Pertussis Outbreak

Memorial Day services in Missoula on Monday included a sunrise service at the Western Montana Veterans Cemetery.

Officials at the Missoula City County Health Department are breathing a sigh of relief, as the numbers of confirmed cases of pertussis are slowing dramatically.

The Missoula County Pertussis outbreak continues to expand with several new confirmed cases every day, according to Health Department Director Ellen Leahy.

A Missoula jury has found Caressa Hardy, aka Glen Dibley guilty on all counts of deliberate homicide and solicitation of deliberate homicide for shooting two men and burning their bodies

The numbers increase every day that goes by as Missoula County’s pertussis outbreak continues through the spring headed into the summer.

Governor Steve Bullock reiterated his unwillingness to give up his Presidential aspirations to run for the U.S. Senate.

Missoula City County Health Department Director Ellen Leahy confirmed on Monday morning that the number of confirmed cases of pertussis has broken the century mark.

The 301 Strong nonprofit organization held a benefit auction and dinner Saturday evening at Neptune Aviation with Attorney General Tim Fox as the keynote speaker.