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Missoula Current
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![Efforts to vet, redevelop old library block continue](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/04/attachment-attachment-library2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Efforts to vet, redevelop old library block continue
The development team continues to conduct due diligence on the property as it explores potential uses.
![Missoula County voices support for Russell Street’s next phase](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/04/attachment-russell2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula County voices support for Russell Street’s next phase
The Montana Department of Transportation is poised to begin the next phase of Russell Street.
![Tester, Daines split impeachment vote but call for border security](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/04/attachment-border.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tester, Daines split impeachment vote but call for border security
Montana’s two U.S. Senators on Wednesday split their vote on a GOP attempt to hold an impeachment trial for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.
![City closing in on incentives program to boost housing affordability](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/04/attachment-attachment-housing-construction-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City closing in on incentives program to boost housing affordability
The city is building a new incentives program to help certain projects achieve a greater level of affordability.
![Missoula leaders call on faith communities to aid in homeless effort](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/04/attachment-homeless-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula leaders call on faith communities to aid in homeless effort
City and county officials on Monday called upon communities of faith to step up and play a stronger role in helping Missoula address the basic needs of its homeless population.
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Harmon’s Histories: The names behind the dorms at UM
A huge construction project is set to begin at the University of Montana in August of this year: a new $100-million, 600-bed residence hall to replace three existing dorms: Elrod, Craig and Duniway.
![City approves $24M grant agreement for downtown transportation project](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/04/attachment-higgins-bridge-traffic-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City approves $24M grant agreement for downtown transportation project
Even with the details of the grant agreement now in place, construction isn’t likely to start until 2026 with completion set for 2028.
![Missoula County backs MDT’s entry for Beartracks Bridge award](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/04/attachment-attachment-higgins.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula County backs MDT’s entry for Beartracks Bridge award
The bridge underwent a multi-year renovation costing around $17 million and was officially dedicated as Beartracks Bridge in late 2022.
![Tester secures $2.9M to replace Lolo Street Bridge in Rattlesnake](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/04/attachment-attachment-bridge.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tester secures $2.9M to replace Lolo Street Bridge in Rattlesnake
Funding from a federal infrastructure bill will again aid another project in Missoula.
![Wye planning envisions 15,000 homes, small city in 50 years](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/04/attachment-attachment-wye.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Wye planning envisions 15,000 homes, small city in 50 years
On Monday, county officials took a deep dive into planning efforts around the Wye.