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Hey Waitress: Montana Senator Wants to Stop Taxing Tips
Hey waitress! Good news. A Montana senator introduced a bill to stop taxing tips. This, after President Donald J. Trump pledged to stop taxing tips if he is elected president in November. Montana's US Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) met with President Trump last week on Capitol Hill. He called Trump's...
Kevin Costner Quits Filming in Montana: ‘I Won’t Be Returning’
The Bitterroot Valley and Missoula have been hosts to a major television production this past few years. Season 5 of the hit television drama, "Yellowstone" was exclusively filmed here in our own 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.
Three Missoula Companies Sweep State Labor and Industry Awards
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - It was a clean sweep for Missoula as the Montana Department of Labor and Industry announced their annual ‘Employer of Choice’ awards this week. I spoke with DLI’s Public Information Officer Sam Loveridge, who was impressed with the business culture in Missoula.
Relaxing Fishing Trip Turns into Daring Rescue of Nearly 40 Dogs in Lake
This probably wasn't the big catch they expected to have on this trip. A fishing group that floated out onto a lake in Mississippi recently ended up nabbing boatloads of dogs instead of catfish. Fishing Trip For The Dogs. Bob Grist of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Brad Carlisle of Covington, Tennessee...
Bozeman, Missoula, Kalispell, GFalls, Butte, Billings Here We Go
We are criss-crossing the state over the next few days. I'll be hosting our LIVE statewide radio show on the road. I'll be hosting some fun, gift card giveaway events. And, I'll be the emcee for several rallies in support of border security across the state of Montana. Since there...
Restaurant Chain Is Expanding To Montana For the First Time
Montana is seeing the expansion of more restaurant chains. Some of these chains haven't ever had locations in Montana before. There may be restaurants that are familiar, but some may be brand new to the people of Montana. There is growing excitement about the addition of at least two popular chains that are coming to Montana since they announced they would be expanding here.
Missoula Crime Report: Huge Spike in Violent Crimes This Week
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula County Attorney’s Office filed 17 new felony complaints this week, which is five less than last week and right around the weekly average. According to County Attorney Matt Jennings, there were 10 violent crimes. “That is the highest we have had all...
Money is Why Ravalli County is Changing Fairgrounds Booze Rules
Ravalli County appears to be on its way to change the rules for selling alcohol at the Fairgrounds in Hamilton. And it's a change fair managers would like to see. Not to sell more alcohol products during the Ravalli County Fair at the end of the summer. But to make it easier for other events to sell, so the county to can accommodate different event organizers who would like to rent the fairgrounds throughout the year.
Montana signs tri-state agreement to manage Yellowstone griz
(Missoula Current) With Montana’s approval of a tri-state agreement, the Greater Yellowstone population of grizzly bears could be one step closer to delisting. On Thursday, the Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously to approve a tri-state memorandum of agreement on how Yellowstone grizzlies would be managed if the subpopulation is delisted.
Dueling attorneys debate water, zoning in Lolo gravel pit decision
(Missoula Current) Water rights, state law and other water-related issues took center stage in a hearing Thursday over whether Missoula County should grant a variance to allow a gravel pit south of Lolo room to expand in the years ahead. Western Materials, which owns the 80-acre gravel pit, is seeking...
Bride Caught Telling Guests to Put Their Phones Away While Walking Down Aisle
Not everyone apparently thinks weddings are all about the bride. A video of a bride has gone viral after she was seen telling her guests to put their phones away while walking down the aisle. But was this really necessary?. Bride's Instructions To Guests. A short video clip from a...
New Trump Merch Store Now Open on Popular Montana Main Street
Starting at 9 a.m. on Friday June, 21st...and just in time for the big Red Lodge Rodeo...a new Trump merchandise store is now opening on one of Montana's most popular main streets to shop. I got this note from our friends in Carbon County:. "Hi, Carbon County Republican Women &...
Montana Star’s Latest Powerful Film Streams Next Week
Lily Gladstone might have missed her first chance at winning an Academy Award earlier this year. But she's still pressing forward with two major releases on the calendar. The first of those has already captured very positive reviews on the film festival circuit, and fans will judge for themselves when "Fancy Dance" debuts this weekend in select cinemas, and on Apple TV+ this coming week.
Cool New Merch Helps With University of Montana ‘M’ Trail Upkeep
Our outstanding UM Griz football defensive back Trevin Gradney is looking handsome in his new accomplishment-boasting apparel. But you definitely don't need to be a super athlete to hike one of the most popular trails in Montana. And because it is so popular and receives a tremendous amount of pressure, the University of Montana has developed a new student initiative that is part of a fundraising campaign aimed at generating essential funds to support the trail’s ongoing maintenance and preservation.
Man Steals From Missoula Store for the Fourth Time This Month
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On June 18, 2024, Missoula Police Department Officers were dispatched to the Walmart on Mullan Road after an employee reported that 35-year-old James Belisle was inside the store after he had previously been trespassed on June 8. While en route, the officer was provided updated...
Help This Montana Student Win A Chance To Play Live At Red Rocks Amphitheater
If you're a live music fan you MUST take in a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado. It's a breathtaking venue with a surreal aura. I visited for the first time earlier this year for a Lord Huron concert, and it lived up to the hype. A Missoula...
Exploring Montana’s Sustainable Energy Landscape With NorthWestern
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Montana’s energy picture was the topic on the Chamber of Commerce hour during Thursday’s KGVO Talk Back show, as CEO Mark Losh introduced his guest, NorthWestern Energy Community Relations Manager for the Missoula Division, Todd Rahr. Rahr began by describing the variety of...
Missoula Summer MADE Fair 2024 This Weekend
Summer in Missoula usually means there are so many things happening almost every weekend it is hard to keep track of them all. With our long winters and unpredictable spring, there is a lot to make up with cool events for everyone. This weekend is no different. There are quite...
Once Beloved Mall Brand About to Make Triumphant Return After 15 Years
It's the 1990s all over again. At least that's what one brand is banking on as it teases a return several years after closing its doors. At one time, seemingly every mall in America was occupied by the same stores selling clothing to tweens and teens. Shoppers came to expect these stores in just about every shopping mall:
Models Show What Could Happen in Montana if Mount St. Helens Erupts Again
In the past 24 hours or so, national news outlets and local media outlets in Washington and Oregon have been reporting on activity at Mount St. Helens. There Has Been 'Hundreds of Tiny Earthquakes" Foxweather.com is reporting that there have been "hundreds of tiny earthquakes since February." Living in Montana...
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