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POLSON, Mont. - The Lake County Sheriff's Office will be testing new sirens in Polson Wednesday. LCSO said in a Facebook post they are installing new equipment in their patrol vehicles, and it is important the technician tests them.

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On June 5, 2023, a Missoula Police Department officer was dispatched to a residence in the 2700 block of Valley View Drive to assist with a probation search. A Probation Officer was conducting a probation search of 37-year-old Joshua Rippel’s residence, as he is currently on felony probation.

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On June 1, 2023, a Missoula Police Department Officer was present at the Missoula County Detention Facility for an unrelated matter. While the officer was there, an Adult Probation and Parole Officer advised that Amber Seitz was currently in custody at the Detention Facility for a probation violation.

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On May 31, 2023, a Missoula Police Department officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1800 block of Stephens Avenue to assist Probation & Parole with an unruly male. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with a Probation Officer who advised a female was scheduled to check in with her probation officer.

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Smurfit Stone Community Advisory Group invites the public to get an update on clean up efforts and the road ahead as it holds a meeting Wednesday. Participants can get the latest information on groundwater, fish, grant funding and more. The meeting will be held at...

A planned road construction project will impact how people get to the Polson Boys and Girls Club beginning on June 12.

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - ‘Tis the season when property reappraisals will be hitting the mailbox and during a press conference at the Missoula County Courthouse on Tuesday, the overall message was ‘DON’T PANIC”. The Message to Taxpayers is 'Don't Panic' Over Reappraisals. First to speak...

The state Department of Revenue (DOR), not Missoula County or the City, calculates residential property appraisals every two years and sends out notices to property owners across the state. Local governments are not involved in this process. 2023 is a reappraisal year. Residents will receive notices in the coming weeks...

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Summer means…no school, but that doesn’t mean schools won’t play an important part in summer nutrition for school-aged kids. KGVO News spoke to Montana’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen this week about the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program that helps kids stay strong and well-fed over the summer.

The property covers 480 acres owned by several groups including local philanthropists Izzy Dog LLC and the Five Valleys Land Trust.

FRENCHTOWN — SeQuoya Dempsey, an 18-year-old member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT), has overcome significant challenges in her upbringing. She recently graduated from Frenchtown High School, Dempsey, received four scholarships so far, and will be attending Northern Arizona University in August. She is the fifth person in her immediate family to graduate from high school.

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula County Attorney’s Office charged 16 new criminal complaints this week, which is six less than last week and right around the weekly average. According to County Attorney Kirsten Pabst, her office is also getting ready for a homicide trial that is set to start on Monday.

The National Association of Counties (NACo) has awarded the Missoula County COVID-19 Documentation Project with a 2023 Achievement Award. This project is a joint effort between Missoula County and the University of Montana, documenting the primary sources of how the Missoula community responded to the pandemic.

A longrunning after-school and summer program for Missoula County Public Schools students is weathering sudden upheaval after its administrator, Western Montana Mental Health Center, said tight finances and staffing challenges meant it could no longer be responsible for operations. The district and other community organizations are now working to fill the gaps.

Missoula County Weekly is a newsletter that keeps subscribers informed about public meetings, county projects, and community events. The newsletter offers tips on how to avoid accidentally dialing 9-1-1, such as not giving young children cell phones to play with and avoiding pushing the button on the right side of an iPhone three or more times.

Mika Westwolf is a name to remember and a life taken too soon. Her mother talks about Mika's life and legacy...

My father was addicted to garage sales. He couldn't pass by a garage sale without stopping to "just check it out and see what they have". He spent his last years in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho so he would hit the sales between there and Spokane, Washington every chance he go. We used to test him on what he could find. It didn't matter what we asked him to hunt down for us, he eventually would find it. I have a story about leather pants that I will save for a different day. I still have boxes of garage sale "finds" from him in my basement.

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On May 31, 2023, a Missoula Police Department Office was dispatched to the area of 111 W. Broadway for a robbery that had just occurred. A witness called 911 reporting that his friend had just been beaten up and punched and that his $500 mountain bicycle was stolen. The suspect was described as a tall Native American male, approximately 6', and wearing all black or dark clothing.

St. Ignatius senior Izzy Evans, a seemingly all-around player for the Mission-Arlee-Charlo softball team, has been grinding all year in the batters' box and the pitching circle. With an impressive journey that began in tee ball at the age of 7, Evans has honed her skills and developed a passion for pitching, making her an integral part of the team's success. At just 8 years old, Evans stepped onto the field as a pitcher for the first time, facing off against Plains. It was a moment that would shape her future in the sport. "I instantly loved it," she recalls. Determined to...

The 66th annual Five Valley Kennel Club Missoula Dog Show has returned to the Missoula County Fairgrounds.