KGVO-AM (Missoula,MT)

KGVO (1290 AM) is a radio station that serves the Missoula area in Montana and is owned by Townsquare Media. The station broadcasts a News radio format, which is also aired on KLYQ 1240 AM in Hamilton. The Federal Radio Commission assigned the call letters KGVO on March 17, 1931. On May 6, 1932, the station was given permission to change its frequency from 1420 kHz to 1200 kHz and to operate continuously rather than just from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. At that time, KGVO operated at a power of 100 watts. For many years, KGVO has been the main station for broadcasting Montana Grizzlies football and men's basketball games, often referring to itself as the "Home of the Grizzlies." Until 2017, KGVO also broadcast on KGVO-FM at 101.5 FM, which helped extend its reach during nighttime hours. However, on February 2, 2017, KGVO-FM transitioned to a new alternative rock format as KAMM-FM. Following this change, KGVO began using a low-powered translator at 98.3 FM, while KLYQ in Hamilton started simulcasting KGVO's programming as well.

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#640467

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#142053

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Barking Dog Saves Family From Home Invasion in Missoula

2 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On May 6, 2025, at approximately 11:42 PM, a Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was dispatched to a residence in the 2500 block of Flynn Lane in response to a reported home invasion in progress. Dispatch advised that the complainant, Jane Doe, reported that an unknown female, later identified as 38-year-old Ashley Watson, was attempting to force entry into her residence through the front door and was behaving erratically.
Montana's Gas Prices Rise While National Average Dips

3 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - To start 2025, average gas prices in Montana have increased in 15 out of 18 weeks. This week, prices have risen again, but just barely. 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 $3.16 per gallon today,” De Haan said.
Chicks On Sticks: How One Club is Changing Lives at UM

5 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Peter Christian

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Of the 1,800 individuals receiving diplomas at the University of Montana on Saturday, one will also leave behind a lasting legacy of helping young women gain confidence and skill in the sport of skiing. I spoke with UM Director of Strategic Communications Dave Kuntz about Abigail Miller.
Missoula Crime Report: Preparing for a Big Trial Next Week

5 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula County Attorney’s Office filed 11 new felony complaints this week, which is four fewer than last week and less than the weekly average. According to County Attorney Matt Jennings, four of those were violent crimes and four were endangerment crimes. “We did have another case of a person driving drunk down the Interstate,” Jennings said. “Years ago, it seemed like we'd get one or two of those a year.
How Missoula Officers Responded To A Reported Impaired Driver

6 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On May 2, 2025, at approximately 12:05 p.m., officers with the Missoula Police Department responded to the Mullan Station Town Pump after a 911 caller reported finding a male passed out inside a vehicle in front of the business. The complainant stated the male did not respond when she knocked on his window, and she was uncertain whether the male was breathing.
Here's How You Can Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card

6 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Rob Carroll

Summer's here, and that means days at the pool and trips to the beach--or a higher electric bill because you're running the air conditioner so much. Worried about how you'll fuel your summer fun? We've got you covered. One winner will be randomly selected to receive a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. Complete the activities below beginning Monday, May 12, through Sunday, June 29, 2025.
City of Missoula Brings Back 'Chats in the Park'

6 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Peter Christian

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The popular 'City Chats in the Parks' program will begin its third year this Tuesday at Westside Park. I spoke with Parks and Recreation Community Experience Specialist Ashley Brittner Wells on Thursday about the program. “We started City Chats in the Parks three years ago, so this is our third annual series,” began Brittner Wells. “It's a community engagement series that takes place in various parks across Missoula.
Montana's Historic $100 Million Investment In Teacher Salaries

6 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On May 8, 2025, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte secured historic funding to raise starting teacher pay. He signed the STARS Act into law to continue incentivizing school districts to increase baseline teacher pay. Gianforte said the STARS Act, or Student and Teacher Advancement for Results and Success Act, invests a historic $100 million to raise teacher pay, with a focus on educators who are just starting their careers.
Man Damages Several Missoula Cars With an Unusual Item

6 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At approximately 2:50 p.m. on May 1, 2025, a Missoula Police Department officer responded to a report of disorderly conduct at the Walgreens on Brooks Street. The 911 complainant said that there was a male inside the store who tossed a bunch of soda off the shelf. She explained that the male was wearing a long green trench coat and had a crutch. She explained that the male was no longer in the store.
How A Wrong-Way Driver Led To Serious DUI Charges In Missoula

1 week ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At approximately 2:15 a.m. on May 2, 2025, a Missoula County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a report of a wrong-way driver at the 88-mile marker of Interstate 90. The caller reported the vehicle was sideways in the roadway. It then continued all over the roadway and into the ditch three times. The vehicle corrected its travel from Westbound in the Eastbound lanes and continued East on I-90.