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Missoula Theft Investigation Leads to Drug Discovery and Arrest
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - A Missoula Police Department Officer responded to the Walmart on Mullan Road for a theft investigation. 34-year-old Tesla Hall and a male were thought to have secreted merchandise in a purse and backpack. While detaining Hall, she identified herself by several different names. The officer...
Meet The New Montana Grizzlies Softball Head Coach
After the 2024 season, the University of Montana announced the softball program and Head Coach Melanie Meuchel parted ways. Meuchel was only the second head coach in Griz Softball history, so the ensuing job hunt was unfamiliar territory for Athletic Director Kent Haslam and his staff. After Meuchel's resignation was...
Missoula County Sets the Record Straight About Fireworks Myth
We're only days away from the 4th of July yet already, you can hear fireworks going off around Missoula. This, of course, can be stressful for humans and animals alike, but what adds complication to this, is that there's some misinformation circulating about the use of fireworks around Missoula County.
Montana Hunters: FWP Spring Flyover Deer and Elk Surveys Mixed
As you might expect, some areas showed improved herd growth and some areas see lower numbers. Either way, it's helpful information for Montana hunters who are starting to focus their energy on fall hunting opportunities. And annual aerial surveys help give us some preliminary indications of where and why some areas may be more plentiful than others.
Intoxicated Man Sparks Fear at a Downtown Missoula Bar
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On June 21, 2024, Missoula Police Department Officers were dispatched to a bar in downtown Missoula for a report of a male threatening others and possibly flashing a gun. Officers arrived and spoke with three bar employees. The employees advised that a male, 23-year-old Drako...
A Big Change Is Coming To Amazon Deliveries In Montana
Your Amazon Deliveries Will Look Different Soon In Montana. Amazon has become one of the biggest companies in the world, shipping almost 6 billion packages a year. Soon, however, the way those packages arrive at your Montana door will look a bit different. Amazon Prime Day Has Been Announced. There...
Where to Get a Military Coin Display Made in Montana
I'd imagine there's a few of our fellow military and law enforcement veterans out there who are now in the same boat I am in. It was a nonstop 20 years following the 9/11 terror attacks. A busy civilian job, a young family, and then military training exercises and deployments...
Tim Sheehy Shines in National Interview with Radio’s Mark Levin
We were in the middle of a border security rally in Great Falls, Montana and I noticed that several of our listeners and readers were messaging me on all platforms- did you hear Tim Sheehy on Mark Levin's show right now?. I caught it later, and Tim Sheehy absolutely nailed...
From The Big Sky Conference To The NBA, 2 Players Selected In 1st Round
Last night was the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft. There hasn't been a ton of hype around this year's draft class. I consider myself a basketball fan and follower of the sport, yet I knew only two players taken in the top five (Reed Shppard from Kentucky to the Houston Rockets and Stephon Castle from UConn to the San Antonio Spurs).
Fireworks in Missoula: Rules, Safety Tips, and Celebrating Responsibly
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - With the 4th of July on the horizon, fireworks stands are opening, and that means the annual message that fireworks are legal in the county, but still illegal within the Missoula city limits. I spoke with Missoula Rural Fire Deputy Chief Corey Horsens on Thursday,...
Hurry! Frontier Airlines Offers Tickets for Price of Tank of Gas
I was having a conversation with my 11-year-old yesterday. He was trying to convince me that taking a train from Missoula to San Diego would be the best way to travel. I listened patiently as he broke down the cost, travel time and amenities. After he was finished I told him that I would much rather pay double the cost of a train ride and just fly there especially when airlines like Frontier are offering up affordable deals.
Remarkable University of Montana Students Educate the Public on the Magic Space
Year-round the University of Montana hosts planetarium shows guided by passionate student hosts and lectures that explore the beauty and mysteries of our universe. Planetarium Director and Astronomy Lecturer, Dr. Mark Reiser, hosts shows and supervises student’s shows at the Planetarium at the University of Montana. “Astronomy was my first love… we’re still married after all these years,” Reiser said. He has been hosting planetarium shows since he was an undergraduate in Wisconsin, through graduate school in Wyoming, and then into his teaching career at UM.
This Beautiful Reservoir Was Named Montana’s Best Swimming Hole
Summer is here, and many Montanans are frantically searching for ways to stay cool and beat the heat. Montana is full of excellent options for staying cool. There are tons of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs in the state. So, where is the best swimming hole in Montana?. Discover the Best...
Missoula Brewery Teams With Jeff Ament Again For New Beer
The excitement around Pearl Jam playing Missoula's Washington Grizzly Stadium this August is already starting to build. Recently I was contacted by a person from out of state who is coming to Montana for the concert and was wondering if I could possibly get them some kind of VIP backstage passes for him and his friend. I have never met this person. For the record, I can't.
If You See a Dog in Missoula Wearing Red or Yellow, Here’s What It Means
I just came across this really handy strategy that I'm going to start using with my dog. Missoula is absolutely a dog town. It's part of what I love about living here. But if you have a reactive dog like me, it can also be a challenge. My dog Buddy is a true buddy.
Walmart Changes are Coming With Digital Pricing in Montana Stores
One of the big stories of 2024 was when Wendy's announced that they were going to have digital menu board that can change the prices with a few clicks of a mouse. There were reports the chain was going to experiment with "surge pricing" in 2025, which means they can charge more at certain times of the day. There was a lot backlash about the prospect of that happening.
Missoula School Bus Rodeo Free For All Interested This Weekend
That's the assurance from certified CDL trainers who will be on hand to assist anyone who has always been curious about what it takes to skillfully handle a school bus. You have that opportunity free of charge both Saturday and Sunday. LIFE'S A "BEACH" Every summer, Missoula's Beach Transportation hosts...
Push for plastic ban, abortion rights could shape Missoula ballot
(Missoula Current) A push to get a ban on some plastics on the November ballot could put the City of Missoula in a pinch regarding its new fiscal budget and the cost of the election. Eric Hallstrom, director of Central Services for the city, is seeking $32,000 in the FY...
Clean energy to play central role in rehab of Missoula federal building
(Missoula Current) Efforts to renovate the downtown federal building for public use is running roughly one year behind schedule, officials said Wednesday. But as the work advances, it will explore a range of grants aimed at energy efficiency. The city and county are now deep into crafting their FY 25...
Judge hears arguments on Pintler Face logging stop
(Missoula Current) A federal court judge is debating whether or not to put a hold on logging projects already being carried out in the foothills of the Anaconda-Pintler Range. On Tuesday morning, Missoula federal district judge Dana Christensen heard arguments on whether he should grant environmental groups an injunction while their lawsuit challenges a Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest decision on the Pintler Face logging project between Anaconda and Wisdom.
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