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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Study says Montana 4th Safest State in U.S. During the Pandemic
The financial website Wallet Hub reported this week that Montana is ranked the fourth safest state during the COVID 19 pandemic.
COVID 19 Liability Bill Passes Senate and goes to the House
State Senator Steve Fitzpatrick from Great Falls introduced SB 65 last week. The bill has already passed the Senate and is making its way through the Montana House of Representatives.
COVID Stimulus Bill Brings Millions to State Public Education
The new stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed by President Trump this week is bringing more than just either $600 or $2,000 to every adult; it is also bringing billions of dollars to help America’s public schools.
Governor Elect Greg Gianforte Holds ZOOM Press Conference
Setting the stage for his relationship with various media sources throughout the state, Governor-elect Greg Gianforte held a ZOOM press conference on Monday to mainly address issues related to the COVID 19 pandemic, but also to answer other policy questions.
Bullock says Montana’s COVID Vaccine Allotment cut by 20 Percent
Governor Bullock recently announced that the state’s anticipated allocation of vaccine doses through the end of the year has been reduced by the federal government by 20% from 60,000 down to 48,000 along with other states across the nation.
Lawsuit Filed to Block Governor Steve Bullock’s COVID Mandates
A group in Bozeman working with an attorney in Missoula filed a lawsuit in Helena District Court on Monday to block Governor Steve Bullock’s COVID 19 mandates regarding masks and that forced bars, taverns and restaurants to limit capacity and hours.
Montana Electors Cast Their Votes for Donald Trump in Helena
Montana, with the minimum number of electors possible for such a small population, cast all three of their votes on Monday afternoon for President Donald J. Trump.
Montana Medicaid Expansion Approved for another Year
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services delivered some good news to over 90,000 Montanans recently about the state’s Medicaid expansion program.
Senator and Mrs. Daines Participate in COVID Vaccine Trial
Recently re-elected Senator Steve Daines held a press conference on Wednesday to announce that he and Mrs. Daines participated in a trial for the Pfizer COVID 19 vaccine.
State Health Officials Weigh in on COVID 19 Explosion
At a press conference in Helena this week, Governor Steve Bullock turned the floor over to the State Medical Director Dr. Greg Holzman, and the Chief Epidemiologist Stacey Anderson.