Mayor

Hundreds of officers standing outside the church where a funeral is being held for a New York City policeman killed in an ambush shooting have turned their backs on the mayor as he spoke during the service.

The city of Missoula claims it can fill potholes within 24 hours after they have been notified, and they can, but only some forms of notification appear to work.

On Wednesday, April 23, Missoula Mayor John Engen revealed his proposed budget for the city. The plan involves a 3.92 percent tax increase and a new tax district to fund police, firefighters and the courts, but not everyone is pleased with the plan.

Once again this year, voters won't be going to the polls to elect a new mayor or city councilperson in Missoula, they'll just head out to the mailbox.

Missoula Democrats have decided to endorse current Mayor John Engen for another four-year term as Mayor of Missoula. Engen beat out candidates Peggy Cain, Michael Hyde and Dean McCollom for the Democrats endorsement after all candidates responded to a questionnaire.

Missoula mayor John Engen says he's ready for a third term and wants to keep serving Missoulians for another four years. Engen ran against six opponents when he was first elected in 2006 and ran unopposed four years later. This time, he'll be competing against three other candidates.

The race to be Missoula's next mayor got crowded fast when three new candidates decided to compete during the last two days to register.

If you've ever considered running to be the mayor of Missoula or a member of the city council, now is the time to file. The filing window is open between April 29 and June 27.

Authorities are investigating the death of a former Casper mayor facing felony charges in a child pornography case. The body of 66-year-old Larry Clapp was discovered Monday.

Gov.-elect Steve Bullock has chosen former Missoula mayor and legislator Mike Kadas to lead the state Department of Revenue.