Downtown SAM construction is awaiting federal approvals as the team finalizes phasing and costs. Exploratory subsurface work will begin soon in the project area.
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- Missoula County
Missoula County commissioners discuss a one-year moratorium on new or expanded data centers, a related emergency zoning study, and next steps in a new podcast.
- University of Montana
The University of Montana is launching a nine-credit, online Career Certificate in Human-Centered AI that blends generative AI skills with ethics and critical thinking.
- Missoula College - University of Montana
University of Montana partners secured a $2.9 million federal grant to expand LPN-to-RN and new allied health-to-RN bridge programs serving rural Montana communities.
- Helena Area Chamber of Commerce
SeptemberFest’s Calcutta Auction awarded nearly $1,500 to a winner and raised about $3,000 for Scouting America: Montana Council, with more help sought for next year.
- University of Montana
UM’s Women in Educational Leadership master’s program helps address the shortage of female superintendents in Montana, preparing educators like Kendal Baldwin for leadership.
- Montana Department of Transportation
MDT will close the I-15 Spring Creek Interchange Exit 219 northbound off-ramp Oct. 20-21 for guardrail work. Drivers should expect delays and use Exit 226.
UM’s Women in Educational Leadership master’s program helps address the shortage of female superintendents in Montana, preparing educators like Kendal Baldwin for leadership.
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Missoula County invites residents to an Oct. 27 presentation and Q&A on a draft data center impacts study, with additional public meetings and comment options.
MDT will close the I-15 Spring Creek Interchange Exit 219 northbound off-ramp Oct. 20-21 for guardrail work. Drivers should expect delays and use Exit 226.
Carroll College’s Talking Saints forensics team earned 20 awards in tournaments in Calgary, Alberta, and Portland, Oregon, with every competing student placing.
The University of Montana College of Business ranks in the top 15% of public undergraduate business programs nationwide, first among Big Sky Conference institutions.
Missoula leaders and advocates highlighted how rehabilitating affordable housing like Creekside Apartments can improve efficiency, resilience and long-term affordability.
Lt. Gov. Kristen Juras issues a 45-day executive order suspending dyed-fuel enforcement for certain commercial vehicles serving agriculture and timber in Montana.
- Missoula
Missoula seeks public comment on the Reserve to Scott 2026 Master Plan, related land use plan amendments, and zoning changes ahead of fall 2026 hearings.
- Missoula
Missoula officials invite residents to an October 28 public meeting on River Road Phase 1 safety and access improvements, with construction anticipated in 2027.
- University of Montana
UM researchers recorded brief on-trail conversations on Missoula’s Sunlight Trail to explore how small talk in scenic outdoor settings affects hikers’ moods and well-being.
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- Montana Fish Wildlife parks
Montana’s pheasant season opens Oct. 10, with release sites statewide, special nonresident access dates, and safety reminders for upland bird hunters.
- Montana State University
Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman will celebrate National Fossil Day Oct. 10 with a fossil passport, activity tables and paleontology talks for visitors of all ages.
- University of Montana
The University of Montana will open its President’s Lecture Series on Oct. 14 with Trish O’Kane discussing her book “Birding to Change the World,” free to the public.
- State of Montana Newsroom
Gov. Greg Gianforte met Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge in Bengaluru to explore collaboration in quantum, photonics, bioscience, AI, aerospace, and precision agriculture.
- State of Montana Newsroom
Governor Greg Gianforte advances Montana’s India trade mission in Bengaluru, promoting high-tech, bioscience, and investment partnerships to create jobs in Montana.
- Montana State University
Montana State University invites free submissions for a memorial slideshow at the Oct. 31 Agriculture Appreciation football game, honoring loved ones who died in the past year.
- Montana State University
MSU biochemistry doctoral student Chloe Rifai received a new Heivilin fellowship supporting her ovarian cancer research and advancing human health studies.
- Montana Department of Transportation
MDT proposes repairing flood-damaged banks at the Prospect Creek bridge on S 471 west of Thompson Falls, with construction planned in 2028 pending funding.
- Montana Department of Transportation
MDT proposes resurfacing about 9 miles of US 2 east of Essex, with construction tentatively planned for 2028 and public comments invited on the project.