Missoula's Development Services is celebrating its first anniversary.
The department held an open house on Friday, for people to come in, and take a look at the work its done in the past year. They handle zoning, engineering and building code questions, along with the planning and design of transportation and other facilities.
Since opening its doors last January, the Department has issued about 1,400 building permits with a construction value of almost $82 million.
"Everything is going great. I have a great staff here, we're working hard to refine the way we operate to be efficient as possible, and to offer great customer service to the folks that we serve," said Development Services Director, Mike Haynes.
In the years ahead, the department hopes to make the permit process easier for builders, contractors and other Missoula residents.
A stage at a Southern California high school collapsed during a student event and 30-40 people were rushed to hospitals with mainly minor injuries, authorities said.
Investigators combed through a collapsed theater stage at a Southern California high school Sunday, trying to determine why it buckled during a performance and sent 25 students to the hospital, some with broken bones but...
The brother of a North Texas man who was aboard the Malaysia Airlines flight that went missing over the South China Sea said Sunday his family is leaning on their faith as they wait for news about the man they last...
The brothers of a North Texas man who was aboard the Malaysia Airlines flight that went missing over the South China Sea said Sunday their family is leaning on faith and holding out hope for good news about the man they...
A pre-St. Patrick's Day celebration near the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts spiraled out of control, pitting police in riot gear against thousands of drunken and unruly revelers at the...
The chaos at the University of Massachusetts over the weekend during a pre-St. Patrick's Day celebration brought new attention to an old problem affecting colleges across the country: How to deal with alcohol-fueled...
William "Wild Bill" Guarnere (gahr-NAYR), one of the World War II veterans whose exploits were dramatized in the TV miniseries "Band of Brothers," has died at the age of 90.
William "Wild Bill" Guarnere, one of the World War II veterans whose exploits were dramatized in the TV miniseries "Band of Brothers," has died. He was 90
Speaking over Skype from the Ecuadorian embassy in London, fugitive WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said his living situation is a bit like prison - with a more lenient visitor policy.
Speaking over Skype from the Ecuadorian embassy in London, fugitive WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said his living situation is a bit like prison - with a more lenient visitor policy.
Thursday, March 6 2014 11:20 AM EST2014-03-06 16:20:49 GMT
Montana is the now the thinnest state in the United States. The new Gallup Well-Being Index said residents in people are now deemed thin because of what we eat and do. And many people said they think it
Montana is the now the thinnest state in the United States.
Tuesday, January 28 2014 12:49 PM EST2014-01-28 17:49:45 GMT
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) - A 3-year-old grizzly bear that underwent an MRI at Washington State University after suffering seizures at a Montana sanctuary has died. Montana Grizzly Encounter officials say Lucy died late on Jan. 23. >>>SEE THE AMAZING PHOTOS OF MRI PROCEDURE INSIDE STORY>>>
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) - A 3-year-old grizzly bear that underwent an MRI at Washington State University after suffering seizures at a Montana sanctuary has died. Montana Grizzly Encounter officials say Lucy died late on Jan. 23. >>>SEE THE AMAZING PHOTOS OF MRI PROCEDURE INSIDE STORY>>>
Friday, March 7 2014 11:50 PM EST2014-03-08 04:50:42 GMT
PORTLAND, Ore. - Zawadi Mungu, proud father of the pride, is now spending time with his cubs. He's a 500-pound mega-carnivore capable of pulling a buffalo to the ground, but Zawadi Mungu now plays a new role: cat toy.
PORTLAND, Ore. - Zawadi Mungu, proud father of the pride, is now spending time with his cubs. He's a 500-pound mega-carnivore capable of pulling a buffalo to the ground, but Zawadi Mungu now plays a new role: cat toy. Last week, the male lion ventured outside with his trio of energetic cubs for the first time, and demonstrated a remarkable tolerance for a flurry of pint-sized attacks on his mane, tail and patience.
Tuesday, March 4 2014 12:06 AM EST2014-03-04 05:06:35 GMT
One of the three victims rescued after an urban avalanche in Missoula passed away, as her husband recovers in the hospital. Family friends said the couple has a lot of support and friends throughout
One of the three victims rescued after an urban avalanche in Missoula passed away, as her husband recovers in the hospital.
Friday, March 7 2014 8:15 PM EST2014-03-08 01:15:05 GMT
The Montanan Veteran's Home in Columbia Falls is gearing up for a wedding this weekend for the granddaughter of a pretty well known resident. Chuck Rhodes joined the National Guard when he was 17. He stayed
The Montanan Veteran's Home in Columbia Falls is gearing up for a wedding this weekend for the granddaughter of a pretty well known resident.
Thursday, February 27 2014 11:05 PM EST2014-02-28 04:05:31 GMT
Gallatin County Sheriff's Search and Rescue in West Yellowstone responded to an injured snowmobiler near West Yellowstone after a man hit a tree. Officials responded around 11:40 a.m. Thursday to the Two
Gallatin County Sheriff's Search and Rescue in West Yellowstone responded to an injured snowmobiler near West Yellowstone after a man hit a tree.
Friday, February 28 2014 11:49 PM EST2014-03-01 04:49:47 GMT
Missoula police say it was a coordinated, city-county effort to pull the three people from the avalanche that destroyed a two-story home on Holly Street in the Rattlesnake area.
Missoula police say it was a coordinated, city-county effort to pull the three people from the avalanche that destroyed a two-story home on Holly Street in the Rattlesnake area.
Thursday, March 6 2014 12:31 PM EST2014-03-06 17:31:31 GMT
The Montana Red Cross has opened a shelter in Livingston for residents, who are evacuated from their homes due to flooding. Assistant Administrative Services Director for the city of Livingston, Breanna
The Montana Red Cross has opened a shelter in Livingston for residents, who are evacuated from their homes due to flooding.
