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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...
Fans Buzz with Theories on How ‘Yellowstone’ Will Conclude
The Bitterroot Valley and Missoula are hosts to a major television production as I am writing this. Season 5 of the hit television drama, "Yellowstone" is filmed in our backyard. In seasons 1-3, the show had been mostly filmed in Utah, and occasional scenes took place on Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby, MT. But, for seasons 4 and 5, the entire production moved to Montana.
Suspect arrested for allegedly pointing gun at someone in Billings
BILLINGS, Mont. - A suspect was arrested Thursday for allegedly pointing a gun at someone in the area of North 8th St and Second Avenue North in Billings Thursday just before 9 p.m. The Billings Police Department said on social media officers spoke with the victim, who said a male...
Zimmerman Trail in Billings reopens after crash
BILLINGS, Mont. - One person was hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash in the area of Zimmerman Trail and Highway 3 in Billings Friday at around 2:36 a.m. The Billings Police Department said on social media the driver of the vehicle was taken to the hospital for their injuries. Zimmerman Trail...
“Fire” & “Ice” For The 4th In Shelby
Our Shelby FIREmen's picnic's on until 2, this afternoon (Thurs) down at the Shelby Firehall. This afternoon from 2, until 4, there's an ICE Cream Social & Open House, over at the Marias Museum annex building. Dogs & burgers for lunch, ice cream for dessert, Happy 4th of July!
Long road to recovery ahead for Billings man injured at Cooney Reservoir
At Cooney Reservoir, 62-year-old Billings resident Mark Young was injured after a jet ski crash on Saturday, but his family says that Young is resilient and they are hopeful for a future of healing.
Local Legends: Paoli truly a 'Mr. Do-It-All' for CMR, beyond
Fred Paoli was never the biggest athlete. But from his days with C.M. Russell High to the Division I gridiron or the rugby fields with the U.S. National Team, he certainly loomed large. With C.M. Russell High opening its Hall of Fame this past school year and Great Falls High working to have its...
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...
Ford Signs to Play Professionally in Germany
BOZEMAN, Mont. -- Montana State men's basketball star Robert Ford III has signed a professional contract with Würzburg Baskets, the club announced on Thursday. Würzburg Baskets, located in Würzburg, Germany, plays in Basketball Bundesliga (BBL), the top division in Germany and one of the top leagues in all of Europe.
Operation Next program provides free career training for veterans at Highlands College
MISSOULA, Mont. — Operation Next, a program that provides free career training in welding and CNC precision machining to veterans and their families, is accepting applications for Fall 2024. Operation Next has trained 63 veterans or veteran family members since January 2023. Classes meet on the weekends, after online...
Billings Christian's Adeia Erickson signs to play women's basketball at Bismarck State
BILLINGS — Billings Christian's Adeia Erickson has signed to play women's college basketball at Bismarck State College (North Dakota), per an email from her mother, Loverty Erickson, to The Billings Gazette and 406 Sports this week. Erickson, who formerly attended school at Wolf Point, qualified for the Montana Christian...
Roger Jacobs Inducted into Hall of Fame
Roger Jacobs, of Billings, Montana, was inducted into the Livestock Marketeers Hall of Fame on May 29, alongside Darryl Rahn, of Virginia, Illinois. Jacobs has dedicated nearly 50 years to the livestock industry through his time as a regional manager and field rep for the American Angus Association (AAA) and the Angus Journal, and most notably, as an auctioneer.
City of Big Timber issues water conservation notice due to leak at water treatment plant
BIG TIMBER, Mont. - Sweet Grass Co. Sheriff's Office (SGCSO) says that the City of Big Timber Public Works Department has issued a water conservation notice, asking residents to conserve city water due to leak that developed on July 4 at the Water Treatment Plant. SGSCO and City of Big...
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