Nick Chrestenson

Nick Chrestenson is the News Director for Townsquare Media Missoula and has been with the company since 2015. He started out as an intern and then graduated from the University of Montana School of Journalism. He typically writes about crime in our community. He lives in Missoula, Montana, and is in no hurry to leave. During spring and summer, he enjoys golfing and spending time on Flathead Lake with friends and family. During fall and winter, you can find him cheering on the Griz inside Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

Woman Steals a Car and Forges a Bill of Sale in Missoula

A Missoula Police Department officer was dispatched to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 1800 block of West Sussex Avenue.

Missoula Rivers Are Running High, Fast, and Cold

National Weather Service Meteorologist Jen Kitzmiller told KGVO News on Tuesday that temperatures could look very different in the next few days.

UPDATE: Missoula Standoff Suspect Arrested

Missoula Police Department Officers, SWAT, and negotiators remain in a standoff situation near the 100 block of Black Pine.

Police Investigate Dead Body Found in Missoula

On Thursday morning, the Missoula Police Department shut down the Milwaukee Trail in the Old Saw Mill District after a dead body was found.

Couple Flees from Missoula Police, Man Gets Caught With Fentanyl

The officer was aware that the owner of that vehicle was 26-year-old Julia Mendoza and that she was in a relationship with 30-year-old Tagen Struhs.

COVID-19 Update: Montana Adds 45 New Cases, Two More Deaths

As of Friday morning, Montana has confirmed 272,397 positive COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19 Update: Montana Adds 58 New Cases, One More Death

As of Wednesday morning, Montana has confirmed 272,311 positive COVID-19 cases.

Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by a Bus in Missoula

Divisions of the Missoula Police Department were on scene investigating the accident and all involved in the accident cooperated with the investigation.

Frenchtown High School Employee Charged With Sexual Abuse of Children

Missoula County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Jenny Ann Court for a sexual assault report involving 60-year-old Steven Martin.

Missoula Man Pleads Not Guilty to Killing His Girlfriend

At around 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, 51-year-old Jacques Bernard appeared in Missoula District Court and pleaded not guilty to homicide.

Missoula Woman With a BAC of .239 Had Children in Her Car

A Montana Highway Patrol trooper received a report of a vehicle swerving all over the road while driving southbound on Highway 93N.

Missoula Woman With a BAC of .235 Was Arrested for Her 7th DUI

On Sunday, a Missoula Police Department officer was patrolling the area of Russell Street when he observed a vehicle make a left turn from Birch Street onto Russell Street.