The University of Montana College of Business earned a spot among the top 15% of public undergraduate business programs in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings.
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Do you think a public university business degree is worth the cost?
In Missoula, the hub of five valleys, coverage here follows city government, Missoula County, local school districts, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and the surrounding region.
Montana, ranked 12th, could clinch its 250th victory inside Washington-Grizzly Stadium against the 2-7 Vikings.
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Should local hospitals maintain specialized pediatric units even when patient demand is low?
The Missoula hospital will now transfer critically ill children to other medical facilities for intensive care.
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Does seeing your community featured in national media improve your pride in where you live?
The popular quiz show is set to highlight the Montana city in an upcoming game episode.
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Do you think your city should spend more on fire department equipment?
The City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a new internal alert system for the Missoula Fire Department.
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Should your city prioritize new housing development over protecting existing mobile home parks?
City Council unanimously approved bringing the seven-acre Missoula KOA Campground into city limits.
This section follows city council decisions, the Missoula County courthouse and Missoula County Public Schools, Hellgate Elementary School District and Missoula High School District alongside the university, healthcare and outdoor-recreation employers that anchor the local economy. From the University District and Upper Rattlesnake to Rose Park, Westside and Northside, neighborhood coverage extends into Mineral County, Ravalli County, Lake County and Sanders County where stories cross the line. The Clark Fork River and surrounding wildlands tie seasonal fire, flood and environmental permitting decisions to city planning in ways that recur year-round. Housing affordability, growth management and school district resources are the recurring threads in local government reporting.
