My career began as a DJ in 1973 in Helena and I moved over to Missoula in 1976. My news career began in 1999 when I took over what was then called ‘The Morning News Express’ and I’ve been hosting the ‘Montana Morning News Show’ every weekday since then. I also co-host Talk Back with Nick Chrestenson. I’ve been married to the love of my life Lorna for over 40 years, and I have two adult children, Luke and Jenna. Jenna and my son-in-law David just celebrated their first wedding anniversary. In addition to my on-air duties, I own Peter Christian Communications, producing radio spots for stations around the country. I love playing drums whenever I can, and I even carry a pair of drumsticks in my car, in case I run across a random drum set! I’ve been honored by the Montana Broadcaster’s Association with first place awards 24 times since 2000, and I love my work!
Peter Christian
Missoula’s Big Sky High School Evacuated Due to Substance
Missoula County Public Schools reported on Monday afternoon that Big Sky High School was evacuated for a little over an hour due to an apparent release of a substance suspected to be pepper spray released inside the building.
Hard Times Leading to Exploding Credit Card Debt for Americans
Crushing inflation is leading millions of Americans to lean more heavily on their credit cards, leading to an explosion of accumulating debt.
Tragic Explanation Behind Death of Man in Helena, MT Dumpster
KGVO News reached out to Lewis and Clark County Sheriff and Coroner Leo Dutton, who provided the whole story about Jacob Garza’s tragic, but unnecessary death.
AG Knudsen Slams “Partisan” Montana Supreme Court
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen stopped into the KGVO studios on Friday after speaking at the Missoula Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony at Rose Memorial Park on Thursday evening.
Missoula Emergency Management Urges Flood Preparation
The Missoula Office of Emergency Management wants to make the community aware of possible minor flooding as the weather warms this spring.
Racing the River to Remove Trash From Reserve Street Camp
Spring is here and that means the Clark Fork River is rising, and that’s a problem for city, county and community leaders as they race to finish cleaning up the tons of trash and debris from the Reserve Street homeless camp area.
Primary Election Ballots Have Been Mailed in Missoula
KGVO News spoke with Elections Administrator Bradley Seaman, who said this will be the first ‘polling place’ election in several years.
Candidate Greeted at the Door by 10-Year-Old Smoking a Cigar
Political newcomer Wayne Rusk is running for Montana House District 88, which encompasses the northern Bitterroot Valley, including Florence and Stevensville.
Missoula Justice of the Peace Alex Beal on Reelection Bid
Incumbent Justice of the Peace in Department One, Alex Beal, appeared on the KGVO Talk Back show on Thursday to answer questions from listeners about his bid for reelection to a second four-year term.
UPDATE: Polson Homicide Suspect Arrested Near Pablo
20 year-old Tyler Urich, suspected of shooting 22 year-old Rozlyn Bluemel to death after an argument that occurred on Tuesday near Flathead Lake, is still at large, according to Lake County authorities.