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Missoula Crime Report: One of the Lowest Crime Rate Weeks of 2024
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula County Attorney’s Office filed 17 new felony complaints this week, which is 12 less than last week. According to Deputy County Attorney Mac Bloom, this was one of our lowest crime rate weeks of the year. “Eight of the crimes were violent...
Wait, The Median Home Price In Montana Is How Much?
Tell me if you've heard this before: people aren't happy with home prices in Montana. Shocking isn't it? It's a hot topic with Montanans. The out-of-staters rolling in and buying up the land and houses completely screwing over us folks attempting to purchase a house soon. I'm just kidding. There's...
‘Trail to the Stars’ Offers a Map to Stargazing in Montana
There are a couple of activities that stereotypically, people enjoy more as they age. Birdwatching and gardening are classic examples, but I think another example might be stargazing. Montana has had a banner year for looking at the night sky. For the rest of my life, I'll remember what it...
World’s Best Husband is from Montana? Olympic Couple Goes Viral
As a man from Montana, I am proud of the image the rest of the country has for us. People view Montanans as tough and hearty people. Cowboys and miners swinging hammers or hauling hay. This is why I am willing to bet that most people don't view Montana men as affectionate and cuddly... Until now.
Missoula’s ZACC Offers Adult ‘Rock’ Camp
Summer camps for kids in Montana are starting to wind down for the season. The kids now have to shift gears and get ready for another school year. Now it's time for the adults to look forward to an exciting camp for those who dream of being a Rock Star.
Man Breaks Into Missoula Home, Gets Caught With Drugs
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 7, 2024, multiple Missoula Police Department officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1100 block of Montana Street. It was reported that two individuals had been seen entering an unoccupied house by squeezing into a basement window. When officers arrived, they observed a window had been covered by chicken wire and that the chicken wire had been removed.
Historic Montana Lookout Tower Wrapped in Foil as Fire Approaches
Despite a few cooler days over the last week, several wildfires continue to burn in the Treasure State. According to InciWeb data shared by MTfireinfo.org, there are currently 56 active fires burning across the state (8/9/24), including 6 new ones in the last 24 hours. So far this season there have been a staggering 1,325 fires in Montana.
Your Kids Can Drive the Big Rigs Saturday to Help Missoula Food Bank
"Construction is badass! But when you work in it day-in-and-day-out, it is easy to forget." So says the team at Jackson Contractor Group of Missoula, who will once again donate their time and training expertise to help support the Missoula Food Bank and get the youngest of recruits all fired up for a career in the construction biz!
Council declines all but one budget amendment
(Missoula Current) With the budget deadline looming, the Missoula City Council on Wednesday spent nearly five hours deliberating proposed cuts and additions to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. From defunding a range of homeless services to funding an incentive for sustainable building, all but one effort failed to pass and...
Why McDonald’s Collector’s Cups Are Way Different (and Better) in Canada
McDonald's in Canada just hits different. Not only do they have tastier McFlurry flavors and a wider selection of McNugget sauces, but they also now have better collector's cups. What Are McDonald's Collector's Cups?. At one time, collectable cups were a staple of McDonald's promotions. Dating as far back as...
Exhausted Teachers Show Before and After First Day of School Looks in Viral Videos
It's a lot of work to get kids ready for the first day of school. First, you have to secure all of their required supplies and maybe even some new clothes for the year. Then, you have to deal with a different schedule while getting them out the door at a reasonable time.
Key Goals Outlined by Governor to Reduce Montana Property Taxes
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Governor Greg Gianforte hosted his final Property Tax Task Force report on Thursday morning. From his office in Helena, Gianforte first set forth the purpose of the task force. The Property Tax Task Force Report was Issued on Thursday. “We must arrest the rate of...
Montana Drivers See Fewer Speeding Tickets in the Treasure State
Raise your hand if you remember when Montana didn't have a posted speed limit. For a short time when driving on Montana's highways you were expected to be "reasonable and prudent" when it came to driving speeds. It looks like Montana continues the tradition of being "reasonable and prudent" at least compared to our neighbors.
8 TV Shows You Totally Forgot Existed
Nostalgia has a funny way of playing tricks on your mind. It's like when you try to recall the lyrics to a song that you thought meant a lot to you. You're sure you know them by heart, but they vanish. Then you hear the chorus and it all comes rushing at you like a steam engine.
Oscar Nominated Actress Gena Rowlands Starred in a Movie About Montana
News broke last night and this morning about the death of actress Gena Rowlands. She might be most well known for playing Allie in "The Notebook" and in my opinion, her death in that movie is one of the most moving scenes in all of cinema. This morning Gena Rowlands...
The Best Beers In Missoula According To “Experts”
Missoula is a beer-drinking city. We love a good hefeweizen, stout, porter, lager, pale ale or an IPA... ok, only some people enjoy an IPA. Others think you're drinking a vine soaked in Clorox. The bottom line is that we like beer, so I spent my "work" day "researching" Missoula's...
Southgate Health Center Will Replace Bed Bath and Beyond
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Providence Montana will open a new health center inside the former Bed Bath and Beyond location in Southgate Mall. I spoke to Amber Norris, Executive Director of Strategy and Business Development with Providence in the Montana service area about the purpose of the new Providence Southgate Health Center.
New Ways to Remember Montana’s Mann Gulch Tragedy
As a powerful period of recollection of the Mann Gulch firefighter tragedy concludes, the 75th-anniversary commemoration is also showing new ways for future generations to remember the sacrifice. Last week marked the anniversary of the tragic fire in Central Montana when 13 firefighters were caught in a massive "blow up"...
Montana State Park Makes Prestigious List of Places That Rival National Parks
Now that signs are pointing to fewer people moving to Montana, and the more popular places in Montana are getting the attention they deserve, I'd been waiting for some of the "under the radar" places in Montana to get more attention. I'm glad to see that a new article in...
Frightening Black Bear Attack on a Young Child in Montana
In an instant, the relative safety and security of a private campground turned to shock and panic. Imagine how you would feel being the parents of a young child under attack by a wild animal. That was the scene that was playing out in a campground near Red Lodge, Montana.
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