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Missoula Man Strangles His Neighbor Over a Parking Dispute
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 27, 2024, at approximately 7:38 PM, a Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was dispatched to the Turah campground for a report of an assault. Dispatch had advised that the suspect had returned to his trailer and the purported victim was in his trailer. Upon arrival, the deputy contacted the reporting party, John Doe, who stated that he had been strangled.
Western Montana Fair Will Start On-Time Despite Storm Damage
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Western Montana Fairgrounds did have some mild damage due to last week’s severe thunderstorm, but according to Events and Operations Manager Billie Brown, the show will go on as scheduled from August 6 through 11. Brown described the storm damage at the fairgrounds.
Who Pays for the Damage Caused by Fallen Trees in Missoula?
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Last Wednesday’s extreme thunderstorm event caused millions of dollars in damages, primarily from trees snapped off or simply pulled up by the roots which then fell on homes, cars, and other private and public property. At Monday’s joint press conference, Associate Director for Ecosystem...
Missoula’s Berkoff Podiums At The Olympics!
In what was deemed one of the most anticipated events in the 2024 Olympics by the NBC broadcast team, Missoula native Katharine Berkoff gave it her all en route to a bronze medal in the Women's 100m Backstroke. It was a near deadlock at the turn between Berkoff, fellow American...
Montana’s Sean O’Malley’s Next Fight Announced
Friday Night, Missoula's MMA fighter Justin Harbison suffered his first loss of his professional career at the Cage Fury Fighting Championships in Florida. Justin's professional record is now 1-1. Around the time one Montana fighter was getting ready for his bout it, was announced that Montana's Sean "Suga" O'Malley's next fight will be on one of the biggest stages ever for a fight.
Firefighters Using Cooler Weather With New Blaze Near Lincoln
Fire crews made good use of yesterday's cool weather to slow the Black Mountain Fire, and will continue work today to expand fire lines. The Lewis and CLark County Sheriff has revised the earlier evacuation order to an evacuation warning, allowing people to return to their properties. Original story, Tuesday...
Missoula Public Works assessing storm damage, recovery effort
(Missoula Current) While the cost of last week’s storm is still being calculated, the challenges it posed to the city’s infrastructure were known from the outset. Many residents were without power for days and water restrictions lasted into the weekend. City staff logged hours of overtime, NorthWestern called in crews from far and wide, and parking lots piled up with storm debris.
Still Repairs to Finish, But Power Nearly Restored in Missoula
There is still some major damage for crews to address, but utility companies are reporting they've nearly restored all of the power lost in last week's severe thunderstorm in Missoula. This means some customers are seeing their first chance to charge their phones at home and enjoy the convenience of...
Nearly 20 Different Vegetables Sold at Popular Stores Included In Massive Recall
A new recall notice is alerting customers of a potential listeria contamination in nearly 20 different vegetables sold in stores across the U.S. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration initially issued a recall notice on July 12 that included two items produced by Wiers Farm Inc. The operation, based in Willard, Ohio, said produce sent to various stores in three states could be at risk of being contaminated with listeria.
Missoula Swimmer Is One Win Away From A Gold Medal
This story gets better and better every time I write about it. Missoula native Katharine Berkoff continues to succeed and represent Missoula, Montana well. She is one race away from bringing an Olympic Gold Medal back home to Western Montana. Early this morning, Berkoff nearly broke a world record in...
[VIDEO] Montana Olympian Arm Wrestles Former NFL Lineman… Who Wins?
Big strong athlete vs big strong athlete. The only way to settle a battle among world-class athletes is with a good old-fashioned... New Heights Podcast hosted by Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce retweeted a video on social media of Jason challenged by Montanan native and U.S. Olympian Nicole Heavirland to an arm wrestling match.
Missoula Thunderstorm Caused About $2 Million in Damages
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The historic extreme thunderstorm that swept through Western Montana Wednesday night caused an estimated $2 million in damages to power lines, homes, and Missoula’s beloved population of trees. I attended the post-storm press conference Monday afternoon at the Missoula County Courthouse that featured Missoula...
Grizzly Football Stars Lead League in Preseason All-America Picks
You win the conference title. You're picked to repeat. You make it to the national championship game. The 2023 accomplishments for the University of Montana Grizzly football team are bound to have some carry-over into the upcoming season. And while it's just the usual adoring chatter to hype what's ahead, this bunch appears to be ready to back it up with their play on the field.
This Montana Castle in Great Falls Will Make Your Jaw Drop and Your Eyes Pop
It shouldn't be surprising that Zillow, the wildly popular real estate website that spawned this gem, has its own TV show now. If you're like me, and you're late to the game. Here's a brief rundown of what the show is:. It's on HGTV (obviously) It's hosted by Jack McBrayer,...
Missoula Shooting Incident: A Close Encounter at McClay Bridge
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 25, 2024, Missoula County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to McClay Bridge for a report of a shooting. A detective also responded, and he interviewed three employees of NorthWestern Energy. They were called to River Pines for a report of a ruptured gas line.
Many More Damaged Missoula Trees Will Have to Come Down
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On Friday’s City Talk edition of Talk Back, one of the in-studio guests was Marie Ducharme, Urban Forestry Program Specialist with the City of Missoula,. I asked Ducharme if there were even more urban trees that had been damaged by Wednesday night’s storm that...
Here is How Much You Need to Earn to Be In the ‘Top 1%’ in Montana
The term "top 1%" has been around for over a hundred years, according to Britannica.com. It has became a more prominent part of America's conversation since 2011 with the Occupy Wall Street movement. Growing up in Montana, it wasn't a term I was familiar with until I was much older, but these days you hear it more and more, even here. The definition of the top 1% is the people that are among the "top 1% wealthiest Americans, as measured by either annual income or net worth". According to Smart Asset.
Why French Fries Taste So Good When Dipped In Milkshakes
Don't knock it until you try it. The growing popularity of the mashup of ice cream and french fries has led some companies to consider incorporating potatoes into their desserts. But why is this combo so appealing to some people?. Why French Fries And Ice Cream Taste Good Together. There...
Seagulls Don’t Exist. Seriously.
You'll either groan when you read this or if you're anything like me, you'll stash it in your mental pocket for your next social gathering when you're in need of some small talk fodder. Yes, It's True. Seagulls Don't Exist. This isn't related to that satirical (right?) conspiracy about how...
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