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Public Invited to Preview of the Upcoming Missoula County Budget
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The first opportunity to hear about the fiscal year 2025 Missoula County budget will be on Monday, June 20 in the Sophie Moiese Room at the Missoula County Courthouse. I spoke with Missoula County Chief Administrative Officer Chris Lounsbury on Friday for a preview of...
Homeless Woman Breaks Into Missoula Hotel and Destroys Room
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On June 12, 2024, a Missoula Police Department Officer was dispatched to the Citi Lodge on Broadway to remove a person who had broken into a vacant unit. The officer arrived on scene and saw a female walking around the corner of the building. The...
Iconic Montana Restaurant Opens For The Summer
Now that summer is here, folks are getting together for bar-b-qs, float trips, and lots of fun. Whether it's camping with family or friends or heading to Flathead Lake for a couple of days, Summer in Montana means memories. Speaking of memories, for over 70 years, one Montana gem has...
Montana DPHHS Urges Consumers to Avoid These Products
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Montana Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) urges all consumers not to purchase and to immediately throw out all Diamond Schruumz brand products after illnesses associated with those products have been reported. On Friday, I spoke with Public Health Physician Dr. Maggie Cook-Shimanek...
‘So Spicy You Could Die’ – Could Montana Ban Spicy Food?
I fondly remember my weekly challenge of eating 8 spicy chicken wings at a local bar. Every Tuesday I would accept the challenge of eating 8 crispy chicken wings covered in concentrated Carolina Reaper hot sauce. I accomplished this mission every week for nearly an entire year. Learning each week that my stomach is NOT a big fan of EXTREME heat. Soon I became a regular user of Prilosec to battle heartburn.
Here’s How Much It Costs to Raise a Child In Montana Right Now
The summer is underway, and that means school careers have ended for some students. It's the end of a chapter for some young adults, often marked by moving out, starting careers, and venturing into independent lives. This can also signal a new chapter for parents as well. Starting a New...
Chico Hot Springs Room Rates Skyrocket Under New Ownership
Chico Hot Springs Has Raised Their Prices SUBSTANTIALLY. Last August, I wrote about how DiamondRock Hospitality bought Chico Hot Springs for a CRAZY 33 million dollars. (Click on the link to read the article.) At the end of my article, to quote myself, Tammie Toren, I said. What I worry...
Enchanting Dolphin-Shaped Houseplant Will Make Waves in Your Living Room
These days, I pretty much assume every eye-catching image on the internet is AI-generated. So, when I saw photos of a dolphin-shaped houseplant, I thought, "Nice try, robots!" But guess what? Color me surprised because there are actually houseplants shaped like everyone's favorite fun-loving (most of the time) ocean-dweller. Meet...
One of Missoula’s Most Unique Music Festivals Returns This July
Missoula is in full festival season. Even though it may seem like Missoula is having a festival every weekend (and there are festivals for every month of the year) some of the best festivals happen in July in Missoula. It's probably because July weather in Missoula is pretty great. It's...
Missoula County Sees Surge in Drug Crimes, Attorney Urges Action
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula County Attorney’s Office filed 22 new felony complaints this week, which is six more than last week and higher than the weekly average. County Attorney Matt Jennings has the numbers. “We had five violent offenses, three endangerment crimes, three property crimes, and...
University of Montana ‘Monte’ Is Entering Mascot Hall of Fame
The University of Montana's mascot history is wilder than you might think. Back in 1897, way before the 1990s, live bear cubs served as their mascots. It was a different time in Montana then. According to Wikipedia, these cubs were kept at the games, but controlling them amidst the roar of the crowd proved quite a challenge.
Coroner’s Inquest Expected in Missoula Police Shooting
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Ravalli County Sheriff's Office is reporting it was a California man who was killed during a confrontation with Missoula Police Officers last month. It will be up to Missoula County to determine whether the use of force was "justified". The information comes a month...
30 Stunning Images of Pride Celebrations Around The World
While June is Pride Month in the U.S. several other countries have their own celebrations of the LGBTQ+ community throughout the year. The first gay pride parade stepped off following the 1969 Stonewall Riots in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan. New York Police Department officers had raided the Stonewall Inn, which History.com notes was "common" at "bars and restaurants where gays and lesbians were known to gather."
The 5 Highest-Paying Entry Level Remote Jobs for Montanans
BUTTE, MT - Are you someone that has noticed that your friends who work from home seem to have so much time to go skiing on a Tuesday afternoon, get drinks with their other home-working friends at lunch, and somehow still have more cash than you do?. You are not...
Montana Police Are Cracking Down On These Violations
Montana Police Are Looking Out For These Violations. Montana is a great state to live and work in, and it's full of some really wonderful people. Unfortunately, there are also some pretty bad drivers, according to some recent reports. READ NEXT: Do You Need To Open The Door For Police...
Local Indigenous Youth Help Out Humane Society of Western Montana
The connection between animals and indigenous youth is a strong one. So say the people at the Humane Society of Western Montana and those in charge of a youth entrepreneurial program at All Nations Health Center in Missoula. And the animals at the shelter will be a little bit better off because of it.
University of Montana Creates Buzz Around Pollinator Week
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Missoula’s Marilyn Marler has had a varied career. She was a City Councilor, a State Legislator, and now as UM's Natural Areas Specialist, she is helping the University of Montana celebrate its Bee Campus USA Accreditation during Pollinator Week, which starts on Monday, June 17.
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