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Montana Gov. Gianforte continues to rake in outside income as he seeks a second term
BILLINGS (AP) — Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte reported more than $23 million in income over four years ending in 2022, as the former technology executive who is seeking reelection to a second term continues to rake in money from investments, according to tax records released by his campaign.
Assessed property values in Bozeman fall, 1st time in over a decade
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Bozeman saw the biggest drop in assessed property tax values this year out of all the districts within Gallatin County. Certified values for 2024 in the city are down approximately 2% from last year, a decrease of over $5 million in taxable value. According to finance...
Missoula DUI Investigation Leads to Unexpected Drug Discovery
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 10, 2024, Missoula Police Department officers were conducting a DUI investigation. Due to the way the DUI vehicle was parked, three vehicles pulled up behind it on Front Street and were not able to continue westbound onto Broadway. They were told to turn around. The first vehicle in the line-up successfully completed a U-turn and left the area. The second vehicle, driven by 34-year-old Jerome McNeill, backed into a vehicle behind him causing an accident.
Cruisin' By the Bay cars come to Polson
When vintage cars and pickups with amazing paint jobs begin livening up Polson streets and motels, everybody knows it's time for the Cruisin' by the Bay Car Show.Officially the car show began at 9 a.m on Aug. 10 and ended at 4 p.m., but cars arrived earlier so owners could find their spot and make sure their autos were pristine and dust free. Then they could set up lawn chairs Organizer Shelly Cordis said there were 165 cars in the show plus 20 Mission Valley Cruiser club cars. Tim Bagnell's shiny red and black 1967 Chevy El Camino pulling an equally shiny...
Cancer Drug Developed at UM Moves to Patient Trials
MISSOULA – A compound discovered by the University of Montana Center for Translational Medicine has started Phase I clinical trials with cancer patients. The center’s partner in the effort is Inimmune Corp., a Missoula-based biotechnology company. Jay Evans, a UM researcher and director of the center, said reaching...
'Really special team': With five newcomers, Montana State's Tricia Binford expects competitive season
BOZEMAN — There are many months to go before a Big Sky champion is crowned, but Montana State head coach Tricia Binford already believes her team will challenge for that title. While discussing the team’s roster in her office in late July, Binford recognized that many things have to...
Your Kids Can Drive the Big Rigs Saturday to Help Missoula Food Bank
"Construction is badass! But when you work in it day-in-and-day-out, it is easy to forget." So says the team at Jackson Contractor Group of Missoula, who will once again donate their time and training expertise to help support the Missoula Food Bank and get the youngest of recruits all fired up for a career in the construction biz!
The University of Montana breaks ground on new dorm
The University of Montana broke ground this week on construction of its newest student residence hall; the first on the Missoula campus since 1994. University of Montana executives, housing officials and students gathered August 13th to celebrate the groundbreaking of the school’s tenth residence hall. The new 174-thousand square...
Altercation in Missoula: Police Struggle With Non-Compliant Male
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On August 9, 2024, Missoula Police Department Officers were dispatched to a male vs. female disturbance near the Albertson’s on Oxford Street. A 911 caller stated a male had “beat up” a female. According to court documents, the female involved in this altercation was never located for a statement.
Billings felon sentenced to prison for illegal possession of firearm
BILLINGS — A Billings man was sentenced today to three years and one month in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, after he admitted to possessing a firearm after having been convicted of a felony, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, Francisco Jose Nava,...
Oregon father and two passengers die in Montana plane crash on way to Donald Trump rally
An Oregon man and two unidentified passengers died in a plane crash in Montana last Thursday while flying to a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Bozeman. Donald Long Jr., 46, was piloting the plane around 4 p.m. when it crashed into Montana’s Crown Mountain, which is located roughly 20 miles west of Augusta, the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
Missoula residents voice concerns after camping ordinance takes effect
MISSOULA, Mont. — NBC Montana is hearing some concerns from viewers after a new urban camping ordinance took effect in Missoula. The city released a map showing where sheltering in parks is and is not allowed. Neighbors tell us they are upset about city parks being opened for camping.
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