News Staff A winter storm lasting through Friday could cause hazardous conditions for area commuters. Several over passes, could see up to 6 feet of snow across southwest Montana. Motorists are advised to plan accordingly. ALSO… Valley locations will see a wintry mix through Thursday night, with moderate to heavy snow accumulations, including in Kalispell, Missoula, Butte, … Read more
HELENA – Families gathered in the state capitol building Monday afternoon for a Celebrate Adoption Ceremony. During the event, part of November Adoption Month, Governor Greg Gianforte joined with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) in the Capitol Rotunda to highlight the importance of adoption and hopefully encourage others to consider … Read more
Longer emergency response times could be the result of posted weight limits for some bridges in Lewis and Clark County. The Lewis and Clark County Public Works Department identified a total of 20 weight-restricted bridges throughout the county, many of which were designed more than a century ago, and “things have changed.” During the next … Read more
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) – The search for a new MCPS superintendent is underway. At a meeting Monday, the school board announced it has hired a consultant firm to conduct a national search for a new superintendent to fill the seat left vacant after Dr. Rob Watson accepted an education position in Helena last June. … Read more
BUTTE, Mont. – In an update on Monday, Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement said the body found lying in a culvert Saturday morning was that of a 36-year-old indigent Butte man. The man, who was homeless, had been living in the culvert near the intersection of Farrell Street and Texas Avenue, prior to his death, the … Read more
The Helena City Commission is considering ending two monthly fees on city residents’ water bills thanks to little public interest in the programs the fees fund. The city’s water and wastewater service-line program offers Helena homeowners zero interest, 15-year loans to replace service lines to a house, but due to a lack of interest for … Read more
Today is Giving Tuesday, and what that means is quite literally in it’s name. The National Day Of Giving reminds us to give to local non profits to help those in need. On the Tuesday after Thanksgiving charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to … Read more
The United States Postal Service has put out a call for those who want to help spread some magic this holiday season. The USPS announced recently that it was launching Operation Santa, a program where individuals can adopt a letter that was sent to Santa and fulfill that child’s wish. Operation Santa will kick off … Read more
MISSOULA, Mont. – A Bozeman business got quite a scare Sunday morning when a car drove into the front door. Officials say the driver mixed the brakes with the gas pedal, causing the car to jump the curb and crash into the business shattering the glass doors. The Bozeman Fire Department reported no injuries. -0-
Residents are warned each year about telephone scams and thieves who break into homes or cars to steal Christmas gifts during the holiday season. Now, parents are being warned about a dangerous online challenge that may be taking place in which young people randomly sucker-punch older individuals, including one incident in which a 61-year-old NY … Read more