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MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Supreme Court heard arguments in Mountain Water Co.'s appeal of a state judge's order allowing the city of Missoula to purchase the water system that serves its citizens. Mountain Water officials argued Friday that the city didn't offer enough evidence for the judge to conclude that the city's ownership was "more necessary" than that of The Carlyle Grou

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Missoula's ban on the use of cellphones while driving transitions tomorrow from an educational phase involving warnings to one with citations carrying fines up to $300. The Missoulian reports that a second citation can lead to a fine of up to $500...

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A pawned ukulele was instrumental in the arrest of a Missoula man suspected in three home burglaries over the past six weeks. The Missoulian reports 57-year-old John Jesse O'Shea is jailed on $50,000 bail after being charged with two counts of burglary and one count of theft...

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Police in Missoula have arrested five suspects in a convenience store robbery that left the clerk with a skull fracture. Two of the suspects are former University of Montana football players. Former Griz strong safety Andrew Badger is charged with robbery, aggravated assault and tampering with evidence...