Good morning, Missoula.

A fire damaged a home's attic on Grant Creek Road Friday, Oct.

16, though everyone escaped safely and firefighters brought the blaze under control in about 20 minutes (the home was uninsured), while officials remind residents to inspect their woodstove chimneys as colder weather arrives.

Missoula’s new food truck Cielito Lindo Taqueria serves quesabirrias and other Mexican favorites outside Pawn One (3110 South Reserve St.) and has operated since early Oct.

It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. for local orders.

The DEQ released on Wednesday a draft environmental assessment for Falcon Copper’s Amendment 4 proposal, which would add 37 drill pads near the Continental Divide and truck 24,000 gallons per day from City of Deer Lodge.

Public comment is open until Oct. 29.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks said deer and antelope have died along rivers in Region 5 due to hemorrhagic diseases — epizootic hemorrhagic disease and blue tongue — that do not harm people.

Hunters are asked to avoid sick animals and cook healthy meat properly as FWP continues monitoring the situation.

Montana mining officials are inviting public comments on the Sheep Creek Project, a proposed rare-earth exploration in the headwaters of the Bitterroot River.

The review gives community members a chance to shape the project's future & guide next steps.

Idaho voters will choose from six firearm models (including Winchester and Colt) this November; meanwhile, Montana gun owners, grounded in deep hunting traditions, are asked to consider which gun would best represent our community values.

The Missoula Sentinel boys soccer team ended an unbeaten season with a comeback win over Hellgate after scoring two late goals that clinched the west's top spot.

Missoula Sentinel quarterback Tucker Laslovich (voted Missoulian Athlete of the Week) showed outstanding play during local high school games, earning him local recognition.

Florence-Carlton won on Friday when Anaconda had four chances to score inside the 5-yard line but did not add any points due to a rare defensive move—this strong play helped secure their No. 2 ranking.

The No. 7 Grizzlies will host the Idaho Vandals as they try to rebound from recent losses.

Coach Bobby Kennedy noted (they’ve just had some bad luck and the Vandals are a quality team) ahead of the game.