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Get the latest in local Crime & Courts delivered to your inbox. Sign up→ Leg pain when you walk? Don’t ignore it MT National Guard starts screenings at Missoula Patrick Reilly 14 hrs ago The Montana National Guard began screening travelers for COVID-19 symptoms at Missoula International Airport on Friday. Local News Blood donors return in force after cancellations Seaborn Larson 13 hrs ago After tens of thousands of blood drives were canceled across the U.S. due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Missoula-area donors this week surged back to fill the reservoir. State & Regional Bullock ramps up food security; ports of entry cut hours HOLLY K. MICHELS Updated 10 hrs ago Bullock said he is doubling the supply of food commodities from the federal government that are provided at no cost to Montanans through food banks, by tribal governments, senior centers and other places. Government & Politics Missoula County $50K renters aid fund maxes out in 1 day Cameron Evans 13 hrs ago An emergency rental assistance fund for Missoulians impacted by COVID-19 has closed off applications less than 24 hours after the site went live. State & Regional Website allows customers to tip Montana service workers BRETT FRENCH Updated 8 hrs ago To help service industry employees out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of Bozemanites has created a free online tipping website … Local News Seeley Lake lodge hosts "Ice Off" lottery challenge Matt Neuman 15 hrs ago If you’ve got $10 and a propensity for accurate predictions, there’s a new way to make some money while boosting Seeley Lake’s economy. Trending now Police: Catalytic converters stolen in Missoula Police blame super-potent heroin for one death, several overdoses MT National Guard starts screenings at Missoula North Dakota bar owner cited 5 times for defying closures Missoulian wins Supreme Court appeal The Latest State & Regional COVID-19 cases in state rise to 265; Beaverhead County reports first case DAVID McCUMBER 32 min ago Montana’s known COVID-19 cases climbed by three Saturday morning, to 265, including Beaverhead County’s first confirmed case of the disease — … State & Regional As Paycheck Protection Programs start, Billings coffee kiosk owner snags first one in Montana By TOM LUTEY 3 hrs ago There’s an urgency to get Montana businesses approved for the Paycheck Protection Program. The CARES Act specifies that once the $349 billion … State & Regional Ravalli County has second COVID-19 case PERRY BACKUS Updated 11 hrs ago Ravalli County’s second COVID-19 case was confirmed Friday. Local News April 3 recap: Missoula and Western Montana news you may have missed today 12 hrs ago Get Friday’s biggest stories from Missoulian. 406 Politics Bullock says testing is sufficient in Montana HOLLY K. MICHELS Updated 12 hrs ago While acknowledging that testing capacity for COVID-19 in Montana is not unlimited, Gov. Steve Bullock said Friday there’s been sufficient inv… State & Regional Montana search and rescue groups: Pick the ’conservative outing’ during COVID-19 pandemic By MIKE KORDENBROCK Updated 12 hrs ago In a time when traveling and gathering in large groups have become potential public health risks due to COVID-19, a growing number of search a… News Missoulian wins Supreme Court appeal Police blame super-potent heroin for one death, several overdoses Officials: Flush only toilet paper; dispose of rags, wipes, other garbage in trash Montana reaches 262 COVID-19 cases; Gallatin with 101 After health care worker’s car broken into, Billings car shops fix it for free North Dakota bar owner cited 5 times for defying closures Missoula and Western Montana speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Apr. 3, 2020 Yellowstone settles $1M arsenic lawsuit with Park County More Local News Sports Montana schools turn on stadium lights to symbolize hope amid coronavirus pandemic Four burning questions the Montana men’s basketball team will have to answer next season St. Ignatius catcher Azia Umphrey, two others sign with Providence for softball In-state recruits still committed to Montana women’s basketball despite ’upsetting’ departure of Shannon Schweyen Missoula Youth Track Club shows heart amid coronavirus pandemic Montana basketball all-stars for annual series with Wyoming announced Bill Speltz: With sadness and eternal optimism, we turn the page on Montana Lady Griz basketball Jeff Welsch: Good riddance, March, and don’t come back without your Madness More Sports Entertainment Online resources for at-home arts and entertainment University of Montana MFA students look to share thesis exhibitions virtually Missoula’s indie book, music shops turn to online ordering From Evel to Elouise Cobell: Montana-made documentaries to stream ZACC Mini Show fundraiser brings in $50K despite moving online Montana-made movies to check out while you’re stuck at home KBGA shifts to remote DJing to stay on air during pandemic Arts in Missoula: Four arts ’events’ to check out from home More Entertainment Extras How much coffee trivia do you know? How much do you know about COVID-19? View All Photos +89 Week in review: Top photos of the week from AP Week in review: Top photos of the week from AP +17 Today in history: April 4 Today in history: April 4 +15 Photos: Take a look inside homes owned by Shia LaBeouf, Lou Ferrigno and more Photos: Take a look inside homes owned by Shia LaBeouf, Lou Ferrigno and more +20 Photos: Montana National Guard begins health checks at airports and other locations Photos: Montana National Guard begins health checks at airports and other locations +19 Celebrity Birthdays: April 3 Celebrity Birthdays: April 3 Nation & World AP FACT CHECK: Trump, ’wartime’ pandemic leader or ’backup’? African elite who once sought treatment abroad are grounded Where will the bodies go? Morgues plan as virus grows Medics at Egypt’s main cancer center test positive for virus Front-line medical staff deaths grow, highlight virus risks More Nation & World Opinion Montana nurses support measures to prevent coronavirus spread Coronavirus and climate change Too many still gathering in groups It’s an election year, so maybe ’this too shall pass’ Director offers little relief to renters More Opinion Trending topics Dr. Fauci doughnuts, bobbleheads and more of this week’s weirdest news Week in review: Top photos of the week from AP How to be productive, avoid distractions while working from home Today in history: April 4 A look at every US president’s favorite drink More Trending topics ’); window.removeEventListener(’scroll’, throttledFlip); } } }, 100); window.addEventListener(’scroll’, throttledFlip); }); Local Businesses Farm Bureau -...