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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...
Strong Drying Winds May Hasten the Chance of Montana Wildfires
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula valley has been buffeted over the last few weeks with strong, gusty winds; so much so that I called Bob Nester, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service to ask about the effects the winds might have on potential wildfire risks, even this early in the fire season.
How to Take a Wild Horse Home in Montana
Montana ranch owners will have a rare opportunity to adopt a wild horse next week when the Bureau of Land Management hopes to send three dozen to new homes. It's all part of the agency's ongoing efforts to manage wild horse and burro populations on public lands in the West.
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
Sorry, Here’s Why It’s Pay to Park at Bitterroot’s Best Beach
It's arguably the best beach in Western Montana. But the rules mean it's also not too free to soak up the sun and cool off in the water on the hot weekend ahead. Still, that doesn't stop thousands of people from coming to enjoy the clear water surrounded by scenic peaks that reminded the pioneers of a more famous lake in Italy.
Suprise Sighting: World Renowned Soccer Manager Spotted In Montana
Seeing a world-famous soccer manager in Lolo, Montana wasn't on my bingo card this week but here we are. A Twitter page called Madrid Zone, which deems itself an "Independent hub for all your #RealMadrid, #UCL - updates, news, stats & much more," tweeted a picture of legendary Carlo Ancelotti at The Jack Saloon in Lolo of all places.
Human Remains Discovered In Missoula
The Missoula County Sheriff's Office posted on its Facebook page yesterday that human remains were discovered "in a rural location" near Missoula Sunday afternoon. "On the afternoon of June 29th, 2024, the Missoula County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a rural location on Deep Creek Rd in Missoula for a discovery of possible human remains. Detectives were requested to respond to the area to take over the investigation and process the scene. Human remains were located but an identification could not be determined at this time. The investigation will continue, and information will be updated when available."
Free Punk Rock and Skateboarding Festival Coming to Montana
There are going to be some epic concerts and festivals for all kinds of music fans in Montana this summer. There will be something for almost everyone, depending on what kind of music makes you move. Some Montana Music Festivals. Montana will be hosting Country music festivals like the Headwaters...
The Most Popular Alcohol Sold At Montana Costco
With the 4th of July holiday coming up, this is the time that people will be stocking up on their provisions. The hot dogs, burgers and buns will be on many menus across Montana for a celebration that is known for involving grills and BBQs. For some stocking up may include making a trip to their local Costco.
Top 10: Study Confirms Montanans Are Still Good At This
It's nice to know that some things never change. Unless in this case, it is something that did change, but maybe it changed for the better. If there is a stereotype about Montanans, it's that we love the outdoors. We love hiking, we love fishing, we love hunting--and all these things fall into the category of leisure activities.
Why Fewer People are Buying Grills to Barbecue at Home
Not as many people are interested in buying a grill for their home according to a new report on a recent decline in sales. But that doesn't mean there are fewer people cooking on their patio this summer. Barbecue Industry Trends. A recent article published by CNN looked at trends...
Montana Tops List for Priciest 4th of July BBQs
Montana is cattle country. In fact, there are nearly more cattle in Montana than people. This makes you wonder how beef prices can be so high in a state where beef is so plentiful. Not only do we have a fair number of cattle, but we are also home to many of the other ingredients it takes to put on a proper barbecue.
Montana’s Lakes: From the Deepest to the Longest, to the Most Beautiful Lake Town
Yes, the Great Lakes will make you feel like you're looking at an ocean and Minnesota is the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" but summer in Montana is also lake season, and we have some impressive bodies of water. Montana's Deepest Lake. It's a knee-jerk reaction to think that for anything...
Missoula College Benefiting From Change in Student Priorities
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Pew Research Center recently released a survey stating that 40 percent of adults stated that a four-year college degree is no longer as important in order to get a good-paying job. I reached out to the University of Montana Director of Strategic Communications Dave...
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...
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.
Open Letter To Missoula Marathon Volunteers: Thank You
The 2024 Missoula Marathon was a fantastic event, per usual. The weather was great, the racers ran hard and I had never felt more accomplished than when I conquered the Half Marathon. Note: It was not a speedy 13.1 for yours truly. A bathroom stop and a sore foot hampered...
5 Montana Activities That Can Cause Painful ‘Dead Butt Syndrome’
When you spend a lot of time sitting down, there is a very real syndrome that you could suffer from. It's called "Dead Butt Syndrome" according to Yahoo. A name like that almost sounds like that should be a punk or metal band. Basically what happens is that when you...
McDonald’s Says These Menu Items Are Going Away and Never Coming Back
We regret to inform you may never see some of your McDonald's favorites again. The fast food chain recently revealed it has no plans to bring back some of its previous menu items. Why McDonald's Is Dropping Menu Items?. McDonald's a fairly predictable menu no matter what location you stop...
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.
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