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What it Means if You See a McDonald’s With Turquoise Arches Instead of Yellow
The McDonald's logo remains one of the most recognizable not only among fast food restaurants, but all brand names. The chain's trademark "golden arches" lets fast food-seekers know what they're going to get. But what happens if those arches are no longer golden?. Where Is There a McDonald's With Turquoise...
2024 Wildfire Protection Plan Available for Missoula Neighborhood
The Friends of Grant Creek and the Missoula County Office of Emergency Management have completed, and made available online, a wildfire protection plan. The plan serves as a resource for home and landowners in the area and is part of the 2018 Missoula County Community Wildfire Protection Plan, according to a press release from Missoula County.
Montana Is One of the Most Dangerous Places to Drive on the 4th of July
With the 4th of July right around the corner, travel experts are already predicting that this year will break records for how many people will be traveling. That means a lot of people will be on Montana's roads. We know that data supports troubling realities about driving in Montana. In...
Montana’s COVID-19 CDC Forecast: Infections ‘Likely Growing’
The 4th of July weekend is approaching and travel is expected to boom. AAA predicts over 70 million Americans will be traveling sometime during the holiday week, potentially surpassing pre-pandemic travel records. Families will be getting together around grills and celebrating our independence. While this surge in travel can be exciting for some, it's also crucial to stay informed about COVID-19 trends, especially for those venturing westward.
Stunning Montana Home from Hit MTV Show Now for Sale
During the height of the pandemic, when everyone was still spending most of their time working from home, a camera crew filmed a hit MTV reality show in our own backyard. They did a fantastic job of keeping it under wraps. I only discovered it was being filmed when my future mother-in-law mentioned something about a shirtless guy running around her neighborhood with a camera crew.
Montana Has Great Places If You Need A ‘Digital Detox’
Using technology as a tool is something that I do every day as a part of my job. Most of the time I don't realize how much I rely on technology, until I am in a position where I can't access it. That's what happened to me last weekend, and for me, it was a much better situation than I thought it would be.
The Burger We Needed To Have in Great Falls, Montana
It was the burger we needed to have in Great Falls, Montana. I heard about Roadhouse Diner in Great Falls thanks to Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter's podcast. Then, Bare Knuckle Fight champion "King Kai" Stewart and his Coach Dave Evans confirmed it- you gotta get a Roadhouse burger. Earlier...
Former BLM Employee Sentenced for Forgery in Missoula Court
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - 53-year-old Adrian Anthony Aragon was sentenced in Missoula Federal Court this week to over two years in prison after admitting to stealing more than $10,000 by using his employee credit card for personal expenses. I spoke with Montana’s U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich on Wednesday on...
Missoula’s Left Divided, Sandy Vasecka Tackling Transient Crisis
Hats off to Missoula City Councilwoman Sandy Vasecka. She's been the lone voice in the wilderness for quite some time now on the transient crisis in Missoula. A while back she joined us on our statewide radio talk show to talk about how bad the transient crisis has become in Missoula. There's people doing drugs in the middle of the street, there's transients masturbating in public, and one transient even defecated in a water fountain in a local park. She can't even take her toddler to the park near her own house.
Missoula Schools Increase Pay for Teachers and ‘Backbone Workers’
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At the close of his first year as the Superintendent of Missoula School District One, Micah Hill spent a busy hour on the KGVO Talk Back show answering questions from listeners on a variety of topics. Hill was pleased to report that teacher salaries at...
Gigantic Stone Wall in Montana Makes Headlines, But Why?
A huge stone wall discovered in Montana could be an ancient megastructure. Experts have suggested that the wall may be man-made and predate the last ice age. The wall remained hidden for centuries until is was found on private land in southwest Montana. Massive Stone Wall Discovered in Montana Makes...
Fire Levy Enables New Firefighters to Afford Missoula Housing
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The recently passed levy for the Missoula City Fire Department will finally allow for the purchase of sorely needed new fire engines and other equipment necessary to carry out their mission, as well as help to attract new firefighters with more competitive pay and benefits.
Ugh, Deer Flies! I Just Discovered a Stupidly Easy Way to Outsmart Them
If your neighborhood is anything like mine, there's a specific two-week period in the summer when the temperature is steamy, the breeze is non-existent, and it happens. This happened precisely two days ago, just after a pretty bad thunderstorm. I walked out, inhaled the gloopy air, and a deer fly landed on me and bit HARD. It was waiting for me.
Montana Spa Ranked Best In The United States
Everyone needs a little rest and relaxation from time to time. For many Montanans, that means a camping trip, a float down a Montana river, or maybe some fly fishing or a hike in the backcountry. For others, it might mean a day at a local spa being pampered and massaged.
It’s Raining Kittens at Humane Society of Western Montana
It is pretty rare when there are ample vacancies to begin with, but the summer season is bringing a storm of animals waiting for adoption. It was another Take Me Home Tuesday at the radio stations, sponsored by our animal loving friends at Paul's Pancake Parlor in Missoula. Janet from the Humane Society of Western Montana introduced us to a couple of quiet, gentle and adorable little guys hoping for their forever homes. And what a matching set they would be if you wanted two!
Missoula City Council President on Marathon 10-Hour Long Meeting
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The longest Missoula City Council meeting in recent memory was finally gaveled to a close just before 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, after having begun at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. I spoke with Missoula City Council President Amber Sherrill on Tuesday morning about the marathon session...
UPDATE: Take A Look At The Griz Football Practice Facility
Clearly, I am having the itch for some football. I recently constructed a gallery of the 2023 Griz Football season through some incredible photos taken by the University photographer. Check it out below. We still need to wait a few months for the season opener VS Missouri State (August 31...
Montana Residents Warned: Avoid Mailing Checks on Specific Days
When was the last time you wrote a check? I had to order more checks recently. It was odd to think that I wrote enough checks to need a refill. Remember the days before debit cards? When we would either deal in cash or check. I can remember the day when I went bowling with no cash. I can remember the look on the bowling alley employee's face when I busted out my checkbook to rent a pair of bowling shoes.
A Massive New Dinosaur Has Been Found In Montana
An Amazing New Dinosaur Has Been Discovered In Montana. It's not every day that Montana makes national news, but this is very cool. A new dinosaur has been found in the ancient swamps of Montana. Wait, Ancient Swamps Of Montana?. Yep, the ancient swamps of Montana is where this dinosaur...
Montana Plans to Replace This Important Bitterroot River Bridge
There isn't a firm construction date yet. But engineers with the Montana Department of Transportation say they've decided to proceed with the replacement of a critical span across the Bitterroot River. That will mean some big travel impacts for residents of the Corvallis area. But it also means the aging...
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