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Deputies Respond to Shots Fired Call in Missoula
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 25, 2024, at approximately 2:17 AM, Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a call for shots fired. According to Public Information Officer Jeannette Smith, the call for service was later reclassified as Criminal Endangerment. "Energy crews responding to hazards from last...
Chase in Montana Tops 130 MPH, 14 Vehicles Were Almost Hit
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 21, 2024, a Montana Highway Patrol Trooper observed a motor vehicle traveling southbound on US Highway 93 into Lolo. The trooper’s radar showed the vehicle traveling 72 MPH entering a 45 MPH zone. The trooper observed that the driver was a male and there was one female passenger.
How They Made It: Missoula Teens Trapped Under Power Lines
It's the most frightening video from Wednesday night's severe thunderstorm in Missoula. Two teens trying to drive home when they were trapped under power poles snapping off like match sticks on Lower Miller Creek Road. It's also one of the best lessons from the big storm. Be patient, pray, and...
Missoula Crime Report: Heat Wave Leads to Crime Wave
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula County Attorney’s Office filed 18 new felony complaints this week, which is six less than last week but still above the weekly average. According to County Attorney Matt Jennings, this heat wave has also brought on a crime wave. “The past three...
Man Swallows Fentanyl Pills While Running From Missoula Police
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) On July 24, 2024, at around 8:57 PM, a Missoula Police Department Officer responded to Luella Ln to assist officers in searching for a suspect who possibly just violated a court order of protection. The victim had contacted 911 stating a male she had a protection order against had just been in the alley behind her home. Officers responded to search for the male suspect, Timothy Clark.
Man Found ‘Passed Out’ in Car While Driving in Missoula
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 19, 2024, a Missoula Police Department Officer was dispatched to the area of 1215 Phillips Street regarding a man who appeared to be passed out in his vehicle while driving. When the officer arrived, the complainant pointed him toward a vehicle that was parked at the intersection of Sherwood Street and Shakespeare Street.
Missoula Police Arrest Woman for Stabbing Her Sister
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Shortly after midnight on July 22, 2024, Missoula Police Department officers were dispatched to a reported assault in the area of South 4th Street and Gerald Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a female lying on her back in the street. There was a pool of blood developing under her right side and she was actively bleeding from a wound on her right arm. Officers utilized a tourniquet to attempt to stop the bleeding.
Missoula Citizen Performs CPR on Accident Victim, Saves a Life
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Over the weekend, a man in his 70’s was in a motor vehicle accident near Missoula and his heart stopped, however, an unidentified off-duty nurse who stopped at the accident scene provided CPR on the victim, restarting his heart. When first responders arrived, the paramedics reportedly shocked the man’s heart three more times on the way to the hospital.
Missoula Fire Chief on Community Response After Storm
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - One of the important pieces of information that Missoula City Fire Chief Gordy Hughes related to KGVO Talk Back listeners following Wednesday night’s severe thunderstorm was to ask Missoulians to look after their neighbors. “What I would like to express is concern for our...
Routine Missoula Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of Fentanyl Pills
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 22, 2024, a Missoula Police Department Officer was patrolling near Broadway St. and Scott St. when he observed a white Jeep in front of him approaching the intersection. The officer observed the light turn yellow as the Jeep continued to approach the intersection without slowing down. The officer observed the stoplight turn red before the Jeep entered the intersection.
Existing wildfires maintain containment; Authorities respond to new fires sparked
The Miller Peak fire burning on the Lolo National Forest remains at 25% containment and 2,660 acres. Fire crews are continuing mop-up efforts as of most recent reports, and have been able to maintain the fire’s containment after the major storm that blew through Missoula Wednesday night. Butler Creek:
Missoula County Sheriff's Office closed Thursday
MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula County Sheriff's Office will be closed Thursday. Due to power outages and multiple safety hazards across the county including downed trees, debris in roadways, and downed power lines, our Administrative Offices, including finger printing, Civil, Warrants, and Records will be closed today, July 25, 2024. Office hours will resume on Friday, July 26, 2024.
Air and ground resources on scene of fire near McGregor Lake
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Montana DNRC responded at 5:18 p.m. on Thursday to a fire two miles southeast of McGregor Lake. According to a press release the fire measured half an acre as of 10 p.m. with three engines, 1 helicopter, four fire bosses, 1 air attack, a 20-person hand crew, a water tender and two dozers on scene.
Firefighters Make Quick Work of Fire Starts in Bitterroot Nat’l Forest
75 Lightning strikes Monday night started six new fires on the Bitterroot National Forest,. but firefighters pounced, and assisted by water bucket drops by helicopters, firefighting engine crews, hand crews, and multiple fixed-wing aircraft, have brought most of them into containment. More dry lighting is forecast for this afternoon. MEADOW...
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