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You May See A Bigger Reward With a Career in Montana
There are four words that can make almost anyone happy, "You're getting a raise". I'm not sure I have ever met anyone who wouldn't like to hear those words. Working hard and getting recognized for it, is something that a lot of workers strive to make happen. In Montana, if you start at the bottom and work your way up, you may eventually get paid more money than people in a lot of other states.
Did You See All Those MINIs In Missoula? Here’s Where They’re Going
Driving the highways and interstates in Montana, you're bound to see a rally. You'll see motorcycles and classic cars, but have you ever seen a caravan of Minis?. You might have seen one yesterday if you were driving between Missoula and Bozeman and you might see one today if you're driving between Missoula and Spokane.
Step Aboard The Montana Dinner Train: A Culinary And Cultural Journey
The conversation about train travel in Montana continues. There is movement to expanding passenger travel across the state in the future. The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Division, and Amtrak are looking at possible plans to expand in Montana. One of my first train rides ever was the Copper...
Missoula Crime Report: Record High Violent Crimes This Week
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula County Attorney’s Office filed 24 new felony complaints this week, which is four less than last week’s record amount but still way above the weekly average. According to County Attorney Matt Jennings, we had our highest violent crime rate in a long time.
Montana Senator Drops a Bombshell, Calls for Biden to Drop-out
Republican leaders, and "Super PACs" hoping to stop Senator Jon Tester's re-election bid are expected to be busy today, re-tooling their ad campaigns that have tried to link the Montana Democrat to the Biden Administration. This came after Tester dropped a bombshell Thursday, joining the ranks of Democrats calling on...
City may lower the penalty for some municipal code violations
(Missoula Current) The Missoula City Council could reduce the penalty for certain code violations from a criminal misdemeanor to a civic infraction in cases where a penalty isn’t already specifically under municipal law. Council member Daniel Carlino this week introduced a measure that would address violations of the city’s...
Hall Pass Cash: Get Ready for a New School Year With Your Chance to Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card
Back-to-school shopping may be fun but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. You could score a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy:. 4,411 no. 2 pencils. 29 Trapper Keepers. 250 3-subject spiral notebooks.
‘Big Hearts’ Beat for Western Montana Teen Battling Liver Cancer
Horseback riding, fishing, hiking, trap shooting, cookouts, campfires, cowboy poetry, and much more. That would be a memorable enough week for any lover of the great Montana outdoors. But when the special guest is a Montana teenager dealing with a rare liver cancer? Well, that makes the memories made for her and her family all the more special.
Montana’s Daines at RNC: Democrat Senators Are Lying to You
Montana's US Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) addressed a national audience at the Republican National Convention Thursday, as he talked about his efforts to win back majority control of the US Senate in support of President Trump. Senator Daines: "This morning and as I was headed down to breakfast, I thanked...
Knife-Wielding Woman Arrested in Missoula After Altercation
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At approximately 6:27 p.m. on July 11, 2024, a Missoula Police Department Officer was dispatched to the area of 501 North California Street. The 911 complainant said there was a female with a knife swinging it at people. Another officer contacted the female on the bike path west of California Street. Officers could see the knife in her right pocket. Once the officers gained positive control of the female, they removed the knife from the female’s right pocket.
You’ll Laugh or Feel Fuzzy When You See These Signs Around Missoula
Part of what makes "Missoula Weird" is our town's quirky sense of humor. But it's not just the sarcasm that sets Missoula apart, it's also the vibe where strangers will be your hype man or your girl's girl. You can walk around Missoula and get a good chuckle reading the...
Beacon Hill Fire Ignites West Of Missoula
With crews battling the Miller Peak fire southeast of Missoula, two more fires sprouted up east and west of Missoula. The Lolo National Forest Facebook page informed the public early Thursday morning a fire began west of St. Regis. "Lolo Nationa Forest Firefighters are responding to a new fire start...
Is This Montana Museum The Most Unique In America?
When it comes to activities in Montana, there are several options and one of the most unique might be located in Polson, Montana. Most of us know Polson for Flathead Lake, but did you know there is plenty to do and see in this small Montana town? Including what might be the oddest museum in Montana.
What It Means if You See a McDonald’s With Black Arches Instead of Yellow?
Oh, you thought all McDonald's arches were golden?. The McDonald's logo is right up there with Nike and Target in terms of being instantly recognizable. In fact, you don't even need to see the business name to know what it is. A pair of golden arches lets a hungry traveler...
How Many of These Classic Summer Toys Do You Remember?
Summer has descended with the intensity of a relentless inferno, leaving many American towns simmering in its wake. I don't recall summers ever feeling this hot when I was a kid, but that probably has something to do with the fact we were always soaking ourselves with cold water in some manner.
Missoula County Sets Stage II Fire Restrictions
The Missoula County Commissioners have set fire restrictions for Missoula County, according to a press release sent out Thursday afternoon. The restrictions were implemented after a vote on Thursday morning and will go into effect at 12:01 am Friday, July 19. Yesterday, Missoula County announced via a Facebook post that...
Will Future Robots Look Like A Montanan?
It's reported that James Cameron came up with the idea of the robot for the movie The Terminator while he was sick with a fever. Arnold Schwarzenegger famously played the role of the robot in the first movie. But what if the robot didn't look or sound like Arnold, but instead looked and sounded like you or me, or your neighbor?
Jordan, Montana Vet Laments the “Dehumanization” of Trump Voters
We had a great event in Hardin, Montana the other night. We got to meet a lot of great people, have some great food, and enjoy some great conversations. I was doing an event with Americans for Prosperity- Montana that was highlighting the impacts of inflation due to Joe Biden and Jon Tester's massive spending.
UPDATE: University of Montana’s ‘Monte’ Wins Another Award
UPDATE 7/19/24/ 7:30am- Congratulations to the University of Montana's mascot Monte for wining the latest edition of the Big Sky Conference's Mascot Challenge. Monte defeated the University of Idaho's "Joe Vandal". This makes it a back-to-back win for Monte, who took home the crown last year. The University of Montana...
City considers mini pigs as pets; opponents say they ‘oink, grunt and groan’
(Missoula Current) Stella Nall told members of the Missoula City Council on Wednesday that her lifelong dream has always been to own a pig as a pet. Not just any pig, she said, but a mini pig. Nall has thought of this for many years and dressed as a pig...
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