A Stage One Air Alert was issued for Missoula on Sunday morning by the Missoula City County Health Department due to smoke in the valley, however, air quality has since improved to Moderate.

An average start to the 2019 western Montana general deer and elk hunting season, says Information and Program Manager for FWP Vivaca Crowser.

13 new felonies charged by the Missoula County Attorney's office last week, according to Assistant District Attorney Matt Jennings.

Mostly cloudy in western Montana today, with highs in the mid 40's.

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