🌱 Missoula Road Closures + MCPS Requests Levies For May Election

Hi there, Missoula! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

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But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A couple of morning showers. High: 57 Low: 34.
• Sunday: Some sun, then clouds; warmer. High: 66 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories in Missoula today:

1. On Wednesday, Apr. 12, Missoula County Public Works and HDR plan to begin a water main line extension project. There will be road closures from the intersection of U.S. Highway 93 S. and Lewis and Clark Drive, east to Farm Lane. The project and road closures are expected to last until mid-May. The Maclay Bridge will also be closed from Monday, Apr. 10, through Wednesday, Apr. 19, for ongoing surface repairs. View the link to see more road closures and details. (Press Release Desk)
2. Missoula County Public Schools (MCPS) have announced requests for four levies on the upcoming educational ballot on May 2. MCPS requests two levies, a general fund levy and a building reserve levy, each for its elementary and high school districts. With each levy, there is an increase on property taxes. Click here for more in-depth information about the levies. (KPAX News)
3. On Apr. 7, 'Candemonium' began as teams of architects, local businesses, and organizations built animal structures out of canned food to raise canned donations for Missoula Food Bank. It is estimated that the "canimals," or canned animal structures, helped bring in 20,000 pounds of canned food to the food bank. (NBC Montana)

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Today and tomorrow in Missoula:

Saturday, April 8

• Crosspoint Community Church At Crosspoint Community Church (11:00 AM)
• Annual Easter Farm Market! At Turner Farms (1:00 PM)

Sunday, April 9

• Karaoke Sunday Funday Night W/ DJ Nite Wolf At the Sunrise Saloon and Casino (9:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Missoula Police Department said the threat of an active shooter that was directed towards Hellgate High School was sent through Snapchat and had a firearm presented with a geotagged location of Hellgate High School and the words "school shooter ong." One juvenile female has been charged for Intimidation, Tampering with Evidence, and Obstructing a Peace Officer, to the County Attorney's Office and to Youth Court. (City of Missoula Police Department via Facebook)
• Missoula made the list of best places to live in the country! It ranked number 67 in the "Livability Top 100 List of Best Places To Live In The U.S." (XL Country)
• Looking for something fun to do? Check out the April art openings in Missoula, including Historical Museum at Fort Missoula, Allez! Missoula, and The Clay Studio of Missoula. (Missoulian)

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