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Gianforte requests presidential ‘major disaster declaration’ for Missoula, Powell counties
Gov. Greg Gianforte has requested President Joe Biden issue a presidential major disaster declaration in response to the major windstorm in Missoula that occurred in late July, his office said Thursday. The governor’s request is for Missoula and Powell counties. “On the evening of July 24, 2024, long lasting thunderstorms produced strong damaging winds in […]
Tuell and Burr honored by Gov. Gianforte
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte honored two Veterans at the Beartooth Elk’s Lodge in Red Lodge last week, Hank Tuell lll and Jason Burr. “Nobody better embodies Montana’s values than Veterans, and their commitment to service both to our country and to our communities. They are essential to the fabric of what we do here in Montana,” said Gov. Gianforte.
Every NFL Player From Montana (2014-Now)
Since 2014, ten years ago, 13 Montana-born players have appeared in an NFL game. 2023 had the most in a single season with three players appearing in at least one game. 2024 will hopefully add a brand new Montanan to the list - Dylan Cook, from Butte with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cook has been on NFL rosters for the last two years but has yet to appear in an NFL game. The Butte native has a good opportunity to make the Steelers roster this season, but will he see the field in an NFL game?
U.S. Grains Council Connects Mexican Brewers to Montana Barley Producers
The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recently organized farm visits, educational opportunities and business-to-business meetings between a major Mexican brewing company and stakeholders in the U.S. barley industry. Pictured above, Montana Wheat and Barley Board Member Kevin Bradley (second from left) speaks to attendees about his crop and shares an informational...
Kris Kobach joins Montana lawsuit in Kansas vs. Joe Biden order on voter access
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has made Kansas part of a federal lawsuit led by Montana but filed in Kansas against President Joe Biden over an executive order on voter registration. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen filed the lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Wichita. At issue is Biden's 2021 Executive Order 14019. ...
Montana Gov. Gianforte continues to rake in outside income as he seeks a second term
BILLINGS (AP) — Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte reported more than $23 million in income over four years ending in 2022, as the former technology executive who is seeking reelection to a second term continues to rake in money from investments, according to tax records released by his campaign.
Assessed property values in Bozeman fall, 1st time in over a decade
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Bozeman saw the biggest drop in assessed property tax values this year out of all the districts within Gallatin County. Certified values for 2024 in the city are down approximately 2% from last year, a decrease of over $5 million in taxable value. According to finance...
Missoula DUI Investigation Leads to Unexpected Drug Discovery
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 10, 2024, Missoula Police Department officers were conducting a DUI investigation. Due to the way the DUI vehicle was parked, three vehicles pulled up behind it on Front Street and were not able to continue westbound onto Broadway. They were told to turn around. The first vehicle in the line-up successfully completed a U-turn and left the area. The second vehicle, driven by 34-year-old Jerome McNeill, backed into a vehicle behind him causing an accident.
Cancer Drug Developed at UM Moves to 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...
'Really special team': With five newcomers, Montana State's Tricia Binford expects competitive season
BOZEMAN — There are many months to go before a Big Sky champion is crowned, but Montana State head coach Tricia Binford already believes her team will challenge for that title. While discussing the team’s roster in her office in late July, Binford recognized that many things have to...
Your Kids Can Drive the Big Rigs Saturday to Help Missoula Food Bank
"Construction is badass! But when you work in it day-in-and-day-out, it is easy to forget." So says the team at Jackson Contractor Group of Missoula, who will once again donate their time and training expertise to help support the Missoula Food Bank and get the youngest of recruits all fired up for a career in the construction biz!
The University of Montana breaks ground on new dorm
The University of Montana broke ground this week on construction of its newest student residence hall; the first on the Missoula campus since 1994. University of Montana executives, housing officials and students gathered August 13th to celebrate the groundbreaking of the school’s tenth residence hall. The new 174-thousand square...
Altercation in Missoula: Police Struggle With Non-Compliant Male
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 9, 2024, Missoula Police Department Officers were dispatched to a male vs. female disturbance near the Albertson’s on Oxford Street. A 911 caller stated a male had “beat up” a female. According to court documents, the female involved in this altercation was never located for a statement.
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