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Four Measures of How Safe Montana Is Compared to Other States
Recently we learned that Montana is one of the most dangerous places to be during the 4th of July because that holiday is one where many people travel, and Montana is known for having may fatal car accidents during that holiday weekend and fatal accidents of different kinds. But Montanans...
A New Scam Is Hitting Montana, And It’s Surprising
Keep your money in your pocket and avoid this new scam hitting Montana. There have been scams in Montana dealing with fake warrants, fundraisers, and tax penalties, but scammers have been getting creative over the years. New Scams Hitting Montana. Some new scams hitting Montana have been over social media...
Gov. Gianforte: Montana National Guard is Ready to Fight Fires If Needed
The 2024 wildfire season is well underway on Montana, and there have already been76 fires reported, according to Gov. Greg Gianforte, who spoke on our Missoula sister station KGVO recently. He told listeners that the state was prepared for this fire season. In addition to money set aside by the state legislature for firefighting costs, and firefighters have been doing a great job attacking and containing more than six dozen wild fires so far.
Wyoming’s Above-Average Alcohol Consumption May Be Increasing the State’s DUI Deaths
An analysis looking at data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that eight of the ten states with the highest fatal DUI rates also report some of the highest alcohol consumption levels nationwide. The study looks at the number of deadly crashes involving drivers under the influence of...
Booksellers hope to capture tourist traffic with Bookstore Trail
Montana is known for big skies, breweries and … bookstores? At least, that’s what a coalition of independent bookstores across the state are hoping - as they launch the second summer of Montana’s Bookstore Trail. Print is a bookshop tucked just west of Highway 93 on Main...
Tribal nations, Urban Indian Health Organizations, to receive $6.5M for behavioral health support
Tribal nations and Urban Indian Health Organizations will receive $6.5 million in one-time grants for behavioral health services in Native American communities, the Governor’s Office announced Wednesday. The Behavioral Health System for Future Generations Commission recommended the investment, the latest allocation of $300 million in funding to support behavioral health and developmental disabilities systems in […] The post Tribal nations, Urban Indian Health Organizations, to receive $6.5M for behavioral health support appeared first on Daily Montanan.
New Housing Development Underway Near ZooMontana
A new housing project is underway on Billings' West End. Perhaps you've noticed the heavy equipment moving dirt for infrastructure at the south end of Shiloh Drive, near ZooMontana. I stopped to grab a couple of quick pictures last week, pondering what the development might be. "It's probably another shopping...
UPDATE: University of Montana’s ‘Monte’ Wins Another Award
UPDATE 7/19/24/ 7:30am- Congratulations to the University of Montana's mascot Monte for wining the latest edition of the Big Sky Conference's Mascot Challenge. Monte defeated the University of Idaho's "Joe Vandal". This makes it a back-to-back win for Monte, who took home the crown last year. The University of Montana...
Missoula Police Defuse Dramatic Knife Altercation at Gas Station
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 16, 2024, Missoula Police Department Officers responded to a gas station in the 1500 block of Toole Ave. Officers were informed that a 911 caller had reported that a male had pulled a knife on another person. The 911 caller further reported that the two individuals began fighting again and that one had a stick.
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