MISSOULA — Here's a look at Western Montana's top news stories for Wednesday.
Last week, President Trump signed a bill allocating over $27 million in federal funding for Western Montana infrastructure projects, including bridges, roads and water systems. The funding covers projects in six counties, with $12.5 million for wastewater treatment plants, rural airports and road repairs. (Read the full story)
The Montana Department of Transportation is reconstructing Russell Street and part of West Broadway to handle increased traffic and growth in the area. A community meeting to review design plans is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Salvation Army on South Russell Street on Wednesday, February 18. Construction is planned for 2029. (Read the full story)
Flint Creek Childcare in Philipsburg is hosting a disco-themed ice skating fundraiser to help offset rising costs, while keeping rates affordable for families, at Winninghoff Park on Saturday. The Valentine's Day event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will feature lights, a DJ and games to support one of the county's only licensed childcare providers. (Read the full story)
Wednesday through Friday will showcase morning valley fog, followed by some clearing with highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s by the afternoon. We are looking at a change with mountain snow along with valley rain/snow to return for the weekend. This system won't be anything strong, but could bring back winter driving conditions to mountain passes into the weekend. (Read the full story)
Stuart Gore, who grew up playing on English national teams, who won an NAIA national championship at Northwestern Ohio in 2016 in his first college coaching job and who has spent the last five years as an NCAA Division I head coach, has been named the new leader of the Montana soccer program. (Read the full story)
