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Man Tries to Headbutt Corporal During Traffic Stop In Missoula
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 16, 2024, at around 8:53 PM, a Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Corporal was patrolling near Pulp Mill Road and Mullan Road. The corporal observed a white Nissan sedan pulled off to the side of the road, which appeared to be occupied by one male. The corporal ran the license plate and found it returned to 45-year-old Charles Bergeron. The license plate was supposed to be on a red Lincoln Navigator.
Acclaimed author Tommy Orange speaks to students in Bozeman
Tommy Orange spoke during Montana State University’s convocation, addressing the incoming freshman class from a large stage inside the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. Orange shared memories of his first artist residency in nearby Basin, Montana. “The last time I was in Bozeman was 15 years ago in 2009 and in...
KOA Shares LEED Gold Certificate at New HQ Dedication
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) celebrated the opening of its new headquarters in Billings, Montana, this week. As part of the celebration, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) president and CEO, Peter Templeton, was on-site to present KOA with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification. LEED, developed by...
Building Blitz: Community comes together to build Jake's House
From 30 to 40 volunteers were swarming the building site for Jake's House the weekend of Aug. 9-11. They were carrying boards, sweeping concrete, putting in floor joists, wheeling equipment around the site and installing a subfloor.Other volunteers, such as teacher Autumn Adams, were manning the kitchen, planning snacks and meals, making lemonade and wiping off tables. Adams said community members had been so generous – dropping off food, providing donations and visiting the site to help for a couple of hours. The building site is on Jake Janssen Lane in Ronan and is a memorial for Jake, an autistic man,...
Taylor Swift DJ night coming to The Elm
Swifties rejoice—Logjam Presents announced in an Aug. 21 press release that The Elm in Bozeman will host a Taylor Swift DJ night on Saturday, Sept. 14. DJ lifebymichael is a nationally recognized Taylor Swift party host based in Los Angeles, and a native of Helena. Taylor Swift DJ night will include three hours of nonstop Taylor Swift hits, music videos and plenty of dance opportunities both on- and off-stage. The event also includes a costume contest with prizes from Zephyr Cycling and more.
Heart Butte schools 'forced' into remote learning for start of 2024 school year
HEART BUTTE, Mont. - The Heart Butte School District faces unexpected infrastructure issues and will switch to a remote learning model for what is expected to be four to six weeks. On top of remote learning, students will have access to tutoring and off-site education to help fill the gaps...
Montana Grizzlies Football Schedule 2024 [GALLERY]
It's a busier season than usual for Montana Grizzlies Football. Thanks to the way the calendar lays out, the Griz will play 12 games with 7 hailing from Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Next year will even be busier for the University staff with 12 games 8 at home. So you have plenty of opportunities to catch the Griz in the next two years.
Drug Developed at UM Moves to Cancer Patient Trials
MISSOULA – A compound discovered by the University of Montana Center for Translational Medicine has started Phase I clinical trials with cancer patients. The center’s partner in the effort is Inimmune Corp., a Missoula-based biotechnology company. Jay Evans, a UM researcher and director of the center, said reaching...
Former Montana Grizzlies QB Dalton Sneed repeats as Indoor Football League champion
MISSOULA — New year, new team, same result for Dalton Sneed. Sneed, who quarterbacked the Montana Grizzlies to the FCS quarterfinals in 2019, won his second consecutive Indoor Football League national championship when the Arizona Rattlers routed the Massachusetts Pirates, 53-16, on Saturday in Henderson, Nevada. Sneed led the...
'It's going to be different': Corvallis football embraces change ahead of next season
MISSOULA — Last year was a historic one for the Corvallis football team. Posting a 7-1 regular season record, beating rival Hamilton for the first time since 2008 and reaching the State A semifinal round before falling short against Columbia Falls all elevated the Blue Devils to another level not previously seen by recent players. It was fundamentally unprecedented.
City of Billings to close tree debris drop-off sites Saturday evening
UPDATE: August 21 at 1:19 p.m. The City of Billings announced the tree debris drop-off sites it had set up to help with storm cleanup from the August 6 storm will be closing at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 24. When the sites close, the city said the public works...
Missoula Housing Authority ramps up Section 8 vouchers despite statewide closure
MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana closed the Section 8 voucher waitlist earlier this month, causing some confusion over the availability of the vouchers, which are intended for low-income people, older adults and those with disabilities. The Missoula Housing Authority is screening for Section 8 housing vouchers at a high-speed pace,...
Belt football ready to grind in new season following 8-Man championship defeat
BELT — Last season ended in heartbreaking fashion for the Belt Huskies, as they lost in the 8-Man state championship game on their home field. With that loss behind them, the team is itching to get back on the field. "They're just excited to get back to it," said...
Viewpoint: Wood manufacturers needed for sustainable forest management
While celebrating recent rain, the smoke and fire season is not over yet. This is the backdrop of a crisis that has in part been exacerbated by the loss of wood manufacturing businesses in Montana. Our collective ability to accomplish our long-term conservation needs at an affordable price is at risk.
Don’t Scream! This Amazing Montana Bakery Is Closing Down
Running a small business in Montana comes with its challenges, and some businesses have made the difficult decision to close due to the rising prices of rent and supplies. Sadly, many of Montana's longtime businesses are disappearing. A popular bakery that has been in business for nearly 30 years is closing at the end of the month.
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