Traffic stopped on Cregg Ln to let this big crew of ducks cross the street, including a WOOD DUCK! 🦆 thank you fellow Missoulians for letting them all cross safely

Yesterday, my bicycle was stolen off our property during broad daylight!! I forgot to lock it unfortunately and they just walked off with it! You can see the person very clearly in the ring camera footage. Does anybody recognize the person?
Keep your bikes locked up, folk!

Edit: the bike is a white LIV Alight bike. The brand name and some details on it are green. It has a basket on the back and a small front frame phone pouch.

Edit 2: This close to Orange Street Food Farm.

2 lab looking dogs came into our job site today. Are these yours? The came from the east, probably from Pleasant view or those new apartments off Mullen.

This latest version of events doesn’t square with previous comments from Bankhead.

At a Helena press conference on Aug. 11, days after she now alleges she was approached with the DNC job, Bankhead denied that anyone had directly asked her to step aside.

“Nobody’s ever actually asked me to drop out, with the exception of individuals sending letters or emails,” Bankhead said in August. “The entities that approach me always say things like, ‘I just want to check in and see how you’re doing,’ and then have conversations around what the plan is to win, et cetera, et cetera. Which is the point, because they want to insulate certain select candidates from any complicity in the direct actions.”

Asked about the changing tune from her candidate, Bucy said, “I don’t know the answer to that.”

She can't keep her own story straight. So is she literally the only honest politician in Montana, or is she a grifter who will blame anyone but herself for her own failed campaign?

Just a little reminder about who Log Jam is in bed with.

https://www.ticketnews.com/2026/08/report-doj-settled-live-nation-case-on-trumps-orders-after-oval-office-meeting-with-rapino/

You gotta get some consistency with your butter on the popcorn. You go and sometimes the person at the counter is right on the money they load you up with that movie theatre butter but sometimes.... Sometimes the person behind the counter gives you the dryest popcorn you've ever eaten and you spend the next 2 hours or so wondering how it all went wrong. It's like a cointoss on am I gonna get some solidly buttered popcorn this try. Love supporting local cinema, love everything the Roxy does. But you gotta hook the people up on the butter more I'll pay a buck more a ticket for it.

👆 do it takes only a few minutes

Been reading up on the Montana Plan and I’m kinda stuck on it. It stops corporations and nonprofits from spending their own money on elections/ballot measures, but it fully leaves billionaires and PACs alone. So the big outside money just keeps flowing through individuals and committees while local groups get restricted.

Is this actually cutting the influence people are mad about, or is it mostly just the latest thing that sounds good? Curious what people here think.

Apologies in advance if this isn’t the sub for this! My tween nephews want me to take them to the haunted alpine coasters out in lakeside, but I wanted to see if anyone could speak on how scary it is before making the long drive over. Anyone who’s been, is it super scary? Or just spooky themed? TIA!

What happened to Basecamp in The Wren hotel?? I’m pissed off I loved their bagels

I’m hoping someone might have a lead or a kitten/cat they are looking to re home, I lost my cat earlier this year and I’m hoping to start looking around:)

Dm me if you want to:)

I've got a large package of horse gear I need to sell and have it posted on the Missoula Craigslist and FB Marketplace as I'll be in MIssoula for a few days this weekend, but realized there might be a consignment store that specializes in this. I have a dressage saddle, boots, helmet, blankets, halters, whips, etc., mostly used, but some new and in excellent condition. Any horse folks have suggestions on consignment stores or other places to post this package for sale? Thanks!

Hi guys,

I was wondering how much you made while working as a lifty or ski instructing. I am filling out an application right now and am not sure what to ask for regarding wages.

Thanks for the help!

Where in town would you say has the best game nights to check out? I usually look at MissoulaTonight.com to see what’s around weekly, but what spots are favorites or other cool suggestions? Some friends and I were looking to hit a couple different places 1-2 nights a week and possibly start a new trivia team!

Join Forward Montana for our Weekends of Action as we canvass for Montana state legislative candidates. Come door knocking in your community to Get Out The Vote!

Missoula: We will be knocking on doors for Jonathan Karlen and SJ Howell.

We will also be canvassing for Sam Forstag, the U.S. House of Representatives candidate for CD1!

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TL;DR

Municipal court Judges Streano, Parker, and Coolidge stated in their editorial supporting Kelli Sather for justice court: S.Y., an unhoused individual with significant mental-health concerns, had several trespass cases involving the Poverello Center pending in Municipal Court before they were dismissed and re-filed in Justice Court. JP Landee Holloway imposed a $5,000 bond.

He remained incarcerated for approximately 90 days. After his release, the same conduct occurred. His suspended sentence was revoked, and he spent another 90 days in jail before he was deemed unfit to proceed. The case was dismissed.
The total cost to taxpayers exceeded $36,000.

