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MTV Reality Star, Comedian, and Podcaster to Perform in Missoula This Fall
I will never forget the day I got asked to do an interview for "MTV's Road Rules." producers of the show scoured college campuses all across the country trying to cast people for the reality show. They were looking for people to participate in "The Real World" and "Road Rules." Unfortunatly my charm and wit was not enough to land me a spot on either show. But, at least it was enough to get a call back. If I would have landed the job, I would be in the hallowed halls of MTV reality show royalty like the notorious Theo Von.
Remains of missing mountaineer found in Glacier National Park
WEST GLACIER, Mont. – The body of missing mountaineer Grant Marcuccio, a 32-year-old man from Whitefish, Montana, was found by Two Bear Air at approximately 2 pm on Sunday, August 25. Cause of death is still under investigation, but traumatic injuries and location of the body are indicative of a fall.
Whitefish to Welcome Food & Wine Lovers at New Festival This September
Nestled against the stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, the charming town of Whitefish, Montana, is set to become the latest culinary hotspot with the launch of the Whitefish Food & Wine Festival. The festival will take place at the picturesque Haskill Creek Farms, a locally owned space that provides organic, healthy products sourced from its land or trusted local partners.
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...
Disaster Declaration Approved for Missoula and Powell Counties
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The office of President Joe Biden on Friday afternoon approved the federal disaster declaration sought for Missoula and Powell Counties after what the National Weather Service now terms a ‘derecho’ on July 24 wreaked havoc and caused millions in damage and counting. I...
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.
Making it in Big Sky: Prospera’s Shayna Blaser
Like many, Shayna Blaser ended up in southwest Montana because she fell in love—with both the beauty of the area, and her now-husband. Now married for over a decade, Blasner has made herself at home here and is working with Prospera, an economic development agency based in Bozeman, who help businesses all across the valley, and now—thanks to a rather new partnership with the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce—all the way down Gallatin Canyon and to Big Sky. Explore Big Sky spoke to Blaser, now Prospera’s director of regional economic development, about this partnership and how it can bolster’s the work our chamber does, and how they help businesses both young and old succeed in unique climate of the Big Sky area.
JetBlue adds flights and introduces Mint Service to Bozeman this Winter: Elevating travel experience from Boston and New York
JetBlue Airways has announced it will add its premium Mint service each weekend to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) during the height of the Montana ski season. Starting in February, JetBlue, the only airline offering nonstop service from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bozeman, will offer Mint service on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from both Boston and New York, providing customers with an unparalleled flying experience to one of the most sought-after destinations in the Rocky Mountains.
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