Good morning, Missoula.

On Friday, Aug. 7, Bitterroot National Forest raised its fire danger level to Extreme due to hot, dry weather and imposed Stage 2 fire restrictions that ban campfires & off-road vehicle use until further notice.

Fire officials warned that any fires will spread quickly and violators may face steep fines.

Missoula County commissioners took final public comment on the Miller Creek feral horse resolution Thursday, Aug.

6 to advance a managed coexistence plan in the county.

Montana health officials reported five salmonella cases linked to contaminated jalapeño peppers distributed to restaurant chains — part of a national outbreak — and advise consumers to avoid suspected products from local grocery stores until further notice.

Due to stage 2 fire restrictions in Missoula County, the Missoula Paddleheads moved their final fireworks show from today to Sept.

2 if restrictions improve. Ticket holders for today's game will receive a free ticket, and those buying tickets by Aug. 8 also get an extra free ticket.

The Missoula PaddleHeads improved their record (39-29) after holding off the Ogden Raptors on Thursday in game three of their six-game series in Missoula.