Missoula County Courthouse

A local group plans to hold a rally at the Missoula County Courthouse on Wednesday as part of a nationwide protest of the 2020 Presidential election.

They began showing up at about 4:45 on Sunday afternoon. Primarily middle-aged and senior citizens carrying signs like ‘Back our Blue’ and proudly sporting American flags gathered at the iconic Doughboy Statue in front of the Missoula County Courthouse.

There are plans in place to enhance security at the Missoula County Courthouse in steps that will take several years to accomplish.

After the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis Police Officer and the protests and rioting that followed, the University of Montana Black Student Union held a protest Friday morning on the lawn of the Missoula County Courthouse.

Friday was officially declared ‘Wade Palmer Day’ by Missoula County Commissioners, as Palmer was honored on the steps of the county courthouse at a noon ceremony.

Missoula County officials announced on Sunday afternoon that the Missoula Public Library would be closed until further notice.

The Sophie Moiese Room inside the Missoula County Courthouse was filled to capacity on Wednesday afternoon as the County Commissioners officially installed the Salish and Kootenai Tribal flag as a permanent part of its ceremonial display.

No, the Missoula County Courthouse’ World War I Doughboy statue is NOT being removed, it’s just getting a long overdue facelift.

Phase five of the Missoula County Courthouse remodel project officially got underway on Wednesday, that will primarily deal with the exterior and the courthouse grounds.

Friday is Veterans Day, and there will be activities throughout the Missoula area for veterans and their families.