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New $70 Million Residence Hall Breaks Ground on the UM Campus
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Along with University of Montana officials like President Seth Bodnar and Director of Housing John Nugent, the featured guests for the groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday morning of what will be the largest residence hall on campus were dozens of RA’s (Resident Advisors) who Bodnar pointed out in his opening remarks.
Don’t Be Surprised When A Computer Greets You At Missoula Drive-Thrus
Technology continues to advance in almost every industry, including the fast food industry. There was the viral story about how Wendy's will roll out digital menus, which led people to discuss the possibility of "surge pricing" for the restaurant. Most fast food places have apps that can make ordering easier,...
Montana DOJ Holding Arsonists & Other Criminals Accountable
Remember that fire back in the summer of 2021 that destroyed 14 homes on Finley Point? The fire North of Polson, Montana forced evacuations and caused a lot of damage- damage that I could still see firsthand after driving along Flathead Lake this past weekend. The arsonist who set that...
Did You See “Brick Suit Guy” in Bozeman, Montana?
I mentioned on the radio and social media last week that I would be covering the Trump Rally in Bozeman, Montana on Friday night. That's when a couple of our followers told me: "you should go find Brick Suit Guy!" Fast forward to Friday night in Bozeman, and I'm hanging...
Delicious Fall Flavors You Can Find in Missoula That Aren’t Pumpkin Spice
With Halloween decorations showing up as early as July (and in some cases, maybe even June) it's already "Pumpkin Spice Season." Lattes, candles, cookies, ice cream, beer--you can find pumpkin spice almost anywhere. No, really. Her Campus put together a list of the weirdest things that are pumpkin spiced flavor, and you might find yourself shaking your head at a few of them.
Skier Makes Insane Run in MT and Gets Paid from Go Pro
Some skiers and boarders are always looking ahead to the upcoming winter season, even in the middle of the summer. They are hoping for that "epic powder", as they clutch their new season pass that they got at the very end of last season. Montana still has some summer left, but that doesn't mean we can't look back at an amazing ski run from last season. The forecast for the first "frost dates" will be here before the end of the month. We may also see some extremely cold temps this winter.
Missoula airport lands $3.4M to complete terminal expansion
(Missoula Current) As Missoula Montana Airport navigates a record summer, it’s also welcoming $3.4 million in additional federal funding to close out one of its major projects. Sen. Jon Tester last week announced the funding in the latest allocation from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The airport received $6 million...
Montana Movie Puts Spotlight On States Most Famous Serial Killer
I was browsing through Hulu the other day looking for something to watch and came across a movie that piqued my interest. I've long been a fan of movies based in Montana, and when I read that this particular movie was filmed here, I decided to check it out. Not to mention that I've always been intrigued with the subject matter and the person the movie is based upon.
KGRZ Rebranding With A New Logo, New Talk Show & More Griz Content!
Let's. Go. We are stoked to announce our sports station KGRZ is rebranding with a new logo, a new Monday-Friday sports talk show and a whole lot more Montana Grizzlies content. The new logo. Our graphics team did an awesome job of rebranding the new KGRZ logo to align closer...
Montana Water Park Faces Demolition: A Popular Landmark Gone
Growing up as a child in the 80s and 90s was great. It was far different than what life is like for a kid today. In the summertime, kids were basically booted out of the house each day and only expected to be home before the street lights came on. We spent all of our time outside in the summer. Whether it was building forts, riding bikes, or simply running through the sprinkler. Occasionally we would get the opportunity to go to the local pool or even a splash pad. But, every once in a while, our parents would load us up for a wet and wild adventure to the waterpark.
Montana May Be Ranked Even Worse For Retirement Than We Thought
We've written about how well Montana ranks as an option for retirees in the past, but a new report shows that Montana might be much less favorable than the first report indicated. At the beginning of 2024, the financial website Wallet Hub ranked Montana as being a top 10 state...
Did This Montana Redditor Just Ruin the End of Yellowstone?
With local production of "Yellowstone" winding down, some local residents are saying "good riddance" to the hit TV show, evening going to the point of posting a big "spoiler" to the upcoming finale this fall. I'm not going to go that deep, so if you're a fan, you can read...
Changes in Real Estate Commissions Could Lower Missoula Home Prices
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - According to the National Association of Realtors, a recent national settlement over the current real estate commission structure could possibly help lower home prices. I spoke with Brint Wahlberg, President of the Missoula Organization of Realtors who described the current method of buying and selling...
Tiny Robots Could Revive Montana Forests After Wildfires
Montana's wildfires have been growing each year. Just this year alone Montana has seen 111,000 acres burned. Thankfully the moisture we have received lately is helping with the fires and also stopping new fires from starting. According to the Montana Free Press update from 8/9. The statewide forecast for the...
Montana’s Brand New State Record Chinook Salmon is a Whopper
Three weeks ago, an angler came oh-so-close. But just last Friday, August 9, someone actually sealed the deal. Yes, Montana has a new state record Chinook salmon. And it's one of those stories that reminds all of us anglers that it isn't always about endless hours targeting the biggest of the big or having all the latest electronics. Our new record-holder was nice enough to share some details with the Montana Outdoor Radio Show.
Montana FWP Director Talks About ‘Translocating’ Grizzly Bears
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Director Dustin Temple appeared on the Tuesday KGVO Talk Back show to discuss the successful translocation of two grizzly bears out of Montana to Wyoming. Through a special partnership between Montana Governor Greg Gianforte and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, Temple...
Montana’s Best Seafood Restaurant Is in Missoula
Being a landlocked state hundreds of miles from the nearest coast, finding good seafood in Montana can sometimes be difficult. I am a seafood fan. When I get a chance to eat good seafood, I am usually excited. Missoula used to have more seafood restaurants, but over the years we...
Montana Is One of the Best States To Live in 2024
Montana is one of the best places to live. There are people who have known this for generations, and then there are people who are just finding out about it recently. If I were to sit and list all of the positive things about Montana it would take me days to list it all.
Former Griz Makes NFL Milestone This Weekend
The NFL Preseason began last week. It's the time of year when football fans are eager to have the game back in their lives but also worry about their team's star player going down with an injury in a mostly meaningless game. But the NFL Preseason is also an intriguing...
My FAVORITE Photo from the Trump Rally in Bozeman
I first ran into Nikki with Canty Boots down at Cowboy Christmas during the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. I was down there doing a LIVE radio show the Rand's Custom Hats booth and trying to feature all of the Montana connections I could possibly find. When I showed...
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