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Missoula Current
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![Storm downs trees, damages homes, cuts power in Missoula](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/07/attachment-attachment-storm-4.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Storm downs trees, damages homes, cuts power in Missoula
The National Weather Service office in Missoula cautioned that storms would be possible on Wednesday.
![Aggregation of lots sets city up for purchase of poplar farm](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/07/attachment-attachment-poplar-grove.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Aggregation of lots sets city up for purchase of poplar farm
A collection of lots off Mullan Road would be realigned under a request by the property’s owner, making them more marketable for future development.
![City may lower the penalty for some municipal code violations](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/07/attachment-court-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City may lower the penalty for some municipal code violations
Council member Daniel Carlino introduced a measure that would address violations of the city’s “general penalty” by lowering the punishment.
![Missoula planning board backs ‘town center’ subdivision at Wye](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/07/attachment-attachment-wye-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula planning board backs ‘town center’ subdivision at Wye
Grass Valley Gardens, which consists of 187 acres south of Highway 10, is proposed as a Planned Unit Development.
![Missoula group seeking plastic ban fundraising for signature gathering](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/07/attachment-plastic-bags-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula group seeking plastic ban fundraising for signature gathering
Plastic Free Missoula is looking to raise money to pay a team of signature gatherers.
![City considers mini pigs as pets; opponents say they ‘oink, grunt and groan’](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/07/attachment-attachment-pig.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City considers mini pigs as pets; opponents say they ‘oink, grunt and groan’
"Mini pigs should have a different set of regulations than livestock pigs."
![Mayor Davis attending second Bloomberg program on leadership](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/07/attachment-attachment-homeless-3-davis.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Mayor Davis attending second Bloomberg program on leadership
Davis is among 39 mayors who comprise the program’s eighth class.
![City moves to comply with state’s new Land Use and Planning Act](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/07/attachment-development-hotel.jpg?w=980&q=75)
City moves to comply with state’s new Land Use and Planning Act
With code reform under way and the city moving to comply with the tenants of Senate Bill 382, that means the time for public engagement is now.
![Mayor Davis lays out strategic priorities ahead of executive budget](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/07/attachment-attachment-davis.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Mayor Davis lays out strategic priorities ahead of executive budget
Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis on Wednesday laid out her new strategic plan, much of which remains unchanged from prior mayors.
![Missoula airport to seek year-round service to Chicago](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/07/attachment-airlines-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula airport to seek year-round service to Chicago
A federal grant directed toward smaller airports to expand service could help Missoula Montana Airport land year-round flights to Chicago.
![County to explore affordable housing strategies, seek new specialist](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/07/attachment-housing-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
County to explore affordable housing strategies, seek new specialist
It may also explore a range of goals in its push to develop affordable housing, with the Wye being one of the top opportunities.
![Jail inmate sues Missoula County claiming ‘deficient’ medical care](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2024/07/attachment-attachment-jail-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jail inmate sues Missoula County claiming ‘deficient’ medical care
The county, however, believes otherwise and plans to file a motion to dismiss.