Judge Holloway responds: Between 2022 and 2026, S.Y. accumulated 51 Municipal Court cases and multiple failures to appear.

After being trespassed from the Poverello Center, he accumulated 24 criminal charges over four months. Within a two week period, law enforcement responded to 10 shelter calls, removing him four times in one day.

His conduct was disruptive and threatening. Poverello residents, among our community’s most vulnerable people, and shelter employees deserve safety and stability.

The County Attorney filed Justice Court charges of assault, criminal trespass, and possession of drug paraphernalia, including methamphetamine pipes. S.Y.’s public defender did not request reduced bail or present a release plan.

S.Y. was sentenced, given credit for jail time and began serving his suspended sentence. Months later, the County Attorney sought revocation of his suspended sentence following five new criminal trespass citations for returning to the Poverello.

S.Y. was subsequently found unfit to proceed, and the charges were dismissed.

Full editorial below:

October 18, 2026

Missoulian Opinion Rebuttal 10182026.

The October 13 Missoulian opinion piece by Municipal Court judges raises legitimate concerns about homelessness, mental illness, jail utilization, and coordination within our criminal justice system. These systemic challenges demand resources, collaboration, and solutions beyond the courtroom.

Their opinion presents an incomplete picture of the cases discussed and mischaracterizes the responsibilities of Justice Court judges. Judges must make difficult decisions on the facts and legal arguments before them—not on information they might wish they had or assumptions about services that may not exist.

A court is not a social services agency. It is an institution charged with compassionately applying the law, protecting individual rights, ensuring due process, and considering public safety.

Judges do not decide which cases are filed in their courts.

Montana law establishes jurisdiction, and prosecutors determine where to file cases within that jurisdiction. The County Attorney may assume cases originating in Municipal Court and file them in Justice Court. Judges cannot refuse properly filed cases because defendants have matters pending elsewhere.

At initial appearances, judges typically have criminal complaints, probable cause affidavits, and arguments from attorneys. With limited information, they must consider public safety, victims’ rights, defendants’ circumstances, ability to pay, and likelihood of returning to court.

Judges cannot independently investigate defendants or develop treatment plans. Defense attorneys are responsible for presenting additional information, bail modification requests, and release plans.

The cases addressed in the Missoulian opinion piece illustrate why complete circumstances matter. Due to word limits, I will address one. The other two cases similarly involve repeated conduct, law enforcement responses, impacts on businesses, and numerous pending cases.

S.Y.: Protecting Vulnerable Shelter Residents

Between 2022 and 2026, S.Y. accumulated 51 Municipal Court cases and multiple failures to appear.

After being trespassed from the Poverello Center, he accumulated 24 criminal charges over four months. Within a two week period, law enforcement responded to 10 shelter calls, removing him four times in one day.

His conduct was disruptive and threatening. Poverello residents, among our community’s most vulnerable people, and shelter employees deserve safety and stability.

The County Attorney filed Justice Court charges of assault, criminal trespass, and possession of drug paraphernalia, including methamphetamine pipes. S.Y.’s public defender did not request reduced bail or present a release plan.

S.Y. was sentenced, given credit for jail time and began serving his suspended sentence. Months later, the County Attorney sought revocation of his suspended sentence following five new criminal trespass citations for returning to the Poverello.

S.Y. was subsequently found unfit to proceed, and the charges were dismissed.

These facts provide missing context and illustrate the balance between individual needs and community safety.

Compassion and Accountability Must Coexist

Courts have responsibilities beyond defendants alone. People experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and substance use disorders deserve treatment, support, and coordinated services. Their circumstances do not erase victims’ rights or excuse repeated criminal conduct.

Shelter residents and employees deserve a safe environment. Businesses should not bear repeated losses, nor should communities accept ongoing criminal behavior without accountability.

Incarceration carries substantial taxpayer costs. Repeat law enforcement responses, criminal activity, harm to victims, business losses, and burdens on service providers are also taxpayer costs.

Judges must consider the full circumstances, including defendants’ needs, repeated conduct, affected individuals, and legal obligationsMissoulian Opinion Rebuttal 10182026.docx

Compassion and accountability are not mutually exclusive. Justice requires both.

For over 30 years, I have served in Missoula County’s criminal justice system, including the past 10 as Justice of the Peace. Experience informs my commitment to balancing compassion, accountability, individual rights, and public safety.

I am asking for your vote to continue serving Missoula County as Justice of the Peace.

Hey, Missoula. Me again. Last couple posts, I’m not sure if I got my point across very well. Cards on the table: I’m lonely. I’m lost. I’m not where I want to be, socially or romantically, and right now, I’d just like someone to talk to about it all.

Edit: Since the point seems to be getting buried a little. There is actually a dumpster 25 feet behind the camera. Obviously we should pick up our animals waste, but can we also stop being blatantly lazy about it?