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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Missoula Crime Report: Violence is Down But Drugs are Up

6 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula County Attorney’s Office filed 18 new felony complaints this week, which is five more than last week and around the weekly average. County Attorney Matt Jennings provided the report. “Only 30% of those were violent crimes,” Jennings said. “We've been running about 50% for the last couple of years. We had six violent crimes, four endangering crimes, pretty much all involving driving, and only one property crime, which is good news.
Suspicious Pickup Sparks Drug Arrest in Missoula

6 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On or about April 15, 2025, a Missoula Police Department Officer responded to a call for service for a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot. The reporting party had been notified by a tenant that a black pick up with a topper had been parked in the back lot for the previous five days. The caller reported that one of the windows was broken out and he was unsure if the vehicle was stolen or not. The officer arrived and located the black Nissan pickup truck.
Wanted Drug User Resists Arrest at Missoula Shelter

1 week ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On April 14, 2025, at approximately 2:53 PM, a Missoula Police Department Officer was dispatched to the Johnson Street Shelter regarding a male, later identified as 33-year-old William Sirucek, who was there. The caller stated they were asked to call if they saw Sirucek, presumably due to an outstanding $25,000 warrant. When the officer arrived, the staff pointed Sirucek out, and the officer walked over to where he was.
Text to 911 Leads to Drug Arrest at a Popular Missoula Park

1 week ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On April 15, 2025, a Missoula Police Department Officer was informed of a text message that was sent to 911 reporting a disturbance at the Montana Rail Link Park.
Discover the Thrill of Bitterroot Valley's Annual Shed Hunt

1 week ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Peter Christian

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - It happens every spring, May 15 to be exact, on Highway 83 in the Bitterroot Valley as hundreds of vehicles line the highway to begin the annual shed hunt. What is the ‘shed hunt’? It’s an opportunity for antler hunters to race to their favorite spots and gather up as many antlers as possible.
Mystery Unfolds: Missing U-Haul Leads to Arrest in Missoula

2 weeks ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On April 8, 2025, a deputy with the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office spoke with a manager with U-Haul. The manager stated that on April 1, 2025, 47-year-old Danyell Lewis rented a 10-foot box truck from U-Haul at their Highway 10 location. Lewis was supposed to return the vehicle by 5:00 p.m. that day but failed to do so. The manager attempted to contact her multiple times by calling and texting the two phone numbers provided on the contract but received no response.
Montana Governor Visits Missoula, Advocates for Permanent Tax Relief

2 weeks ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Peter Christian

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Governor Greg Gianforte flew into Missoula on Wednesday specifically to appear before the media at VW Ice with owner and President Jack Kirkland, along with Justin Iverson of Iverson Ranch and Richard and LeJean Foster, who own a small farm in western Montana. Gianforte continued his strong support of the Homestead-Comstead property tax reduction plan, even though the bill was recently tabled in the state legislature. “It's great to be back in Missoula at VW Ice.
ICYMI: Uber, DoorDash To Deliver Beer and Wine To Montanans

2 weeks ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Ace Sauerwein

In case you missed it, Montana legislators passed House Bill 211 that will allow third parties to deliver wine and beer to Montanans. House Bill 211 is described as...
New Report: Montana Named Best State for Startups

2 weeks ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On April 4, 2025, Governor Greg Gianforte announced that Montana was ranked as the best state for business startups. “As an entrepreneur, I know firsthand the joys and challenges of starting and growing a business,” Governor Gianforte said. “With my experience, I am working every day as governor to make government more efficient and responsive to Montanans looking to invest in their dreams and in the Treasure State.
Montana Governor and President Trump Talk American-Made Energy

2 weeks ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Peter Christian

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Governor Greg Gianforte met with President Donald Trump on Tuesday and discussed a range of topics surrounding Montana’s energy portfolio. The Governor was on Talk Back to announce an upcoming Executive Order from the President. “I'm calling you from Washington, DC, back here at the invitation of the President,” began Gianforte. “I'll be at the White House later today for a major announcement of executive orders on a number of other things to unleash American energy.