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Paws a Minute and Peek at a New Montanans’ Favorite Dog Survey
Everybody loves to brag about their dogs and what makes them the best breed. Fair enough, and who are we to tell you that your favorite isn't the favorite of many others, pushing it up the pooch power rankings. At the same time, it's always fun to unleash some survey data, and see what breed is making a pretty loud bark these days among Montana dog lovers.
Top 10: Study Confirms Montanans Are Still Good At This
It's nice to know that some things never change. Unless in this case, it is something that did change, but maybe it changed for the better. If there is a stereotype about Montanans, it's that we love the outdoors. We love hiking, we love fishing, we love hunting--and all these things fall into the category of leisure activities.
Montana’s Lakes: From the Deepest to the Longest, to the Most Beautiful Lake Town
Yes, the Great Lakes will make you feel like you're looking at an ocean and Minnesota is the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" but summer in Montana is also lake season, and we have some impressive bodies of water. Montana's Deepest Lake. It's a knee-jerk reaction to think that for anything...
Woman Drowns After Going Over Glacier National Park Waterfall
The woman who drowned near St. Mary Falls on the east side of Glacier National Park Sunday has been identified as 26-year-old Gillian Tones from North Apollo, Pa. And Glacier National Park officials are clarifying how Sunday's accident happened. It was first reported that Tones went into the water above...
“King Kai” Stewart of Great Falls, Bare Knuckle Reigning Champ
You came to Miami and beat the hometown kid. That's what they told "King Kai" Stewart after his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship victory where he retained his title. I missed the BKFC fight Friday night, but on Saturday night at the Fusion Fights "Under the Lights," Kai Stewart and his coach Dave Evans with Flow State Athletics got a big shoutout in the octagon in Missoula, Montana.
How to Keep Montana Kids Safe in Hot Cars During Heatwave
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The National Weather Service is predicting high temperatures nearing 90 degrees or higher in the next week, so Kira Huck with Safe Kids Missoula and Community Health Alliance provided some timely tips to prevent the tragedy of leaving a child inside a hot vehicle. Huck...
Where Montana Gas Prices Rank Right Now
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Montana gas prices have slightly increased after dropping in back-to-back weeks. Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy and he provided the current numbers. “Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 0.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.37...
15 Beautiful Photos of The World’s Ugliest Dogs
There is a new world champion for being the ugliest dog in the entire world. A Pekingese named Wild Thang took home the title of World's Ugliest Dog on July 21 during an annual contest that's been held for almost 50 years. Don't even think about being mean to any...
Western Montana Fair’s Trash Policy is Now Inspiring Others
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The big news at the 2023 Western Montana Fair revolved around an innovative waste removal effort that resulted in the fact that not a single one of the trash bins at the fairgrounds had to be emptied over the full five day period. How could...
Why This Once-Thriving Wing Chain Just Shuttered Several Locations
Some cities suddenly found themselves with one less place to get chicken wings over the weekend. Multiple Hooters locations have been closed across the U.S. Customers at several Hooters locations found their local restaurant closed down over the weekend. The company has not revealed an entire list of locations that were part of the most recent closings.
Montana Crash: Driver Refuses DUI Test After Tree Collision
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On June 13, 2024, a Montana Highway Patrol Trooper responded to a crash on Grant Creek Road. Upon arrival, the trooper located a vehicle that had crashed into a tree. Medical personnel were on scene speaking with the male occupant who was later identified as 31-year-old Christopher Nation. Nation stated his arm was broken but he could not specify which arm and refused medical assistance.
What a Backdrop, “Under the Lights” Fusion Fights in Missoula
Great Falls and Havre are right around the corner if you missed the Fusion Fights "Under the Lights" in Missoula, Montana. What a backdrop in Missoula with a beautiful baseball field (home to the Paddleheads), the mountains in the background, and the Clark Fork River just past the outfield on a perfectly sunny, warm weekend in the garden city.
Livingston Patriot: Let Congress Be the Fake Meat “Lab Rats”
About a week or so I go, I wrote about a Montana rancher sounding off on the Biden Pentagon plan to feed fake lab grown "meat" to our great troops. Check out this response we got from an American patriot in Livingston, Montana to that story:. Chris from Livingston: "I...
12 Missoula Paddlehead Uniforms, Pick Your Favorite
The Missoula Paddleheads do an exceptional job at mixing up their jerseys. Over the last two seasons, Missoula's Pioneer Baseball League team has mixed in 12 different uniform combinations. They span from regular home and road uniforms to special Star Wars, Pride and other designs. Last weekend the Paddleheads donned...
Missoula Police Crack Down on Drug Crimes, Arrest Two Men
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On June 13, 2024, at approximately 11:46 p.m., Missoula Police Department Officers responded to a location on Broadway Street after receiving a report that a witness observed a female performing “oral sex” on a male. The witness described the clothing and height of both involved parties. An officer located a male and female matching the description near the location provided by the witness.
Missoula Man Escapes Arrest After His Dog Bit an Officer
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On June 13, 2024, Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were called to a residence on Ashlyn Dr in Frenchtown to assist probation in the arrest of 40-year-old Chad Johnston on his $50,000 warrant. Deputies were told via radio that a probation officer had been bitten by Johnston’s dog, and Johnston then locked himself inside his home. While deputies were en route, they were informed that Johnston had run out of the house. It was unknown if he had returned to the residence or was out on foot in the neighborhood.
5 Of The Top 10 Dessert Restaurants Are In Montana
My Kryptonite is sweets—ice cream, donuts, cookies, cakes, brownies, scotcharoos, muffins, cupcakes, etc. I can't say no to any sweets. It's not the best for my teeth or overall health, but that's ok. They're all scrumptious. USA Today constructed a list titled "Find your new favorite treat spot: 10...
Montana Scam Alert: You’re Under Arrest for Missing Jury Duty
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On June 20, 2024, the Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) announced that they are receiving reports of fraudsters, posing as law enforcement, attempting to scam unsuspecting Montanans out of thousands of dollars. According to Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, these...
Montana Hall Of Fame Class Of 2024 Carries Big Time NFL Flair
The 2024 Montana Football Hall Of Fame events hit the Billings Hotel and Convention Center this weekend to honor and induct six Montanan coaches and athletes into Montana sports immortality. With such a rich history of football in Montana, each year's class is loaded with talent. Last year it was...
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