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Idaho’s unemployment rate sees slight increase in July
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The numbers are out, and last month, Idaho saw unemployment rise slightly in July. The unemployment rate rose 0.1% to 3.5% from June’s numbers. The state’s labor force increased by nearly 4,000 workers to almost 982,000. Meanwhile, the labor force participation rate increased...
Gov. Brad Little examines damage from Gwen and Texas fires on board helicopter
NEZ PERCE COUNTY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Gov. Brad Little toured parts of the Gwen and Texas fires to recognize the efforts of the local community and fire personnel in fighting the fires. The Gwen Fire, which started by lightning last month and is nearly 100% contained, is located east...
Nursing faculty named generative AI fellow by State Board of Education
The Idaho State Board of Education recently announced the first recipients of its Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education fellowships. Jason Blomquist, assistant professor in the School of Nursing, is one of two recipients for the 2024-25 academic year. The new fellowship program aims to better understand how educators and...
Bulldog Cross Country Picked Fourth In Preseason Coaches Poll
DILLON, Mont. - The Frontier Conference released the preseason men's and women's cross country coaches' poll this afternoon. The coaches from the league selected Montana Western to finish fourth on both the men's and women's side. Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own teams. First place is worth...
Wait, Was There Really a Tornado in Eastern Idaho This Week?
The internet groups in Idaho were buzzing this week about a tornado warning that was issued. Well, some groups were buzzing. Others were completely silent and oblivious to the event. Those who knew about the warning spent the afternoon posting pictures and arguing about the meaning of a tornado warning...
Oscar Nominated Actress Gena Rowlands Starred in a Movie About Montana
News broke last night and this morning about the death of actress Gena Rowlands. She might be most well known for playing Allie in "The Notebook" and in my opinion, her death in that movie is one of the most moving scenes in all of cinema. This morning Gena Rowlands...
Small Montana Towns Getting Big Criminal Convictions
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Attorney General Austin Knudsen is justifiably proud of his Prosecution Services Bureau, as it is assisting law enforcement agencies in small Montana communities in successfully trying and convicting individuals guilty of serious crimes. In the KGVO studios on Tuesday were Assistant Attorneys General Dan Guzynski...
CNY firefighters return home after fighting wildfires in the west
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — 21 firefighters returned to New York State after fighting wildfires out in Montana and Oregon for two weeks. Three of those firefighters are from Central New York. Micheal Putnam with Fish and Wildlife is from Syracuse, Chester Lunt, a Forest Ranger, is from Fabius, and Michael Burkholder a Facilities Unit Leader […]
Hoot-owl restrictions lifted on section of Big Hole River
WISE RIVER, Mont. — Hoot-owl restrictions will be lifted on the Big Hole River between the confluence with the North Fork of the Big Hole River and the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Maiden Rock Fishing Access Site. The restrictions will be lifted on Friday. Hoot-owl restrictions prohibit fishing...
Serial Walmart Thief Arrested In Missoula, Caught With Stolen Items
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 14, 2024, Missoula Police Department Officers were dispatched to a report of a theft that had just occurred at the Walmart on US Hwy 93 S. An officer was informed that a male had stolen food items and had fled the scene on a red bicycle. The officer located the male in an alley off Kemp Ave. The officer contacted the male and explained that he matched the description of someone who had just committed a crime.
Lower assessed property values in Bozeman drive decrease in Gallatin Co. mill levy
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Despite being home to fast-growing cities like Bozeman, Gallatin County received an unwelcome surprise when they found out that assessed property values fell from last year’s levels. “Some districts across the county saw decreases this year, which is not something we’ve seen in a while,”...
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