We fail to see what Martin “Gomer” Kidston thinks might provide him with sufficient grounds to sue Missoula’s college radio station, KBGA. It’s true that the Outer Limits have described his Current as inaccurate and at times even referred to his writing as a “fabrication.” And yes, we also pinned the word “liar” on “Gomer.” What … Continue reading
Martin Kidston Is Montana’s Gomer Pyle
This is the story of how Mayor John Engen targeted his political opponents with deadly force during the terrifying military occupation of Downtown Missoula on 12 February 2020, and his propagandist Hatchetman who published the lies that made the siege possible. The eyes of the world have fixed upon Missoula, Montana. A procedural squabble over … Continue reading
Brandon Bryant Is A Political Prisoner
A storm has been brewing in Missoula, Montana. Income inequality city-wide has risen to the 33rd highest in the nation. Tension between the public and elected officials over runaway development and crony capitalism spills into the streets. And a world-renowned United States Air Force whistle-blower is jailed over his political statements to, and about, the … Continue reading
Missoula Officials Distort Facts To Suppress TIF Activism
Tax Increment Financing has become a household phrase in Missoula, Montana. So much so that it seems local authorities will do whatever is necessary to protect the financial bottom line over the good of the people. Now that locals are mobilizing against cronyism, waste and shady taxpayer giveaways, a few local bureaucrats have sunk to … Continue reading
The (G)Reed at Missoula’s Hip Strip
If Missoula’s affordable housing woes and homelessness crises weren’t already ridiculous, the approaching avalanche of luxury condos cascading into the Garden City now places this once-quiet mountain town firmly within the theater of the absurd. WGM’s Nick Kaufman appeared again before the Missoula City Council this Monday on behalf of Cole Bergquist, Cade LLC and … Continue reading
Montana’s Jackson Hole
If you’ve been having trouble keeping up with business closures in Missoula lately, you’re not alone. Just when it seems the situation in here couldn’t possibly grow more absurd, even more iconic local businesses and longtime Missoula institutions forever closed their doors this month, including Pita Pit, Green Light, Lucky’s Market and JCPenny. The dust … Continue reading