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.

Montana DPHHS Concerned about Increased Teen E-Cigarette Use

After the state of Michigan took the step of banning the sale of all flavored e-cigarettes and vaping products, many other states and municipalities are taking a closer look at the impact of the products on the health of users, especially young people.

Fire Danger Remains High as Hot Summer Weather Continues

Fire officials are still concerned about the danger of wildfire in western Montana, despite the calendar advancing into September.

First Human Cases of West Nile Virus Reported in Montana

The Montana Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first both equine and human cases of West Nile virus discovered in the state.

Grizzly Bear Euthanized After Stealing Chickens Near Kalispell

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks officials were forced to euthanize a three year-old male grizzly bear after it repeatedly broke into chicken coops, killing several chickens over a number of days.

Doctor Details Trooper Palmer’s Condition, Recovery

Just before releasing critically wounded Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Wade Palmer for his return trip to Missoula on Wednesday, there was a brief press conference that was live streamed on Facebook.

Candidate Fox Invites Chick-fil-A to Open Another Montana Store

Gubernatorial candidate Tim Fox has reached out to the owners of Chick-fil-A restaurants to open a second location in the state, after some airports have refused to host the restaurants due to their donations to Christian organizations.

IRS Warns of ‘Tax Transcript’ Email Scam Targeting Businesses

The Internal Revenue Service released a warning on Monday about what they are calling a "Tax Transcript" scam in which they warned the public about a surge of fraudulent emails impersonating the IRS.

Police Fear Missing Woman May Be Human Trafficking Victim

On June 15, 23-year-old Jermain Austin Charlo disappeared from the Missoula area and has not been seen since.

Miracle Rescue of Infant Buried in Western Montana Forest

Members of the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office were called out Saturday night at approximately 8 p.m. for a male suspect who was acting strange in the Lolo Hot Springs area.

Three Grizzly Bear Cubs Rescued after Mother Killed Near Lincoln

Three orphaned male grizzly bear cubs are now in an animal rescue sanctuary after their mother was struck and killed near Lincoln.

Montana Morning State News Headlines For Wednesday, October 25

Former Senator and Ambassador Max Baucus addressed several Montana high school classes about China and North Korea on Tuesday from one location in Missoula.

Late Surge Lifts Adam Hertz To House District 96 Victory

It was a long night for House District 96 candidate Adam Hertz when initial numbers favored his opponent, the incumbent, Andrew Person.