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Releasing Campsite Reservations In Waves Makes Booking Fairer
Back in 2022, Science Friday discussed how campsites in state and national parks were virtually impossible to reserve, unless you had a lot of time on your hands and knew exactly when those reservations were going online. Research had shown that the people able to reserve these sites were often wealthy, educated, and white, leaving lots of other people out of the fun of camping.
Upgraded M Trail enhances hiking experience in Missoula
The iconic M Trail on Missoula's Mount Sentinel recently underwent significant renovations to make it more hike-able for the thousands of people who visit each year. The improvements include erosion control measures and new benches at each switchback.
Great Falls CMR announces new 'Legendary Rustlers' hall of fame class
GREAT FALLS — Last year, Great Falls CMR High School invented the "Legendary Rustlers" hall of fame as a way to celebrate former athletes, coaches and people who brought about positive impact. On Aug. 5, the 2024 class was announced. "There are members on this year's class that could...
Missoula County approves gravel pit expansion despite local opposition
Missoula County Commissioners have decided to approve an expansion for the Western Materials gravel operation south of Lolo. The decision came after a year of debate and multiple public hearings. The gravel pit currently operates across 66 acres and, with the recent approval, could extend to 96 acres over the next few decades. The operators will now seek further approval from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the state.
Choteau County Fair Truck and Tractor Pulls Are For Everyone
The 112th edition of the Choteau County Fair continues with grandstand events on Friday and Saturday night. The Montana Pullers Association will be back to Fort Benton for the second time this summer to put on the truck and tractor pulls for this year’s fair. New Media Broadcasters spoke with Megan Werner, one of the owners of the Pullers Association to ask about the relationship her company has with Choteau County and what makes going to the fair every year so special.
Cancer drug developed at UM moves to patient trials
(UM News Service) A compound discovered by the University of Montana Center for Translational Medicine has started Phase I clinical trials with cancer patients in partnership with Inimmune, the school announced this week. Jay Evans, a UM researcher and director of the center, said reaching human clinical trials marks a...
Ribbon cutting at St. Vincent connects heart surgery survivor with community
Weston Sondeno received open-heart surgery at only 17-years-old. Since he was an infant he had been getting care from physicians at St. Vincent Hospital and cut the ribbon at Thursday's ceremony.
Great Falls' Torgerson brothers relish chance to share the field at Montana Tech
BUTTE — It’s commonplace to hear the word ‘family’ talked about and emphasized around the Montana Tech football program. The word is printed on team apparel and is one of the hashtags used on the Orediggers’ team social media posts. For the Torgerson brothers —...
Oscar Nominated Actress Gena Rowlands Starred in a Movie About Montana
News broke last night and this morning about the death of actress Gena Rowlands. She might be most well known for playing Allie in "The Notebook" and in my opinion, her death in that movie is one of the most moving scenes in all of cinema. This morning Gena Rowlands...
Small Montana Towns Getting Big Criminal Convictions
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Attorney General Austin Knudsen is justifiably proud of his Prosecution Services Bureau, as it is assisting law enforcement agencies in small Montana communities in successfully trying and convicting individuals guilty of serious crimes. In the KGVO studios on Tuesday were Assistant Attorneys General Dan Guzynski...
CNY firefighters return home after fighting wildfires in the west
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — 21 firefighters returned to New York State after fighting wildfires out in Montana and Oregon for two weeks. Three of those firefighters are from Central New York. Micheal Putnam with Fish and Wildlife is from Syracuse, Chester Lunt, a Forest Ranger, is from Fabius, and Michael Burkholder a Facilities Unit Leader […]
Lower assessed property values in Bozeman drive decrease in Gallatin Co. mill levy
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Despite being home to fast-growing cities like Bozeman, Gallatin County received an unwelcome surprise when they found out that assessed property values fell from last year’s levels. “Some districts across the county saw decreases this year, which is not something we’ve seen in a while,”...
Southgate Health Center Will Replace Bed Bath and Beyond
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Providence Montana will open a new health center inside the former Bed Bath and Beyond location in Southgate Mall. I spoke to Amber Norris, Executive Director of Strategy and Business Development with Providence in the Montana service area about the purpose of the new Providence Southgate Health Center.
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