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23-year-old man arrested in stabbing near Hayden
HAYDEN, Idaho - The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office arrested a 23-year-old man suspected to be involved in a stabbing. Around 3 a.m. on Monday, KCSO responded to a house with reports of a stabbing near Hayden with at least two people injured. Andrew Trump, 23, was found by police at...
Two Edgar S. Paxson Paintings Reunited in Missoula Courtroom
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Two paintings by renowned Montana artist Edgar S. Paxson that had been separated for many years have now been reunited in the Missoula County Courthouse. I spoke with Rafael Chacon, Director of the Montana Museum of Art and Culture in Missoula, who explained how the...
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 Huckleberries Struggle Amid Harsh Drought Conditions
In agriculture, every year is different. Some years you may get plenty of rain, the next may be drought. Some years you have an early spring. Some years you have a blistery winter late into May. According to KPAX. In January, we experienced an arctic outbreak of sub-zero temperatures, and...
Montana Ranks Among States with Highest Pizza Prices in America
Inflation is starting to show its ugly face. As prices of everyday items continue to rise, we are beginning to take notice of our wallets. For wide-open places like Montana, shipping of goods can make prices more expensive. Granted we are not as remote as Alaska or Hawaii, but there is a lot of ground to cover to deliver goods around Montana. We were making things more expensive.
Montana Has One of the Highest Resignation Rates in the Country
It doesn't matter which way you look at the data, Montanans appear to be leaving jobs for one reason or another. It used to be that people would say that a person stayed at a job on average for seven years. That's not too far off from an Employee Tenure report issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 indicating that "wage and salary workers in the public sector had a median tenure of 6.8 years."
Montana Man Survived 5 Days on Creek Water
Montana Tough. That's what Zachary Demoss and his family, friends are. This young man wrecked his motorcycle in the high country of Idaho, busting up his body, yet withstood five painful days and nights until rescued. Zachary's ordeal began August 11th on a ride with two friends along mountain highway...
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.
World’s Best Husband is from Montana? Olympic Couple Goes Viral
As a man from Montana, I am proud of the image the rest of the country has for us. People view Montanans as tough and hearty people. Cowboys and miners swinging hammers or hauling hay. This is why I am willing to bet that most people don't view Montana men as affectionate and cuddly... Until now.
Firefighters Hope for Progress on Bitterroot’s Latest Fire
If you were managing a wildfire, Monday's weather is exactly what you would order. Clear skies for water and retardant drops, cool morning with mild afternoon temperatures, and no wind are expected to favor firefighters battling the 1000-acre Sharrott Fire, which started in the Bitterroot Valley from a passing thunderstorm on Friday afternoon.
More than 100,000 gallons of water/retardant dropped on Sharrott Creek Fire
MISSOULA, Mont. — A community meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Stevensville High School gymnasium, located at 300 Park Avenue in Stevensville. The event will also be livestreamed on the Discover Bitterroot National Forest Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/discoverbitterrootnf/. Questions from online viewers may...
Missoula Airport to offer pass to food and beverage services
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula Montana Airport will start selling the "Explore MSO Pass" allowing guests without tickets to enjoy the airport's amenities. The passes will give visitors access to the airport bar and the observation lounge on the third floor. For more information on how to get a...
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