Feral Horses and City Budgets

Missoula County’s drafting a new plan to manage feral horses near Miller Creek—not to remove them, but to create a safe, legal process for handling issues like property damage or accidents, while respecting landowners’ rights and animal welfare. The proposal, still in its first draft, allows private capture with state oversight and placement with nonprofits or owners. Community voices split: some cherish the horses as neighborhood icons, others worry about safety and want clear protocols. Meanwhile, city budget requests are underway—with past approval rates suggesting cautious optimism—and county commissioners have approved legal representation in an energy tariff case. Downtown streets close for Pride this weekend, and UM launches a free river shuttle starting Thursday. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c978f5b25195ca8d