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Wanted Man Arrested at Missoula Park for Drug Offenses
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 21st, a Missoula Police Department officer attempted to locate 41-year-old Bucky Smith so he could serve a warrant for his arrest. The officer spoke with an employee of the Johnson Street Shelter, who informed him that Smith may be at the nearby Montana Rail Link Park. Another officer was dispatched to the location and the two observed Smith sitting under a small pavilion.
An Exciting New Update On Butte’s Big Development Plans
BUTTE, MT - Have you tried to understand all the development plans in store for Butte but found it hard and tedious to try and keep up?. It seems like everyday there is a new update or change to the plans that promise to bring Butte into a new era: with new shopping experiences, more grocery stores, and big social spaces for everyone to hang out in and enjoy.
College football: Introduction of sideline tablets, 2-minute warning among rule changes for 2024
MISSOULA — College football is entering the 21st century even more this fall. The NCAA voted in the spring to allow programs in all three divisions to use tablets to review video during games. Big Sky members, including Montana, will be using iPads this season in a league-wide deal with GameStrat.
Expert shares tips for safely posting back-to-school photos while protecting your child's identity
GREAT FALLS, Mont. – As students head back to school across Montana this week, families are excited to capture those first-day moments. However, it's important to remember safety when sharing these photos online. Katie Cunningham, a school resource officer in Great Falls, emphasizes the importance of being cautious about...
Montana Attorney General Wants Narcan First Aid Kits in Public Spaces
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen appeared on Monday’s Talk Back show to continue his emphasis on the fight against fentanyl coming into Montana. Knudsen began by reminding listeners about just how deadly fentanyl can be. “Narcan is a counter agent to fentanyl,” began Knudsen....
Montana group uses co-op model to take on housing crisis
Click play to listen to this article. (Big Sky Connection) A coalition of advocates is using a novel approach to address the housing shortage in Missoula, helping renters become owners. Prices and availability continue to be a problem in Montana. Neighborworks Montana and the North Missoula Community Development Corporation are...
New season of ‘Montana PBS Reports: IMPACT’ to premiere Sept. 12
BOZEMAN — The third season of “Montana PBS Reports: IMPACT” will premiere with a new episode Sept. 12. The episode examines two proposed amendments to the Montana Constitution. The first, Constitutional Initiative 126, would end the practice of each political party having its own primary ballot and create a system where all candidates appear on the same ballot, with the top four vote-getters advancing to the general election, regardless of party. The second amendment examined in the episode, Constitutional Initiative 127, would make it so candidates would need a majority of votes to win an election, rather than a plurality as they do now.
They’re on the Ballot Now
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Missoula Police Officer Subdues Man Attempting to Evade Arrest
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At approximately 8:27 p.m. on August 25, 2024, a Missoula Police Department Officer responded to a report of two occupants in a parked vehicle who were slumped over and “drooling” in a parking lot on North Reserve Street. The officer arrived on scene and observed a male and female inside the vehicle.
Montana Tech announces first student Fulbright Scholar
MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Technological University is celebrating Trevor Russell, a Materials Science Ph.D. student who is the university's first student Fulbright Scholar. Russell leaves Sept. 1 tostudy ceramic composite processing at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) in Lugano, Switzerland. The Fulbright Program...
UM Western announces plans for 32nd Bulldog Bash
MISSOULA, Mont. — The University of Montana Western has announced plans for the 32nd annual Bulldog Bash. The dinner and auction will take place Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Keltz Arena. The event raises funds for scholarships and projects that benefit student-athletes. Full release:. The...
Cooler Temps Are Timely For 450 Acre ‘Ratio Mountain’ Wildfire North Of Whitehall
The Ratio Mountain wildfire began on Sunday, August 18th, 2024 and is located about 15 miles northwest of Whitehall, Montana. NOTE: All of the details related to this wildfire were gathered from Wildfire.org and are accurate as of this writing. Many details about wildfires can change quickly. So far in 2024, about 85,000 acres have burned across Montana.
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