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Missoula City Council adopts updated housing strategy, rejects amendment to remove ballot option The council adopted the "A Place to Call Home 2025" housing strategy by a 10–1 vote after rejecting a Campbell amendment to remove language exploring a ballot initiative; debate centered on funding tools (voluntary fee vs. potential bond) and use of city land for affordable housing.

The Missoula City Council has just adopted a groundbreaking housing strategy while rejecting a controversial amendment that could change funding options for affordable housing.

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Laurel council approves signage variance for Love’s Travel Stops and adopts LURA code change; two appointments confirmed On Dec. 22, 2025, the Laurel City Council voted unanimously to approve a variance allowing Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores to exceed the Highway Commercial signage limit and adopted Ordinance O25-02 amending the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency code; Peggy Pollock and Cheryl Hill were appointed to four-year LURA terms.

The Laurel City Council just made a game-changing decision, approving Love’s Travel Stops to exceed signage limits and adopting new codes for urban renewal!

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Laurel emergency services report rise in calls for 2025; departments cite training, equipment needs and fundraising Police, fire and ambulance leaders told the City of Laurel Emergency Services Committee on Jan. 26 that all three services saw year-over-year increases in calls for service in 2025 and outlined training hours, new protective equipment and fundraising efforts to meet demand.

Laurel's emergency services are responding to a surge in calls, highlighting urgent needs for new equipment, training, and community support!

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Board of Investments says it has executed buy/sell for land west of Laurel as state behavioral health plan advances Montana Board of Investments Executive Director Dan Villa told the City of Laurel on Jan. 20 that BOI has executed a buy/sell agreement for roughly 114 acres west of Laurel and will seek annexation as part of a plan with DPHHS to site a 32‑bed forensic behavioral health facility funded by HB 5; the agencies said more local engagement and formal annexation steps are next.

The Montana Board of Investments is taking a significant step towards addressing behavioral health needs by acquiring 114 acres for a new forensic mental health facility in Laurel, backed by a $26.5 million state allocation.

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View from Discovery Ski Area in Montana yesterday #environment #nature #naturephotography #Montana #MT #photography #photo #photos #photographer #photographers #landscape #landscapes #landscapephotography #mountain #mountains #ski #skiing #BigSky

Yesterday at Discovery Ski Area in Montana #environment #nature #naturephotography #Montana #MT #photography #photo #photos #photographer #photographers #clouds #cloudscape #landscapephotography #landscape #landscapes #mountains #mountain #sky #BigSky #ski #skiing #winter #snow #weather #wx

Sunset in Philipsburg, Montana, March 10 #environment #nature #photography #Montana #MT #naturephotography #photo #photos #photographer #photographers #clouds #cloudscape #landscapephotography #landscape #landscapes #mountains #mountain #sky #BigSky #sunset #sunsets #Philipsburg

State outlines plan for 32‑bed forensic mental health facility near Laurel; officials pledge transparency DPHHS and the Montana Board of Investments briefed the Laurel City Council on a proposed 32‑bed forensic restoration facility near Laurel, saying no land purchases have been made, that the statewide waitlist is 103, and that state officials will notify the council before any property agreements.

Montana is proposing a groundbreaking 32-bed forensic restoration facility to address the urgent waitlist of 103 individuals in need of mental health services within the justice system.

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Prairie & McCone Counties zone wind turbines, limit height #MT: In a surprising change of directions the Prairie County Board of Commissioners has approved the Last Best Place Zoning District north of Terry. The citizen-initiated zoning district will prohibit […]

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Prairie & McCone Counties zone wind turbines, limit height #MT In a surprising change of directions the Prairie County Board of Commissioners has approved the Last Best Place Zoning District north of Terry. The citizen-initiated zoning district will prohibit the construction of industrial wind turbines taller than 250 feet. The landowners had attempted to gain commissioner approval earlier, only to have been met with a denial and a lawsuit to prevent the placement of the issue on the ballot for a vote of the people. The commissioners listened to nearly . . .

Prairie & McCone Counties zone wind turbines, limit height #MT: In a surprising change of directions the Prairie County Board of Commissioners has approved the Last Best Place Zoning District north of Terry. The citizen-initiated zoning district will prohibit the construction… #windpower #windenergy

Warren Peak and other Montana mountains from Philipsburg yesterday #environment #nature #naturephotography #Montana #MT #photography #photo #photos #photographer #photographers #clouds #cloudscape #landscapephotography #landscape #landscapes #mountains #mountain #sky #BigSky #Philipsburg