MISSOULA — Here's a look at Western Montana's top news stories for Monday.

The City of Missoula is working to simplify its complex zoning system from over 80 different districts down to a streamlined code based on last year's adopted land use plan. The Missoula City Council will hold a final hearing in December on the new code, which would guide future development and growth patterns over the next 20 to 30 years. (Read the full story)

Module City of Missoula looking to adopt new zoning code in line with land use plan

Missoula Animal Services celebrated its newly remodeled facility with an open house featuring tours, prizes and adoptions on Sunday. The renovated facility includes three cat rooms, indoor and outdoor dog spaces, and improved intake areas that staff said create a "less s

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