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Constitutional protection for abortion to be on November ballot in Montana
Voters will get to decide whether they want abortion protected in the Montana Constitution. The Montana Secretary of State’s Office approved and certified Constitutional Initiative 128 on Tuesday, said Montanans Securing Reproductive Rights in a news release. “We’re excited that CI-128 will be on the ballot in November, and Montana voters will finally have the […]
Dangerous Montana Pursuit: Reckless Driver Arrested After High-Speed Chase
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 18, 2024, a Montana Highway Patrol Trooper observed a blue Honda Accord driving west on Pulp-Mill Road with no front bumper or front license plate. As the vehicle turned west onto Mullan, the trooper decided to initiate a traffic stop. As the trooper was approaching the suspect vehicle, it immediately sped up.
Hoot-owl restrictions to be lifted on Beaverhead, Ruby rivers
TWIN BRIDGES, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced hoot-owl restrictions will be lifted on Beaverhead and Ruby rivers on Wednesday. The restrictions had been in effect since early July, and will be lifted due to recent cool temperatures. Hoot-owl restrictions prohibit fishing between 2 p.m. and midnight.
FWP News: Future Fisheries Improvement Program projects approved
HELENA – Spawning and rearing habitat for brown and rainbow trout will be created in Kamperschroer Spring Creek, feeding into the Big Hole River. Fish passage on the mainstem upper Clark Fork River will be improved at the same time an irrigation diversion is upgraded near Deer Lodge. These projects are two of six that recently received funding by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission through the Future Fisheries Improvement Program (FFIP). Nearly $390,000 in funding was approved to improve Montana fisheries.
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."
Thunderstorms taper off, sunshine and cooler temps tomorrow
Severe thunderstorms in Montana are expected to phase out by 10 pm tonight, making way for calmer weather overnight into Wednesday. Eastern areas like Glasgow may see about 0.15" of rain, while wind gusts could reach up to 30 mph before fading out by morning. Sunny skies and cooler temps expected tomorrow.
Win Tickets To This Super Popular Montana Event
It is finally almost here! Considered, "Montana's Biggest Weekend". We look forward to this specific event every year as we hope for great weather and prepare to have the best time ever. The annual Dillon Jaycees Rodeo kicks off on Saturday the 31st, continues into Sunday, and closes the event...
Billings incident highlights hot car dangers for pets & kids, local attorney urges quick action
BILLINGS, Mont. - Hot cars can be deadly, claiming the lives of nearly 40 children every year and capable of killing pets in minutes - But what should you do if you see a child or pet trapped in a hot car?. A woman in Billings faced this situation over...
Update: Melville pastor who died in plane crash had no pilots license
Roger L. Millheim, pastor of Melville Lutheran Church in Sweet Grass County, perished when his 1946 ERCO Ercoupe 415-C monoplane crashed at approximately 1 p.m., per authorities. Millheim did not have a valid pilot license at the time of the crash, which occurred “under unknown circumstances,” according to Federal Aviation...
Missoula Man Found Unconscious in Car With Drugs at Rose Park
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 18, 2024, Missoula Police Department Officers responded to Rose Park for a report that a male was passed out behind the wheel of a running vehicle. There was an unsheathed knife within his reach. Officers were able to wake the male and identified him as 31-year-old Ivan Bobko. Bobko was dazed but advised he was diabetic and was having issues.
Man Refuses to Stop Stealing From This Missoula Store
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 18, 2024, at approximately 11:15 AM, Missoula Police Department Officers responded to the Mullan Road Walmart regarding a person to be removed. Upon arrival, an officer met with a Loss Prevention Officer (LPO) who advised that Walmart had been having ongoing issues with 36-year-old James Belisle. Belisle repeatedly trespassed and stole merchandise from the store.
Gallatin High looks to build for championship push
BOZEMAN, Mont. — With experience returning and young players filling in holes, Gallatin High School could be one of the top teams in the Eastern AA conference. "I think I'd describe it as electric," Gallatin junior Carter Dahlke said on the return to football season. "We've been waiting for this season since school ended."
KOA Dedicates New HQ and Celebrates LEED Gold Certification
Kampgrounds of America Inc. held a ceremony on Monday (Aug. 19) to dedicate its new headquarters in Billings, Mont. Over 100 people attended the ceremony, including local officials, representatives of the various architectural and construction firms that had helped design and construct the new building, KOA employees and more. The...
Dog bites in Havre prompt some safety tips for Havre Animal Control.
(Havre) This past weekend there were multiple reports of dog bites in the Hill County Sheriff’s Report, which Animal Control Officer Peter Federspiel says is not an uncommon occurrence in the city of Havre. Federspiel says the most common reason someone gets bitten is when they’re trying to break...
The Sun Bus arrives in the Magic City to offer free skin cancer screenings
BILLINGS, Mont. Riverstone Health in partnership with the Sun Bus is bringing free skin cancer screening for the first time to the magic city on Thursday. According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US, with Melanoma accounting for the majority of skin cancer deaths.
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