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Montana Ranks Among Top States with Least Love for Fair Food
When it comes to fair food, I consider myself somewhat of a connoisseur. You got your classics, like the funnel cakes and corn dogs. Which are always good standbys. I always feel like a good fair can never have too many meats on sticks. But then you have your walking tacos, your deep-fried Oreos, your fried cheese curds. Don't even get me started on the Vikings or the Indian tacos.
Montana Leaders Respond to President Biden’s Election Exit
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Montana Senator Steve Daines called into the KGVO Newsmakers Line on Monday to share his views about the announcement over the weekend that President Joe Biden was withdrawing from the Presidential race and putting his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Daines began by stating...
Montana Is One of the Cheapest States For ‘Uber Eats’ Fees
Being able to use an app to order almost any kind of food available in your town is pretty incredible. I am aware that just writing that sentence makes me sound "old". I come from a time when you picked up a phone (with cables attached to a wall) made a call, talked to a human, ordered food, and then went to pick it up. That may seem like ancient history to younger generations these days.
7 Events If Montana Hosted The Olympics
I can picture it now: the Olympic Torch is lit in Miles City and conveyed to Missoula by all the famous Montanans. In the most eclectic of Olympic torch bearers, we have Phil Jackson, Brent Musburger (if he's still spry enough), Dana Carvey, Brock Osweiler, the ghost of Jeannette Rankin and J.K. Simmons. Now that's what I call an opening ceremony.
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What Montana Senator Steve Daines Said to Donald Trump
He says he never thought growing up in Montana that someday he'd be making history with President Donald J. Trump. And then to be seated with the Trump family between Donald Trump Jr. and President Trump last week at the Republican National Convention- Montana's US Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) says it is a night he will never forget.
Your Guide to Missoula and Montana Wildfires, Summer 2024
Wildland fire season in Western Montana has seen multiple significant fires start, with at least two close to Missoula. For the latest on fires around Missoula and around the state, we've compiled articles on topics of interest including air quality, evacuations, and updates on specific fires. For up-to-date notifications, subscribe...
Here is How Much You Need to Earn to Be In the ‘Top 1%’ in Montana
The term "top 1%" has been around for over a hundred years, according to Britannica.com. It has became a more prominent part of America's conversation since 2011 with the Occupy Wall Street movement. Growing up in Montana, it wasn't a term I was familiar with until I was much older, but these days you hear it more and more, even here. The definition of the top 1% is the people that are among the "top 1% wealthiest Americans, as measured by either annual income or net worth". According to Smart Asset.
FITFO: Crazy Cool Montana Business Idea Made from Ammo Cans
"You just gotta figure it the f out"- FITFO. I recently got to enjoy a cigar with some incredible guys at the Timberline Cigar Lounge in Bozeman. It's located close to Four Corners and the Rocking TJ Ranch. Cigar Lounges have to be members only, but luckily a friend was kind enough to let me in.
Montana Gas Prices Drop After a Month of Increases
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Montana gas prices have finally declined after four straight weeks of increases. Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy and he provided the current numbers. “Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 1.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging...
Missoula County Orders Evacuations Due to New Fire
Montana DNRC and other fire crews are now reporting 15% containment on the Butler Creek Fire west of Missoula. The latest maps had the fire at just over 300 acres, as it continues to burn in a mixture of grassland and forested areas. DNRC reports crews are making headway in...
Missoula Police Defuse Dramatic Knife Altercation at Gas Station
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 16, 2024, Missoula Police Department Officers responded to a gas station in the 1500 block of Toole Ave. Officers were informed that a 911 caller had reported that a male had pulled a knife on another person. The 911 caller further reported that the two individuals began fighting again and that one had a stick.
Missoula Police Bust Habitual Traffic Offender for a 6th DUI
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 13, 2024, at approximately 3:35 PM, a Missoula Police Department officer located a suspected impaired driving vehicle that was reported to 911. He initiated his emergency lights and the vehicle yielded in the mall parking lot near Dillards. The officer approached the vehicle and observed two occupants inside. The female in the driver's seat would be positively identified by Montana Driver's License as 48-year-old Candice Hanks.
Bridge Out, But Here’s How to Reach Woodbine Falls in Montana
***Updated note from Aaron: We want to stress that folks should extreme caution when attempting to cross waterways like this. While the water below Woodbine is very low now in late July, other waterways are not and present extreme danger. Also, our digital editor Jaci tells us that there is another location to cross that has multiple logs and brush and is much safer farther down the stream. (Also- it's been two years, why haven't these bridges been replaced yet?)
Biden Withdraws, Montana Republicans Say He Should Step Down
Joe Biden has officially withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, and now Montana Republicans like Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are calling for Biden to step down from the presidency altogether. If Joe Biden is unfit to serve as the 2024 presidential candidate, then Joe Biden is unfit to serve...
Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race
President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 presidential election but will remain in office to complete his first term. The 81-year-old Democrat made the announcement in a statement on X just before 2 p.m. on Sunday. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as...
Let’s See Some Of The Most Celebrated Olympians From Montana
These Are Some Of The Best Olympic Athletes From Montana. We're less than two weeks away from the opening of the 2024 Summer Olympics happening in Paris, France. This year, Montana will be sending two athletes to represent America, joining a long history of Olympians from the Treasure State. READ...
Unlicensed Driver Had a BAC of .269, 5th DUI Arrest in Missoula
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 13, 2024, at approximately 11:43 PM, a Missoula Police Department Officer observed a green Subaru fail to make a complete stop at the Intersection of Ryman and Front Street. Then the vehicle failed to make a complete stop at a red light before turning south on Higgins Ave.
Another Extremely Conditioned Montana Grizzly Bear Euthanized
Way too much temptation to indulge in easy pickings, and going so far as to break into homes. It's another unfortunate tale for one of Montana's official state animals. And with increasing frequency over the past several weeks, officials determined there were no other options. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks...
IMPORTANT: Missoula County Busts Myth About Evacuations
With the active fires near Missoula and our fire danger levels raised to "extreme" in Missoula County, there's a lot of information being shared. Yesterday, Stage II Fire Restrictions were implemented in Missoula County and Missoula Restrictions Areas. Fire Chief Gordy Hughes sent out a FAQ to help the public better understand the expectations of Stage II Fire Restrictions.
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