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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Montana Trooper Arrests Driver For DUI In Roundabout Near Missoula

1 day ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At approximately 11:50 p.m. on May 23, 2025, a Montana Highway Patrol trooper approached the roundabout between Lower Miller Creek Road and Upper Miller Creek Road. He observed a Nissan Sedan approaching the roundabout at a higher rate of speed than the posted 35 MPH speed limit. The trooper visually estimated the sedan’s speed to be between 45-50 MPH. As the vehicle entered the roundabout, the driver hit the right curb with his right tires.
Vehicle Break-in Turns Into Drug Investigation in Missoula

2 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At approximately 8:45 p.m. on May 7, 2025, a Missoula Police Department officer was dispatched for a report of a man possibly breaking into a vehicle in the Orange Street Food Farm parking lot. Officers on scene had located the suspect at 601 S. Orange St. and he was later identified as 38-year-old Christopher Schwanz. Schwanz stated there was a vehicle in the Orange Street Food Farm parking lot with an open door, but he did not go into it.
Missoula Traffic Stop Leads To DUI And Drug Charges

2 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On May 21, 2025, a Missoula County Sheriff’s Office corporal was driving his patrol vehicle eastbound on Highway 12. The corporal observed a silver Nissan heading westbound with a headlight out. The corporal turned around and initiated a traffic stop of the Nissan. Prior to the Nissan stopping, the corporal observed the car swerving in its lane, but it came to a stop. The corporal contacted the driver, 34-year-old Brent Hatfield, and the passenger.
Montana Fifth Grader Wins Big With Police Appreciation Poster

3 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - During National Police Week, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced Jordyn Muggli as the winner of the fourth annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest. Jordyn is a fifth-grade student at Lincoln Grade School in Miles City.
Missoula Officer Finds Man Passed Out With Fentanyl in His Lap

3 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On May 19, 2025, at approximately 4:41 p.m., a Missoula Police Department officer observed a passed-out or sleeping male in a vehicle parked behind Northgate Plaza. The vehicle was parked “semi-crooked” in a parking space and is associated with 45-year-old Jeremy Oltz, who is on probation. The officer exited her vehicle and approached the male, who was later confirmed to be Oltz.
Missoula Man Faces Felony Charges After Food Store Incident

3 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On May 31, 2025, a Missoula Police Department officer was dispatched to a request for the removal and trespass of 61-year-old Mike Quinn from the Good Food Store. A GFS employee said Quinn was sitting in the deli area and had a history of consuming food and not paying for it. He has also gotten escalated with staff in the past. Quinn was leaving the store, and the employee asked officers to trespass him.
Missoula Driver Arrested For Felony DUI After Erratic Swerving

3 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At approximately 12:43 a.m. on May 13, 2025, a Missoula County Sheriff’s Office deputy was on patrol on Highway 93N. He was driving southbound when he observed a vehicle approaching him. The deputy thought the vehicle was coming right at him and then saw it swerve across the road back into its appropriate lane. The deputy had moved over to the furthest right lane and turned around.
Police Discover Meth During Arrest Of Missoula Man With Warrant

5 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At approximately 7:00 p.m. on May 23, 2025, a Missoula Police Department officer was patrolling the parking lot of the South Avenue Car Wash when he observed a blue 1996 GMC Yukon pull into the parking lot. The officer ran the vehicle through his patrol vehicle's mobile computer to review law enforcement contacts with the vehicle. The officer learned that the vehicle was affiliated with an individual named Victor Pepe.
Community Gathers to Celebrate Missoula's New Hospice Center

5 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Peter Christian

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - I, along with several other media reporters, was invited on Thursday to tour the soon to be opened Hope Hospice Center located on Union Street across from the Home Depot. I spoke with Amanda Yeoman Melvo, Executive Director of the Partners Health Foundation, Betsy Bach, President of the Partners Hope Foundation and Corin Schneider, CEO of Partners in Home Care about the state of the art facility.
Montana Gas Prices Remain Steady Despite National Declines

5 days ago | newstalkkgvo.com | Nick Chrestenson

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - So far this year, average gas prices in Montana have increased in 18 out of 21 weeks. This week, prices are up again. Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, and he provided the current numbers. “Average gasoline prices in Montana have increased 1.9 cents in the last week, averaging $3.19 per gallon today,” De Haan said.