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Missoula Brewery Teams With Jeff Ament Again For New Beer
The excitement around Pearl Jam playing Missoula's Washington Grizzly Stadium this August is already starting to build. Recently I was contacted by a person from out of state who is coming to Montana for the concert and was wondering if I could possibly get them some kind of VIP backstage passes for him and his friend. I have never met this person. For the record, I can't.
If You See a Dog in Missoula Wearing Red or Yellow, Here’s What It Means
I just came across this really handy strategy that I'm going to start using with my dog. Missoula is absolutely a dog town. It's part of what I love about living here. But if you have a reactive dog like me, it can also be a challenge. My dog Buddy is a true buddy.
Walmart Changes are Coming With Digital Pricing in Montana Stores
One of the big stories of 2024 was when Wendy's announced that they were going to have digital menu board that can change the prices with a few clicks of a mouse. There were reports the chain was going to experiment with "surge pricing" in 2025, which means they can charge more at certain times of the day. There was a lot backlash about the prospect of that happening.
Missoula School Bus Rodeo Free For All Interested This Weekend
That's the assurance from certified CDL trainers who will be on hand to assist anyone who has always been curious about what it takes to skillfully handle a school bus. You have that opportunity free of charge both Saturday and Sunday. LIFE'S A "BEACH" Every summer, Missoula's Beach Transportation hosts...
Push for plastic ban, abortion rights could shape Missoula ballot
(Missoula Current) A push to get a ban on some plastics on the November ballot could put the City of Missoula in a pinch regarding its new fiscal budget and the cost of the election. Eric Hallstrom, director of Central Services for the city, is seeking $32,000 in the FY...
Clean energy to play central role in rehab of Missoula federal building
(Missoula Current) Efforts to renovate the downtown federal building for public use is running roughly one year behind schedule, officials said Wednesday. But as the work advances, it will explore a range of grants aimed at energy efficiency. The city and county are now deep into crafting their FY 25...
Judge hears arguments on Pintler Face logging stop
(Missoula Current) A federal court judge is debating whether or not to put a hold on logging projects already being carried out in the foothills of the Anaconda-Pintler Range. On Tuesday morning, Missoula federal district judge Dana Christensen heard arguments on whether he should grant environmental groups an injunction while their lawsuit challenges a Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest decision on the Pintler Face logging project between Anaconda and Wisdom.
What it Means if You See a McDonald’s With Turquoise Arches Instead of Yellow
The McDonald's logo remains one of the most recognizable not only among fast food restaurants, but all brand names. The chain's trademark "golden arches" lets fast food-seekers know what they're going to get. But what happens if those arches are no longer golden?. Where Is There a McDonald's With Turquoise...
2024 Wildfire Protection Plan Available for Missoula Neighborhood
The Friends of Grant Creek and the Missoula County Office of Emergency Management have completed, and made available online, a wildfire protection plan. The plan serves as a resource for home and landowners in the area and is part of the 2018 Missoula County Community Wildfire Protection Plan, according to a press release from Missoula County.
Montana Is One of the Most Dangerous Places to Drive on the 4th of July
With the 4th of July right around the corner, travel experts are already predicting that this year will break records for how many people will be traveling. That means a lot of people will be on Montana's roads. We know that data supports troubling realities about driving in Montana. In...
Montana’s COVID-19 CDC Forecast: Infections ‘Likely Growing’
The 4th of July weekend is approaching and travel is expected to boom. AAA predicts over 70 million Americans will be traveling sometime during the holiday week, potentially surpassing pre-pandemic travel records. Families will be getting together around grills and celebrating our independence. While this surge in travel can be exciting for some, it's also crucial to stay informed about COVID-19 trends, especially for those venturing westward.
Stunning Montana Home from Hit MTV Show Now for Sale
During the height of the pandemic, when everyone was still spending most of their time working from home, a camera crew filmed a hit MTV reality show in our own backyard. They did a fantastic job of keeping it under wraps. I only discovered it was being filmed when my future mother-in-law mentioned something about a shirtless guy running around her neighborhood with a camera crew.
Montana Has Great Places If You Need A ‘Digital Detox’
Using technology as a tool is something that I do every day as a part of my job. Most of the time I don't realize how much I rely on technology, until I am in a position where I can't access it. That's what happened to me last weekend, and for me, it was a much better situation than I thought it would be.
The Burger We Needed To Have in Great Falls, Montana
It was the burger we needed to have in Great Falls, Montana. I heard about Roadhouse Diner in Great Falls thanks to Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter's podcast. Then, Bare Knuckle Fight champion "King Kai" Stewart and his Coach Dave Evans confirmed it- you gotta get a Roadhouse burger. Earlier...
Former BLM Employee Sentenced for Forgery in Missoula Court
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - 53-year-old Adrian Anthony Aragon was sentenced in Missoula Federal Court this week to over two years in prison after admitting to stealing more than $10,000 by using his employee credit card for personal expenses. I spoke with Montana’s U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich on Wednesday on...
Missoula’s Left Divided, Sandy Vasecka Tackling Transient Crisis
Hats off to Missoula City Councilwoman Sandy Vasecka. She's been the lone voice in the wilderness for quite some time now on the transient crisis in Missoula. A while back she joined us on our statewide radio talk show to talk about how bad the transient crisis has become in Missoula. There's people doing drugs in the middle of the street, there's transients masturbating in public, and one transient even defecated in a water fountain in a local park. She can't even take her toddler to the park near her own house.
Missoula Schools Increase Pay for Teachers and ‘Backbone Workers’
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At the close of his first year as the Superintendent of Missoula School District One, Micah Hill spent a busy hour on the KGVO Talk Back show answering questions from listeners on a variety of topics. Hill was pleased to report that teacher salaries at...
Gigantic Stone Wall in Montana Makes Headlines, But Why?
A huge stone wall discovered in Montana could be an ancient megastructure. Experts have suggested that the wall may be man-made and predate the last ice age. The wall remained hidden for centuries until is was found on private land in southwest Montana. Massive Stone Wall Discovered in Montana Makes...
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