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Lolo to Missoula Highway Upgrade: Key Facts About Resurfacing Project
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - About 26,000 vehicles a day travel U.S. Highway 93 between Lolo and Missoula. With that in mind, the Montana Department of Transportation, in conjunction with Knife River Corporation and Riverside Contracting will resurface the highway between Missoula and Lolo which will start in July and last until October.
Important: Ice Cream Recall for Products Sold in Montana
One of the best parts of summer is eating ice cream. Sure, you can eat ice cream any time of the year, but it tastes better, and there's more opportunity to eat it during "ice cream season." That's why it's a bummer to share the news that some ice cream...
The Cost Of Living Difference In Montana Between 1912 & 2024 Is CRAZY
Picture this. You're alive in 1912. Someone from 2024 time travels to tell you that in the future a house in Montana is going to run you 500 thousand dollars, give or take a few bucks. Your mind would melt into a pile of goo. You couldn't fathom a house...
Monolith-Like Mirror Cabins Are The Perfect Place to Reflect
Ever seen a mirror cabin? Neither have we until we stumbled upon these incredible forest dwellings. According to Bolt Farm Treehouse, it's basically a cabin in the woods with "floor-to-ceiling walls of mirrored glass allow you to be one with nature, while maintaining your privacy (you can't see inside during daylight and there are blackout curtains for the evening)."
The Awesome Montana Bar Where You Might See ‘Yellowstone’ Stars is For Sale
One of the best bars in the Bitterroot Valley is for sale. That's not hyperbole. The bar has won "Best of the Bitterroot" for best pizza and beer selection and is a local favorite. It's also the bar "frequented" by the stars of 'Yellowstone' according to the listing agent, John...
Why People Are Putting This Classic Toy on Their Bird Feeders
Some people are going back to their childhoods for a creative solution for a common problem that plagues bird feeders. Gardeners and lawn care aficionados are finding each other like never before thanks to helpful (and sometimes quirky social media groups. The Punk Rock Gardening and Bird Watching Facebook group, for example, boasts a membership of nearly 200,000 people.
Entitlement funds could help Pyramid, but city nonprofits want the money
(Missoula Current) Looking to keep a struggling mill in Seeley Lake from closing for good, Missoula County may look to steer a one-time state grant toward the operation. Commissioners and the county’s grant administrators met Monday to discuss the parameters of a Community Development Block Grant earmarked for economic development toward Pyramid Mountain Lumber, which announced its plans to close earlier this year.
Moratorium placed on new pot dispensaries in Missoula pending review
(Missoula Current) Citing public health concerns, the Missoula City Council on Monday night adopted a resolution placing a moratorium on accepting new business licenses for recreation pot dispensaries and set a public hearing for several other issues on the matter. On an 8-3, council approved the temporary moratorium and called...
Was This A Hoax? Speculation Around Trader Joe’s Sign In Montana
When I lived in Minneapolis and St. Paul, I was a strict subscriber to Trader Joe's. You wouldn't catch me in any other grocery store, no disrespect. Now living in Missoula for the past few years, I've had to branch out and leave my one true love behind. Now, it...
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...
Who Else Remembers Video Disks? They Actually Existed!
I know what you're thinking: "Of course, I remember laser disks. I still have some in my basement!" But that's not what I am referring to. I'm talking about video disks. A friend and I were discussing my recent article, "Can You Identify These '70s Objects?" and the topic of home video came up. I then mentioned how much fun we had watching video disks in the early '80s. He replied, "Like video laser disks? The ones that look like giant CDs." I said, "No, the ones that looked like 78 RPM records."
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.
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