Peter Christian

Peter Christian’s multi-award winning news career began in 1999 on KGVO with the Morning News Express, which eventually became Montana Morning. He stepped down from Montana Morning in 2023, but still continues to co-host Talk Back with Nick Chrestenson. Peter has won 25 first-place ‘Craney’ awards from the Montana Broadcasters Association for his news coverage on KGVO from 2000 through 2023. He has also been the Public Address Announcer for the Montana Grizzlies at Washington Grizzly Stadium since 1998.

Yellowstone Official Says Flood Damage Stranded Thousands

Superintendent Cam Sholly said it's likely the road between Gardiner and Cooke City cannot be reopened for the rest of the season.

Commissioner Downing on Filing Claims for Flood Damage

Downing spoke to KGVO News as he was traveling in the affected communities about how vital it is to have flood insurance in an area that may be prone to such a disaster.

Helena Man Imprisoned for Defrauding COVID-19 Relief Fund

48 year-old Trevor Gene Lanius-McLeod of East Helena was sentenced in Great Falls Federal District Court this week.

Town Pump Donates $25,000 in Fuel for Montana Food Bank Network

The MFBN announced that the Town Pump Corporation made a $25,000 grant for fuel to help the organization deliver food across the state.

One Million Dollars Bond for Ronan Arson Suspect

A Ronan man is in the Lake County Detention Center on $1 million bond after an intensive investigation into three arson-caused fires led to his arrest.

Montana FWP Holds Press Conference on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Some birds in Montana have been tested recently and found to be infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, which has been confirmed in central and western states, including Montana.

Montana Man Breaks Into DEA Garage to Steal His Drugs Back

43 year-old Anthony Johnson pleaded guilty in Billings Federal District Court this week to charges of possession with intent to distribute dangerous drugs.

Montana Attorney General Says Fentanyl Arrests are Exploding

Arrests are one thing, but fentanyl related deaths are also exploding in Montana. Knudsen provided those numbers.

Missoula Health Department to Wind Down COVID-19 Testing Services

The Missoula City-County Health Department issued a press release on Thursday announcing that they will be winding down their COVID-19 testing services.

$1.5 Million from Montana Film Office for Movies and Video Games

The Montana Film Office, a division of the Montana Department of Commerce, issued grants totaling $1.5 million for 35 film productions created in the state.

Montana Has Spent $51 Million in Rent and Utility Assistance

The Montana Department of Commerce reported that the agency has provided over $51 million in emergency rent and utility assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Missoula High School Principal Placed on Administrative Leave

Missoula Sentinel High School has placed Principal Ryan Rettig on administrative leave.