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Montana Governor Addresses Miller Peak and Horse Gulch Fires
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Montana Governor Greg Gianforte called into the KGVO Talk Back show on Wednesday, and began the conversation by addressing the wildfires now burning throughout the state; principally near Missoula and Helena. “We have 75 active fires in the state right now,” began Governor Gianforte. “You...
Need Help in Missoula County? Dial 211, 988, and 911 for Assistance
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Missoula Public Health, in their growing effort to provide the help that Missoula County residents may need in a variety of situations, is promoting the fact that ‘Help is 3 Numbers Away’. I spoke with Leah Fitch-Brody on Tuesday about three important programs...
Latest Details From the Miller Peak Fire Information Officer
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - I spoke with Amanda Frickel, Public Information Officer with the Lolo National Forest for the Miller Peak Fire about the details as of 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday. “We stand at about 1970 acres,” began Frickel. “We have a total personnel of 166. We have six...
20 Copycat Snacks Being Investigated by Feds for Containing THC
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission are cracking down on companies that are creating copycat versions of popular snacks and infusing them with delta-8 THC. In a joint press release, the two organizations said it has issued warning letters to five different companies across the U.S....
Montana’s High School Graduation Rates Could See Improvement
The back-to-school advertisements have started and when you look at the calendar, summer is already half over. That means the high school graduating class of 2025 will be trading their lazy days of summer for textbooks soon. For some Montana students the path to a diploma isn't always a straight line or an easy one. Not all seniors entering school this fall will be graduating in 2025.
Marty Friedman Plays His Favorite Riffs
We're thrilled to welcome Marty Friedman as a guest on Loudwire's Gear Factor series, with the guitar great sharing the riffs and bands that made him want to pick up the guitar, some valuable (and not so valuable) advice he picked up from his guitar teacher and reflecting on some of his own favorite riffs from his music.
It’s Here, Time For the Exciting 2024 Bitterroot Celtic Games
Time to dust off the kilt, the armor, or just your favorite pirate shirt! It is once again time for the Bitterroot Celtic Games and Gathering. Coming August 17th and 18th at the Daly Mansion in Hamilton. Bitterroot Celtic Games Celebrates 15 Years. The 15th annual games are expected to...
LATEST: Estimated Costs to Fight Montana’s Biggest Wildfires Summer 2024
With a mild beginning to summer in Western Montana, multiple fires across the state have signaled that the state is now in "fire season." The Lolo National Forest Service announced on July 16 that they would be increasing the fire danger to extreme for forest lands, but they also share another statistic.
Montana Actually Ranks High When It Comes To Excellent Beer Choices
"A little bit of beer is divine medicine."- Paracelsus, a Greek physician. Montana has had a long relationship with beer, and it looks like that isn't going to be slowing down anytime soon. Montana State University and the University of Montana are both offering classes on brewing beer, ensuring new generations of brewers will learn what makes a great beer.
Will it Really be This Scorching Hot in Montana?
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Although a change may be coming next week, Western Montana's forecast looks like we could be heading for the hottest weekend so far this summer, with most locations seeing triple-digit temperatures. Some of those readings will come close to record temperatures but aren't forecast to...
Don’t Bring These Common Produce From Canada to Montana
When you live in Montana, it's easy to think of Canada as “the Montana to the north.” Yes, you have to cross a border and yes, the mileage turns to kilometers, but a lot of Montana’s geography is similar to Canada’s (or at least, western Canada’s). The gorgeous mountains, lakes, rivers, wildlife—you get the idea.
You Need To Know About Parking Changes at the Missoula Airport
The Missoula Airport is going through changes. The expansion has been impressive and it's not done yet. As the airport continues to expand, airlines have added more direct flights, and even a new airline, Sun Country Airlines, is now offering service at the Missoula Airport. There's another change that has...
Tom Morello Blasts Rage Against the Machine Fans for False Claims Against Band
Rage Against the Machine guitarist has weighed in on several criticisms lobbied against the group by fans on the X platform, with the discussion primarily dealing with whether or not the anti-establishment rockers required fans to be vaccinated in order to attend their 2022 reunion run. In a since-deleted tweet...
25 Best Rock Songs of the 1980s
What are the best rock songs of the 1980s? It was a decade that saw quite a bit of change as acts moved beyond the catchy guitar riffs of the '70s to show more technical prowess and a broader range of instrumentation while expanding the definitions of what rock could be and sound like.
The Scientific Reason You Make a ‘Stank Face’ at Wicked Guitar Riffs
Why, if something as a guitar riff can be so enjoyable, do we make what's known as the "stank face" in response to hearing something so initially impactful and impressive? As it turns out, on top of the many theories about the history of the "stank face," there's also a bit of science behind it.
What Is the ‘Rhino’ Piercing + Why Is It Trending?
What is the "rhino" piercing and why is it trending?. To coincide with the nu-metal revival that's taken place over the last few years, it appears that facial piercings are experiencing an increase in popularity as well. The rhino piercing is the latest that's gone viral — according to Wethrift,...
PHOTOS: See the New Home of The Vespiary and Mount Jumbo Textiles in Missoula
As if following Lewis Carroll's white rabbit, three signs led me upstairs and around corners, a miniature urban adventure, through the Warehouse Mall to the new home of The Vespiary and Mount Jumbo Textiles. Nestled inside two rooms, stacks of books and rows of fabrics enveloped the walls in the...
Setlist + Video – Limp Bizkit Kick Off ‘Loserville’ Summer Tour
Limp Bizkit officially kicked off their Loserville summer tour last night (July 16), treating the Somerset, Wisconsin crowd to a 15-song set loaded with classics and a pair of covers. The trek also features special guests Bones, Eddy Baker & Xavier Wulf, N8NOFACE and Corey Feldman, with Riff Raff serving...
Interview: Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Discusses New Book + Why He Doesn’t Really Care About Celebrating Anniversaries
"I'm about out of things to say about a record we did 20 years ago. I have nothing really new to say and a lot of those memories are hazy." Randy Blythe minced no words when he hung out on Loudwire Nights Tuesday (July 16) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Lamb of God's album, Ashes of the Wake.
Unlicensed Driver Had a BAC of .269, 5th DUI Arrest in Missoula
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 13, 2024, at approximately 11:43 PM, a Missoula Police Department Officer observed a green Subaru fail to make a complete stop at the Intersection of Ryman and Front Street. Then the vehicle failed to make a complete stop at a red light before turning south on Higgins Ave.
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