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Montana Tops List for Priciest 4th of July BBQs
Montana is cattle country. In fact, there are nearly more cattle in Montana than people. This makes you wonder how beef prices can be so high in a state where beef is so plentiful. Not only do we have a fair number of cattle, but we are also home to many of the other ingredients it takes to put on a proper barbecue.
Missoula Soccer Team Qualifies for the President’s Cup
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - They’ve been playing soccer together since kindergarten, and now the Missoula Strikers FC 2007 (Football Club playing together since 2007) have qualified to play in the elite national tournament in Wichita, Kansas. I spoke with Natalie Hiller-Claridge on Thursday about the achievement and the...
Missoula Crime Report: 11 Very Intoxicated Individuals This Week
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula County Attorney’s Office filed 15 new felony complaints this week, which is two less than last week and right around the weekly average. According to County Attorney Matt Jennings, 11 of those involved very intoxicated individuals who were on drugs or alcohol.
Fans Buzz with Theories on How ‘Yellowstone’ Will Conclude
The Bitterroot Valley and Missoula are hosts to a major television production as I am writing this. Season 5 of the hit television drama, "Yellowstone" is filmed in our backyard. In seasons 1-3, the show had been mostly filmed in Utah, and occasional scenes took place on Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby, MT. But, for seasons 4 and 5, the entire production moved to Montana.
10 Wacky Packages Cards From the ’70s That You Won’t Believe Existed
If you were a young fan of Mad Magazine's absurdist sometimes controversial humor in the '70s, then no doubt you were also a collector of Wacky Packages, the spoofs of common household products that seemed to live in the same universe. What Were Wacky Packages?. Wacky Packages were TOPPS collectible...
Your Ultimate Guide To Enjoy The Missoula Marathon
We have made it to Missoula Marathon weekend. Runners, make sure you take these couple of days to relax and stretch—no need to run 10 miles on the eve of the Marathon. You should rest up to ensure you're 100% for Sunday's race. If you're not participating in the...
Missoula Hospitals Partner for New Inpatient Rehab Center
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Missoula’s two hospitals, Community Medical Center and Providence St. Patrick Hospital are developing a joint venture partnership to both build and operate a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Missoula. I spoke on Thursday with Amy Minton, Program Director of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital currently...
Free Punk Rock and Skateboarding Festival Coming to Montana
There are going to be some epic concerts and festivals for all kinds of music fans in Montana this summer. There will be something for almost everyone, depending on what kind of music makes you move. Some Montana Music Festivals. Montana will be hosting Country music festivals like the Headwaters...
Another Graffiti Message Showed Up in Missoula [POLL]
A few months ago, we wrote a story about a graffiti message that had been appearing around Missoula. It was a phenomenon that many Missoulians noticed as the same message appeared in multiple places. The placement also caught people's attention. One was seen on a utility box, another on a...
If You Need Missoula Child Care This is Great News
For years, it's been tough to find consistent child care in Missoula. It's only gotten more difficult given the employment and economic pressures that have developed over the past 3-years. Well, there IS some good news, with the Missoula Family YMCA bringing its new child care center online this coming...
The Most Popular Alcohol Sold At Montana Costco
With the 4th of July holiday coming up, this is the time that people will be stocking up on their provisions. The hot dogs, burgers and buns will be on many menus across Montana for a celebration that is known for involving grills and BBQs. For some stocking up may include making a trip to their local Costco.
Colt Anderson and Tim Montana Rockin Butte Montana, Helping Kids
If you missed the big concert and the stunt riding events in Uptown Butte on Thursday night, don't worry- there is more to follow as Tim Montana and Colt Anderson and crew are rocking Butte, Montana. We had a great time doing our live radio show from Bretz RV and...
There’s a Shrek Uber Surprising Tipsy Late-Night Riders
Anything that happens beyond 2 a.m. can seem like a fever dream after a late night of drinking at the bar. One rather unique Uber vehicle has some passengers questioning not how they got home, but WHAT exactly drove them there. How To Find The Shrek Uber. Most of my...
City mulls potential use of open space funding to conserve ranch
(Missoula Current) While questions remain, members of the Missoula City Council on Wednesday set a public hearing on whether to apply funding from the open space bond to conserve more than 1,600 acres of private land northwest of the city. The Inderland Ranch is comprised of both grasslands and forest...
Why Drivers Will Need Patience in Montana’s Seeley-Swan
The Seeley-Swan Corridor may be one of the most popular recreation destinations in Western Montana. But this summer it could also be one of the most frustrating if you don't plan extra travel time. That's because contractors with the Montana Department of Transportation work on major improvement projects through the...
Man Hides Fentanyl in His Rectum on the Way to the Missoula Jail
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On June 20th, 2024, a Missoula Police Department officer was patrolling the area of West Broadway and Nora St. when he observed a male, later identified as 37-year-old Tyler Larsen, riding an E-bike. The officer noticed the E-bike was newer and still had tags on it. Then the officer recognized the E-bike as a match for a suspected burglary from Big Sky Bikes earlier that day.
Missoula Wildfire: Lightning Strikes Large Ponderosa Tree
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On June 26, 2024, at approximately 6:56 PM, the Missoula Fire Department (MFD) was dispatched to a wildland fire near Parkland Drive in Grant Creek. According to Battalion Chief Jeff Kroll, a caller reported that a lightning strike caused the fire. “Engine 142 arrived on...
Missoula Theft Investigation Leads to Drug Discovery and Arrest
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - A Missoula Police Department Officer responded to the Walmart on Mullan Road for a theft investigation. 34-year-old Tesla Hall and a male were thought to have secreted merchandise in a purse and backpack. While detaining Hall, she identified herself by several different names. The officer...
Meet The New Montana Grizzlies Softball Head Coach
After the 2024 season, the University of Montana announced the softball program and Head Coach Melanie Meuchel parted ways. Meuchel was only the second head coach in Griz Softball history, so the ensuing job hunt was unfamiliar territory for Athletic Director Kent Haslam and his staff. After Meuchel's resignation was...
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