Nick Chrestenson

Missoula

News Director at KGVO-AM (Missoula,MT)

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Articles

Can You Believe a Skateboard Theft Interrupted a Jury Trial In Missoula?

1 week ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula County Attorney’s Office filed 12 new felony complaints this week, which is five fewer than last week and less than the weekly average. According to County Attorney Matt Jennings, there were seven violent crimes, two endangerment crimes, and three property crimes. “There were a couple of guys who robbed a construction site,” Jennings said. “Some of the violent crimes that we had this week, sadly, were at fishing access sites, and one was at a campground.
Investigation Leads To Drug Arrest Near Missoula's Kim Williams Trail

1 week ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On June 9, 2025, Missoula Police Department officers were dispatched to a report of a disturbance in the area of the Kim Williams Trail. While searching the area for an unaccounted female, who may have been the victim of a PFMA or sexual intercourse without consent, responding officers were contacting nearby campers in the area. An officer was notified that a male was approximately 50 yards or so east of the crime scene.
Details Of Nicole Heimer's Search And Recovery In Missoula

1 week ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On June 19, 2025, the Sheriff and Coroner, Jermiah Petersen, confirmed that remains found on May 18, 2025, in the Upper Rattlesnake search area were those of 42-year-old Nicole Heimer, residing in Missoula, Montana. According to Communications Coordinator Jeannette Smith, Ms. Heimer was reported missing on April 22, and her vehicle was observed at the Sawmill Gulch trailhead.
Missoula Police Catch Habitual Offender in Hit-and-run DUI Case

1 week ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At approximately 7:43 p.m. on June 13, 2025, a Missoula Police Department officer was dispatched to a possible hit and run accident in the 7100 block of Uncle Robert Ln. The complainant told dispatch that he witnessed a red Nissan X-Terra back into another vehicle. He said that the victim vehicle may not have any damage because the suspect vehicle had backed into their hitch.
Missoula Man Arrested After Bloody Struggle at Local Shop

1 week ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At approximately 4:05 p.m. on June 13, 2025, multiple Missoula Police Department officers were dispatched to a physical disturbance between 45-year-old Michael Harrison and an adult male, John Doe. The incident started at Collective Elevation. An officer arrived and recognized Harrison from previous professional encounters. The officer noticed his head was covered in what appeared to be blood.
Missoula Firefighters Battle Intense Garage Blaze With Quick Action

1 week ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On Sunday, June 15, 2025, at approximately 2:05 p.m., six Missoula Fire Department units were dispatched to a reported garage fire at 2720 Dublin Street. According to A Shift Battalion Chief Troy Ault, callers reported visible smoke and flames at the scene. “Upon arrival, Unit 141 observed that the garage, a detached structure located behind the residence, was fully engulfed in flames,” Ault said. “Crews accessed the property via the alleyway for the most direct route.
A Night of Fishing Turns Chaotic With Gunfire in Missoula

1 week ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On June 15, 2025, a sergeant and corporal with the Missoula County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of Deep Creek Road and Big Flat. It was reported that a male in a GMC pickup truck had fired shots at a group of people who were fishing in the area. The report came from a male, John Doe. The sergeant initially responded to Harper’s Bridge Fishing Access off Mullan Road, where he found several people recreating.
Wheelchair-bound Victim Faces Bear Spray Attack at the POV

1 week ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On June 12th, 2025, Missoula Police Department officers responded to the Poverello Center for a reported physical disturbance that had just occurred. The reporting party advised that a male was spraying another male with bear spray in the parking lot. The suspect, later identified as 34-year-old Thomas Lozeau, was described as wearing a red shirt, black jacket, and had long curly hair. An officer arrived on scene and observed Thomas.
Missoula Man Caught Red-handed With Stolen Trailer and Motorcycle

1 week ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On June 9, 2025, a male called 911 to report that his trailer and raft were stolen from Grant Creek Self Storage in Missoula County between 6/7 and 6/9/25. He provided the trailer license number and description of the raft. A Missoula County Sheriff's Office detective obtained surveillance video that showed a white Oldsmobile Bravada following another vehicle through the security gate without entering a code on 6/8/25.
Montana Drivers Brace For Higher Gas Prices, What's Fueling The Surge

1 week ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Average gas prices in Montana have now increased in 20 out of 24 weeks. Last week, prices finally dropped, but now they are on the rise again. Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, and he provided the current numbers. “Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen .4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.18 per gallon today,” De Haan said.