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While the Missoula Fire Department waits for November to see if voters will approve its request to raise $7 million annually through a new levy, it's also making plans to construct a new fire station and hire 20 new firefighters.

For 25 years, Jon Howell, Emory’s swimming and diving coach, has shaped a program not focused on setting records, though there are joyous plenty of those. His holistic approach encourages scholar-athletes to embody excellence in all they do.

During the UAA Championship at Emory University, the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams earned championship titles, a total of 43 All-UAA showings, two swimmers of the year and the women’s coaching staff of the year, among other accomplishments.

The Emory women rounded out the meet with 1872 points, with UChicago finishing second at 1638 and NYU in third at 1530.

The program has diverted 783 calls from the emergency department this year, saving $1.6 million in costs.

The Missoula County Commission is set to discuss a proposed crisis support mill levy request on Thursday.

The Missoula Police Department recently released its second-ever annual report, showcasing trends in crime and what the department is doing.

The featured guests represented two programs that specialize in responding to calls for help for behavioral and mental health issues.

The featured guests represented two programs that specialize in responding to calls for help for behavioral and mental health issues.

Gov. Greg Gianforte met with Missoula community leaders March 3 to address concerns of public safety amid a drastic increase in violent crime, substance abuse and mental health-related struggles since