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.
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Billings Refinery Fire and Explosion Sends Diesel Prices Higher
An explosion and fire at the Exxon refinery in Billings several weeks ago is contributing to the rapid rise in gas and diesel prices throughout the Rocky Mountain region.
Montana Highway Patrol on Marijuana DUIs
Now that recreational marijuana is legal, MHP Public Information Officer Sergeant Jay Nelson specifically addressed the subject of driving while high.
Website Says Montana the Sixth Worst Place to Be a Cop in U.S.
The financial website Wallet Hub released a study recently naming Montana as the sixth worst place in the United States to be a law enforcement officer.
Increasing Speed Leads to More Accidents and Deaths in Montana
According to AAA, in 2020, nearly 40,000 people died in the U.S. in traffic crashes, the most since 2007, and the numbers coming from 2021 are expected to be even worse.
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.
University of Montana Installs New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
KGVO spoke to UM Sustainability Director Eva Rocke about the new technology on campus.
Opportunities and Challenges for Montana’s Small Businesses
KGVO News reached out to Wallet Hub financial analyst Jill Gonzalez who said both Bozeman and Missoula scored high in the ‘Top 15 Best Small Cities to Start a Small Business’.
Montana Congressman on Fertilizer, Politics, and Immigration
Montana Eastern District Congressman Matt Rosendale called in to the KGVO Newsmakers Line on Tuesday to discuss several issues he’s working on in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Montana Secretary of State Plans to Fight Court’s Election Decision
This week, Montana District Court Judge Michael Moses in Billings temporarily blocked several new election laws passed by the recent legislative session.
Western Montana to Be Hit With High Winds and Mountain Snow
KGVO News recently spoke to the National Weather Service office in Missoula about an expected high wind even headed into the area this week.