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End of an Era: Target Announces Major Changes in Montana Stores
When was the last time you wrote a check? Think about it. If it wasn't for bills and paying for my kid's school lunch, I would have forgotten how to properly write a check years ago. Back in the days before you could pay for gas with your watch or tap your card on a screen. 25 years ago, the checkbook was always in the same pocket as your wallet.
Missoula planning board backs ‘town center’ subdivision at Wye
(Missoula Current) A mixed-use development planned for the Wye received an enthusiastic and unanimous recommendation for approval by members of the Consolidated Planning Board on Tuesday night. Grass Valley Gardens, which consists of 187 acres south of Highway 10, is proposed as a Planned Unit Development that looks to create...
Missoula group seeking plastic ban fundraising for signature gathering
(Missoula Current) A push to place a proposed ban on single-use plastics before Missoula voters this November must raise more than 8,400 signatures over the coming weeks. To do that, Plastic Free Missoula is looking to raise money to pay a team of signature gatherers. This week, it launched a GoFundMe account to raise $20,000. As of Tuesday morning, the effort had netted $1,775.
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
Captivating Kitty Collection at Humane Society of Western Montana
When the shelter is so over-run, they haven't had time to name them yet, you know there are a lot of kittens waiting to be adopted. It was another Take Me Home Tuesday here at the radio stations, sponsored by our wonderful animal-loving friends at Paul's Pancake Parlor. Janet from the Humane Society of Western Montana introduced us to, well, for now, Kitty 1 and Kitty 2. They are part of an even larger group of kittens waiting for adoption than was the case when Janet last visited us in late June.
The Best Time to Get Piercings in Montana
I was talking to my aunt the other day and she asked me if she was too old to get a nose piercing. I said absolutely not, you’re never too old for a new piercing. However, when getting a new piercing there is the best time of year so it heals correctly.
National Pizza Chain Saved From Bankruptcy After Quietly Closing 44 Locations
While some cities now have one less pizza option, others can celebrate one of their favorites that will be sticking around for a little longer. It's been a struggle for several recognizable chain restaurants in 2024. And the list keeps growing. So far, the year has brought us reports of...
Montana Reports 5 UFO Sightings in 2024: Locations Uncovered!
I will never forget the day that I was camping out for "Star Wars: Episode III" tickets in Missoula. Some friends and I were throwing a fun little campsite party, when we suddenly ran out of "adult beverages." My friend Travis and I agreed to sit back and watch the campsite, as the others went to re-stock. Of course, the rest of the camping area was packed with Star Wars nerds wielding lightsabers, while we just held glow sticks for protection. Travis and I both looked up at the same time and saw what appeared to be a flying "V" in the sky, except it moved and cut like scissors as it passed over Reserve Street and disappeared over Snowbowl.
Need Help in Missoula County? Dial 211, 988, and 911 for Assistance
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Missoula Public Health, in their growing effort to provide the help that Missoula County residents may need in a variety of situations, is promoting the fact that ‘Help is 3 Numbers Away’. I spoke with Leah Fitch-Brody on Tuesday about three important programs...
Unlicensed Driver Had a BAC of .269, 5th DUI Arrest in Missoula
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 13, 2024, at approximately 11:43 PM, a Missoula Police Department Officer observed a green Subaru fail to make a complete stop at the Intersection of Ryman and Front Street. Then the vehicle failed to make a complete stop at a red light before turning south on Higgins Ave.
Woman Resists Arrest, Kicks Missoula Jail Staff in the Groin
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 12, 2024, a Missoula Police Department Officer was dispatched to a disturbance in the 100 block of Pattee Street. The 911 complainant said a female was refusing to leave and put her hands on him and others. While 911 dispatchers were on the...
How Smoky Air Might Affect Griz and Paddleheads Games
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Miller Peak Fire continues to pump smoke into the deep Missoula valley, and with so many activities occurring in the summer, I contacted two of the most visible teams in Missoula; the Montana Grizzlies football team, and the Missoula Paddleheads professional baseball team about their protocols when wildfire smoke is prevalent.
7-years After Opening Kettlehouse, This Singer Still Loves Missoula
He had the privilege of being there the night Missoula's most scenic music venue hosted its first show. And 7 years later, Lyle Lovett still has praise for both the venue, its operators, and the Montana fans who've made his Garden City shows one of the highlights of the year.
Montana Air Quality Takes a Turn for the Worse
The eruption of fires here in Montana the past few days is pushing the state's air quality to "unhealthy" levels, with smoke beginning to build in many of the valley areas Tuesday morning. However, it's not just Montana smoke beginning to cause problems. Smoke from regional fires across the Northwest...
Mayor Davis attending second Bloomberg program on leadership
(Missoula Current) Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis has joined more than three-dozen other mayors at a class offered by the Bloomberg Harvard Leadership Initiative in Massachusetts, the city said on Monday. In a press release, the city said Davis is among 39 mayors who comprise the program’s eighth class. The leadership...
New Wildfire Ignites Near Lincoln, Montana
The Montana DNR informed us that the Dalton Fire near Lincoln was spread to just 44 acres and already had a 75 percent containment. "The fire did not grow during the night and showed favorable behavior - the change in acreage is due to new GIS measurement of the fire's perimeter." said the release.
Top Montana Style Deals for Prime Day 2024: Don’t Miss Out!
Prime Day has really turned into it's own little monster. So much so that it is more than just 1 day. With the big Amazon Prime Day coming up on Tuesday (7/16), tons of online shoppers clamored to get the best deals on everything from laptops to toilet paper. Think of it as "Black Friday in July."
Create a Naval Battle During Adult Swim Night at Splash Montana
The Adult Swim Nights are back at our local Splash Montana swimming pool. It's a great opportunity to feel like a kid again, only you don't have to deal with actual children, but other adults that want to act like kids. Trust me, it makes complete sense. Lets get you some details.
New Licensing Agreement Opportunities for U of Montana Athletes
While far from perfect, it is becoming part of the fabric of the recruiting process. Whether it's the promise of major lucrative deals for the most prominent of athletes in their respective sport, or smaller stipends to at least provide adequate incentives to stay at a chosen school, teams are adjusting to either stepping a bit harder on the gas pedal or pulling over on the shoulder.
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