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Missoula social workers voice concerns over new urban camping ordinance
MISSOULA, Mont. — Social workers in Missoula are concerned about possible impacts from a new ordinance addressing urban camping. Missoula City Council passed the measure after lengthy public discussion and numerous workgroups. Now, outreach advocates say it will create issues with their day-to-day operations and the services they provide...
Missoula Emergency Services Works to Respond Quickly and Safely
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - When you see an ambulance racing to an accident scene, you’re seeing the finely tuned cooperation between Missoula Police and Fire, along with Missoula Emergency Services, Incorporated. Known by the acronym MESI, Missoula Emergency Services, Incorporated brings “high-quality, unsubsidized, paramedic-level ambulance service 24 hours...
Free pet clinic in Missoula offers vaccines, microchips
The Humane Society of Western Montana in Missoula is hosting a free clinic to help prepare pet owners for the Fourth of July and beyond. The clinic takes place Tuesday at the Humane Society of Western Montana at 5930 Highway 93 South in Missoula from 2 to 5 p.m. Visitors...
There May be a COVID Summer Surge in the US, Not in Missoula
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Remember when any news report with the word COVID caused some concern and in some cases, fear?. Not so in Missoula County. I spoke to Infectious Disease Registered Nurse Pam Whitney on Tuesday, who provided an update on the COVID numbers in Missoula. No 'Summer...
Missoula County Sets the Record Straight About Fireworks Myth
We're only days away from the 4th of July yet already, you can hear fireworks going off around Missoula. This, of course, can be stressful for humans and animals alike, but what adds complication to this, is that there's some misinformation circulating about the use of fireworks around Missoula County.
Fire Levy Enables New Firefighters to Afford Missoula Housing
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The recently passed levy for the Missoula City Fire Department will finally allow for the purchase of sorely needed new fire engines and other equipment necessary to carry out their mission, as well as help to attract new firefighters with more competitive pay and benefits.
Best of Montana Moment: The Mo Club, highlighting 130-years of Missoula history
MISSOULA, Mont. — The neon sign on West Main Street has been inviting patrons for beer, mixed drinks, and hamburgers to the Missoula Club longer than most of us have been alive. Anyone who has spent time in downtown Missoula is certainly familiar with the Missoula Club sign. “The...
Another Graffiti Message Showed Up in Missoula [POLL]
A few months ago, we wrote a story about a graffiti message that had been appearing around Missoula. It was a phenomenon that many Missoulians noticed as the same message appeared in multiple places. The placement also caught people's attention. One was seen on a utility box, another on a...
Lolo to Missoula Highway Upgrade: Key Facts About Resurfacing Project
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - About 26,000 vehicles a day travel U.S. Highway 93 between Lolo and Missoula. With that in mind, the Montana Department of Transportation, in conjunction with Knife River Corporation and Riverside Contracting will resurface the highway between Missoula and Lolo which will start in July and last until October.
Burning to close in Missoula Co. Tuesday
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula County Fire Protection Association announced outdoor burning season will close Tuesday in Missoula County. All burning must be completed by 4 p.m. Monday. Fire danger is currently moderate, officials urge the public to exercise caution while enjoying the holiday season. For information on fireworks...
Missoula City Council affirms support for new restrictions on unhoused population
A majority of Missoula City Council members signed a public letter reaffirming support for new restrictions on where unhoused people can live. The council members in the letter say addressing homelessness requires a “thoughtful and compassionate response,” and argue the new city ordinance aligns with that goal. The...
Clean energy to play central role in rehab of Missoula federal building
(Missoula Current) Efforts to renovate the downtown federal building for public use is running roughly one year behind schedule, officials said Wednesday. But as the work advances, it will explore a range of grants aimed at energy efficiency. The city and county are now deep into crafting their FY 25...
A Look Back At 1976: Fort Missoula’s First 4th Of July Celebration
The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is getting ready for another community Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration. Recently we had the executive director of the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula, Matt Lautzenheiser, on our radio stations talking about the upcoming event. He mentioned that this year is going to look much different than the very first celebration almost 50 years ago. That got me curious about the first celebration.
Nonprofit working to provide effective PTSD treatment for Montana veterans
MISSOULA, Mont. - Many Montana veterans today suffer from various mental health problems including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is one of the reasons why the treasure state has the highest veteran suicide rate in the country. There is a unique treatment called for PTSD called Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories...
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