It is primary election day, and only about 19,000 out of over 48,000 absentee ballots had been turned in to the Missoula Elections Office as of Saturday.
Encouraging news for western Montana regarding the flooding of the Clark Fork River. Water levels are receding, and there may be an update for evacuees soon
State Senator Al Olszewski attended the first ever sunrise Memorial Day service in Missoula on Monday, and honored the fallen, including those who committed suicide.
Health Department officials ask for EPA help in case toxic materials behind berms at the old Smurfit site break through into the Clark Fork River due to flooding.
Flood officials respond to a levee east of Missoula that is being eroded by flood waters. The levee protects vital infrastructure, such as I-90 and BPA power lines.
Flood briefing details weather patterns, removal of dangerous debris, including a small fire, and a bit of humor between sheriff's deputies and firemen.