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Megadeth’s Six Best 21st Century Songs
Here are Megadeth's six best songs released in the 21st century. The thrash legends have been, by far, the most prolific among the 'Big 4' with a 16-album catalog that includes eight 21st century LPs. By comparison, Slayer have released 12 records with Anthrax and Metallica at 11 apiece. Despite...
The Rock Playlist the Atlanta Falcons Made for NFL QB Kirk Cousins’ Birthday
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins generated some online buzz Monday (Aug. 19) when the team supposedly turned over their practice playlist to the QB for his 36th birthday and it was filled with early 2000s rock jams. Cousins, who previously professed his love for Creed and even investigated booking them...
Serj Tankian Explains How His Toyota Prius Helped Push Him to Release New Solo EP, ‘Foundations’
You may not immediately connect the Toyota Prius with metal or rock and roll, but for System of a Down's Serj Tankian, the car is a huge reason why fans are hearing new solo music from him this year. "I had this old Prius that I kept around, even though...
Travis + Jason Kelce’s Garage Beer Co. Parodies Korn on New Merch Item
Those Kelce brothers are at it again as the NFL stars' beer company — Garage Beer — has given another nod to metal, this time ripping off nu-metal legends Korn on a new merch item. Earlier this summer, Garage Beer unveiled a dripping death metal-styled logo with a...
An Open Letter To Montana’s Power Workers
Thank you for all that you have done for our communities this summer. You have been dealing with the aftermath of storm after storm that has caused havoc on the power grid. There have been thousands of households that have been without power this summer. You have been working tirelessly to continue to get power back restored.
The One Thing That Kickstarted MGK’s Sobriety Journey
MGK had to get his heart broken before he got sober. The performer revealed the events that led to him starting down the path to sobriety during a recent appearance on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast. The topic of sobriety was brought up fairly early in the episode...
Peter Christian On How He Became Griz Football PA Announcer
Peter Christian. He is an absolute legend. Christian is one of, if not the, most respected news reporters in Missoula and Montana over the last four decades. He's also the long-time in-house voice at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, and when the new season kicks on August 31, it will mark year number 27 for Christian's role as PA Announcer.
Man Refuses to Stop Stealing From This Missoula Store
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 18, 2024, at approximately 11:15 AM, Missoula Police Department Officers responded to the Mullan Road Walmart regarding a person to be removed. Upon arrival, an officer met with a Loss Prevention Officer (LPO) who advised that Walmart had been having ongoing issues with 36-year-old James Belisle. Belisle repeatedly trespassed and stole merchandise from the store.
Missoula Woman Swallows Meth While in the Back of a Patrol Car
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 18, 2024, at approximately 9:30 AM, Missoula Police Department Officers were dispatched to the Poverello Center in response to a report of a person to be removed. Dispatch informed the officer that the reporting party, a staff member, stated that Amy Hout had thrown a knife at him. The staff member also reported that Hout had been previously trespassed from the property multiple times.
Richest Man In Montana Worth Almost 14 Times More Than Beyoncé
We always think of celebrities as being rich, and well they are. They are, however, relatively dirt poor when you compare them to billionaires. In fact we're probably closer in wealth to celebrities than they are to the billionaires. Not that I think any of them are worrying about how to put food on their table.
Missoula Gets Special Shout Out in the New York Post for National List of Best Sandwiches
It's not much of a secret that Missoula has amazing sandwiches. The Cuban or Whoppa at Worden's, the Doc Holiday at Doc's Sandwich Shop, the Fruity Bird at Market on Front--maybe it's because we're a University town, but we have some fine sandwiches and sandwich shops. One shop is not...
West Nile Virus Has Been Reported in Montana
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Montana Department of Health and Human Services announced this week that West Nile virus has been reported in Montana, primarily in counties in northern and eastern Montana. I spoke with DPHHS Vectorborne Disease Epidemiologist Devon Cozart on Tuesday who provided details. West Nile Virus...
Missoula City Council Approves the 2025 Budget With an 8 to 4 Vote
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Fiscal Year 2025 Missoula city budget was approved by an 8 to 4 vote by the City Council at their regular Monday night meeting. The 2025 budget brings an estimated tax increase of 5.96 percent, including the general fund, road district, and park district. The voter-approved fire levy (June) 11.08% total tax increase for a home with an assessed value of $450,000 is $307 per year (Including general fund, road district, park district, and fire levy).
Cheap Pancakes and Guns & Hoses Make for a Sensational Saturday
Come early. Come hungry. Then kids, burn off some of that food during the relay races. Those are just some of the festivities to be enjoyed on the final weekend before Labor Day, as Kiwanis Club of Missoula serves up their 63rd annual all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast this Saturday, August 24, from 8:00 a.m. until noon. The breakfast will be served at Ogren Park Allegiance Field, home of our Missoula Paddleheads minor league baseball team.
Paramore’s Hayley Williams Pays Tribute to Freddie Mercury Live With Triumphant Callback
Having the opportunity to play London's Wembley Stadium, 's Hayley Williams used the stage to pay musical tribute to Queen's Freddie Mercury with an epic callback. The band were performing during one of Taylor Swift's Eras tour stops when Williams decided to have a little fun. Stepping out onto a runway leading out to the audience, Williams told the crowd, "I've got one minute to try something and I need you to help me."
National Radio Day: Why Radio Is Still Important
Happy National Radio Day! Radio has been a source of entertainment since the early 1900s, and while radio as a medium has been supplanted by new forms of technology (as highlighted by The Buggles), radio can still be plenty entertaining and still serves essential functions in the community. AKA quality,...
King of ’99, Fred Durst, Lands Cameo in New Movie From Ex-‘SNL’ Star
The king of 1999, Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst, is set to make an appearance in a new comedy-horror film set at the turn of the century titled Y2K. The movie comes from writer-director and former Saturday Night Live cast member Kyle Mooney, who also has a supporting role in the film.
TOTFEST 2024: Photos of a Spud-Tacular Music Event in Missoula
Long ago, Walking Corpse Syndrome's former frontman Leif had a craving for a proper tater tot casserole. He reached out to social media for suggestions on how to make the best tater tot casserole. Soon after he wrote the message, he passed out. But, when he woke the next day, he had people battling over who had the best recipe.
Kalispell Lightning Strike Sends Three to the Hospital
Kalispell School District leaders are expected to do a further investigation into a lightning strike that injured 3-people during a soccer practice at Glacier High School Monday evening. The strike, which hit just before 6 pm, sent two players and a coach to the hospital. The second player was in...
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