Over the weekend, many of the evacuees of the Lolo Peak Fire were allowed to return home, according to the Missoula County and Ravalli County Sheriff's offices.

First Day of School for Missoula children, and may will be stepping into brand new or newly remodeled schools thanks to a $158 million bond issue passed in 2014.

Missoula County Attorney fields a near record 41 felony cases last week.

Sunshine and smoke in western Montana today, with highs in the low 90's and an Air Quality Alert.

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