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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.
Billings Public Schools adopt cellphone restrictions to improve student focus and learning
BILLINGS, Mont. – A new policy to limit cellphone use in Billings Public Schools aims to enhance student engagement and participation in class. According to the American Psychological Association, teens spend an average of five hours a day on social media. Most of this is accessed through their phones. In Montana, teachers have observed students focusing more on their screens than classroom lessons.
Mission Valley Power and DHRD Launch Workforce Pilot Project
PABLO — A new one-year training program was established to guide participants into roles as Groundmen or Electrical Instrument Mechanics (EIM) within the power utility industry. The Mission Valley Power (MVP) and Department of Human Resource Development (DHRD) Workforce Pilot Project includes seven individuals. “These guys are the lifeblood...
After Boise State commitment, Kalispell Glacier QB Jackson Presley has big goals for 2024 season
KALISPELL — Jackson Presley is entering his junior year at Kalispell Glacier. After a deep state playoff run in his sophomore season last fall, he has established himself as one of the must-watch quarterbacks in Class AA. His early success in high school football is already drawing attention at...
Ebb and flow in Big Sky: Gallatin River Gallery closes after 25 years as a thriving community business
Julie Gustafson opened the Gallatin River Gallery in Big Sky in 1999. Her first reception was on the winter solstice; only a few people came. But an interesting woman named Buzzy Vick attended that night, a cowboy poet, and she and Gustafson connected over their love for the West. It was then Gustafson knew this was what she was meant to do.
Actor With Montana Roots Embraces Fame To Help Others
The popularity of the show Yellowstone has turned into big business for not only Montana but the stars of the series. As the original Yellowstone gets ready to enter the second part of its final season, there's no denying its impact on the state of Montana. According to a report from the University of Montana from 2023, the show is responsible for over 2 million visitors and over 700 million dollars in extra revenue.
Here’s How Montana Can Be Better For Veterans
Montana has its share of Veterans. Many Montanans have worn a uniform and helped to defend our country. I have family members who have served in the military and some family members who continue to proudly serve our country. When men and women have completed their service to our country,...
The Montana Fire Report: Aug. 17–23
This story is excerpted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday. While much of Montana’s landscape currently features a small number of large, ongoing blazes, the state’s southeastern corner contains several new fires that grew rapidly over the last several days.
NJ man avoids prison after molesting woman on flight
✈️ Robbinsville man admitted groping woman next to him on plane. ✈️ The woman was too frightened to tell the flight crew what happened. A New Jersey man who admitted to groping a passenger sitting next to him on a flight from Newark to Montana in September was sentenced to probation.
"Remember The Children" of Boarding Schools
FORT SHAW — On August 15, Susan Webber, Montana State Senator, invited people to visit the grounds of Fort Shaw Industrial Indian School, which operated from 1892 to 1910. Fort Shaw is known for its 1904 girls’ championship basketball team, but there is much more to learn about the children who attended. Questions remain about their attendance, education, backgrounds, and the accuracy of the records.
Lost Motorcyclist Cheats Death! Survives 5 Days on Creek Water After Idaho Crash!
WALLACE, ID – Just a day after authorities in Idaho said they were winding down a days-long search for a missing motorcyclist, the injured man was found by a family friend. Zachary Demoss, 24, from Montana, was riding his black 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle in Idaho with a couple of friends when he was last seen on the afternoon of Aug. 11, according to the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office.
Every NFL Player From Montana (2004-2013)
Last week, we highlighted Montana-born players from the last decade. If you missed it, you can revisit it below. READ MORE: Every NFL Player From Montana (2014-Now) Now, we're diving into the previous decade (2004-2013). There is some crossover for the guys featured in the 2014-Now list and the 2004-2013 list. I'm organizing guys by the last year they played in the NFL.
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