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Summer Shocker: Gas Price Surge Coming for Unfortunate Drivers in These States
Some drivers may be staying closer to home this summer as gas prices are set to skyrocket in multiple states. A recent report from transportation blog Transport Topics examined the forecast for gas prices in all 50 states. While residents in many states are in the clear, there are at least five states that are going to feel the pain of rising prices at the pump.
Things You’d See in a 1980s Garage
Garages in the '80s were less about parking your car and more about being a catch-all for everything you needed to get out of the house as consumer-driven culture kicked its jazzercised butt into high gear. It was also a place where parents (okay, let's face it, Dad) could "tinker"—a...
‘Yellowstone': Best Scenes Revealed [Seasons 1-5]
Here's a hint about the very best scene on this list of Yellowstone's best scenes from Season 1-5: Season 5, Part B of Yellowstone is set to resume in November on Paramount Network. Season 5, Part A ended in January 2023, and since then fans have learned that Kevin Costner's...
Attention Kmart Shoppers: There Are Still 2 Kmart Stores Left in America
If you are over 20 years old or so, it's safe to say that you have been inside a Kmart, or have at least heard of the once mega-giant retailer. Kmart is mostly a thing of the past, but if you thought every Kmart was gone, think again. There Are...
See Inside Country Stars’ Most Beautiful Homes — No. 5 Is Incredible! [Pictures]
It's easy to picture country stars living the simple life in more rustic-style homes, but that's not the case at all for some of your favorite country singers. Some of them live in absolute splendor in jaw-droppingly beautiful homes. Alan Jackson's music is down-to-Earth, but his taste in homes sure...
See Inside NASCAR’s Most Expensive Homess — Including a $30 Million Log Cabin Mansion! [Pictures]
The most expensive mansion on this list of the most expensive NASCAR stars' homes is actually smaller than the No. 10 home, but it's all about location. We won't spoil which NASCAR driver has the most expensive — and arguably, most outrageous — house on this list, but we will share a few drivers included. Both Busch brothers made it, and so did Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mark Martin and Denny Hamlin.
Politics In Montana: Can’t We All Just Get Along?
Politics is a touchy subject. For many, they refuse to talk about them in public, however, over the next several months we will be overloaded with commercials on TV, Radio, and the internet. Millions of folks will use their Political Science degree from Facebook University to share their analysis on who you should vote for and why.
How to Avoid Blowing Up your Bear Spray in Montana
We still don't know what caused a can of bear spray to blow up in a car in Yellowstone Park last month. But we are learning some tips from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks to keep it from happening to you. Because just like any other spray can, bear spray...
D-Day & Dancing Shoes: A Most Unexpected Double Feature
Not only is today the anniversary of D-Day in 1944, but it's also the same date in 1980 that the movie Urban Cowboy was released. John Travolta had just come off two huge movies. Grease and Saturday Night Fever had both done incredibly well at the box office, as did the soundtracks for both films.
Grizzly Sighting in Parts Previously Unseen Near Montana Border
As populations expand in both number and range, they are venturing into new areas to find food, mates, and other resources. That is the case with yet another confirmed sighting of a grizzly bear in an area in which they had not been previously observed. And it's pretty safe to say it won't be the last, not only in rugged wilderness areas, but locations closer to where people more commonly frequent.
Montana Soldiers in Normandy: How Many Served on D-Day?
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy, a day best known as D-Day. On that day thousands of American soldiers lost their lives storming the beaches of France in an attempt to take back Europe from the Nazis. Men from every corner of the country stormed the beaches, including a couple of tough Montana boys.
Helena Man Sentenced After Foiled Columbine-Style School Attack
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - 25-year-old Logan Sea Pallister was sentenced this week in Great Falls federal court to seven and one-half years in prison after his plan was uncovered to commit a Columbine-style attack at Helena High School in 2022. When he was arrested, Pallister had eight loaded firearms,...
Walmart Self-Checkouts Accused of Overcharging Montana Shoppers
The self-checkout area of Walmart has been having a turbulent time lately. Theft is running rampant in Walmart stores across the country. Viral videos keep surfacing of customers abusing self-checkouts by ringing up cheaper items for more expensive items. For example, one video I witnessed recently showed a young mother holding a pack of Kool-Aid up against a box of diapers. When she scanned the box, the self-checkout only rang her up for the Kool-Aid. Or, in the following example, a woman tried to scan a TV and ring it in as a tomato. See how good it worked out.
Popular Red Lodge Campgrounds Closed for a Dangerous Reason
Your favorite Red Lodge campsite might be closed this weekend. Four popular campgrounds south of Red Lodge are temporarily closed due to increased bear activity in the area. Per a Facebook post from the Carbon County Sheriff's Department Wednesday afternoon (6/5), the following campgrounds are closed:. MK. Greenough. Parkside. Limber...
Man Receives LIFE Sentence For Running Over MHP Trooper
Announced June 5th, 2024, the man who ran over and seriously injured a Montana Highway Patrol Trooper, Lewis Johnson, in February 2023 has been sentenced to life without parole. In April, Jason Allen Miller was found guilty on all counts including attempted deliberate homicide, criminal endangerment, criminal mischief, criminal possession...
Montana Costco’s Will Stop Selling This Popular Product
What will Costco replace this popular item with? That's the real question. Costco is a popular store among Montanans and visitors. If you have a membership, you can get electronics, groceries, and more that can last a long time. Folks travel hours to hit up their closest Costco to get...
Remember When Alan Jackson Was Inducted Into the Grand Ole Opry?
Alan Jackson was only two albums into what would become a legendary career when he received one of the most important career honors in country music. On June 7, 1991, Jackson was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, just over a year after making his debut on the hallowed stage.
Missoula Primary Election 2024: Winners, Turnout, and Key Figures
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula County Election Center was full of media and reporters eager to get the first run of election results in the 2024 primary. The one issue on everyone’s mind was the fate of the Missoula Fire Department Levy. The first preliminary numbers released...
Billings’ South Park Blessed by Our Lady of Guadalupe
Murals open a little art into the real world. They bring a view of beauty and significance to an otherwise dreary urban landscape. South Park in Billings has been graced with a new mural of Our Lady of Guadalupe, painted by a collaboration of artist Elyssa Leininger and the young members of the Raza Unida club in Billings schools. The artwork was revealed at a special ceremony on the sunny Saturday, June 1st, with an official blessing from Father José Marquez of Mary Queen of Peace Parish.
Why Gas Prices In Montana May Suddenly Skyrocket
It's that time of year again. The time where people all over America hit the open road on vacation. It's also that time of year where you can expect gas prices to rise, but this year there might be a chance the price of gas skyrockets. A gas station with...
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