "Frankie" Ann Flaherty. The world lost a beautiful soul on September 16, 2023 when Frances "Frankie" Ann Flaherty passed away. Missoula Current. Missoula Current. Eugene David Schmitz (July 29th, 1947 – June 26th, 2023) Eugene David Schmitz (July 29th, 1947 – June 26th, 2023) On a warm morning in August 1977, a line of ...
With budget concerns, city kills housing trust fund increase
WEBJul 30, 2024 · Martin Kidston. (Missoula Current) With budgeting underway, storm recovery to fund and a likely tax increase coming, the Missoula City Council on Monday night voted against a request to add more money to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Council member Daniel Carlino's referral sought to increase the …
Pearl Jam rocks Wa-Griz in Missoula, and so did Glen Hansard
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Pearl Jam rocks Missoula’s Wa-Griz, and so did Glen Hansard. Missoula Current Published: August 23, 2024. Mike McCready and Jeff Ament with Pearl Jam in Missoula. (William Munoz/Missoula Current) William Munoz. (Missoula Current) Six years have passed since Pearl Jam last played in Missoula. But given that Montana's senior Senator, Jon Tester ...
Griz set to open against Missouri State - Missoula Current
WEBAug 28, 2024 · To reach their goals, the Griz will have to bring their A-game from the start this season, and Missouri State will the team’s first tough test of the new year. It’s a blackout in Missoula, with the Griz and Bears set to kick off at 7 p.m. under the lights at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. It’s a venue that has been playing host to parties ...
Clearwater gravel pit neighbors lose state SupCo appeal
WEBAug 22, 2024 · But the Supreme Court’s ruling centers on a technicality, and the justices didn’t deal with the merits of the case. Writing for the Supreme Court, Justice Judith Baker said the plaintiffs, Protect the Clearwater, should have filed for an injunction to stop the gravel pit using the process outlined in the Montana Environmental Policy Act, which is the law the plaintiff is using in a ...
Andrea Davis wins race for Missoula’s mayor - Missoula Current
WEBNov 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 …
County to place $1.7M levy on ballot for road, bridge needs
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Missoula County to place $1.7M levy on ballot for road, bridge needs. Missoula Current Published: August 8, 2024. Maclay Bridge is closed to public use. (KPAX image) Martin Kidston. (Missoula Current) When voters go to the polls in November, they'll be asked to levy up to five mills to fund the maintenance and repair of …