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.
Peter Christian
Daines Call to Trump Stops Anaconda Job Corps Center Closure
In a hastily called press conference on Monday, Montana Senator Steve Daines relayed the news that his personal call to President Donald Trump saved the Anaconda Job Corps Center from closing.
‘Miss Montana’ C-47 Aircraft Preparing for D-Day Re-enactment
‘Miss Montana’ pilot Bryan Douglass called the KGVO Montana Morning News on Monday morning just before taking off in a rehearsal for the upcoming D-Day 7th anniversary ceremonies in Normandy, France.
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.
Daines Recognized as Most Transparent, Accountable, Innovative
U.S. Senator Steve Daines was recognized recently as the most transparent, accountable and innovative representative in Washington by the Congressional Management Foundation
Shooting Victim Casey Blanchard to Return Home on Saturday
In addition to Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Wade Palmer, another life and another family that was changed forever on March 15 is that of Casey Blanchard, his wife and two children.
Miss Montana Aircraft to be Featured on CBS Sunday Morning
Not only will the Miss Montana C-47 aircraft be crossing the English Channel to take part in the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion next week, the aircraft and crew will also be the lead story on CBS Sunday Morning on June 2.
State Insurance Commissioner says to Prepare for Wildfire Season
With smoke from Canadian wildfires already settling in the Missoula valley, Montana’s State Insurance Commissioner and Auditor Matt Rosendale is encouraging Montanans to prepare for the upcoming fire season.
9th Circuit Rules in Favor of Missoula Legislator over COPP
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court ruled on Tuesday in a slit decision that found a Missoula legislator did not violate the 1st Amendment rights of a state government official by revealing information about a complaint filed with the Commissioner of Political Practices.
Project Safe Neighborhoods Brings Missoula Crime Rates Down
Surrounded by local, state and federal law enforcement officials, U.S. Attorney for Montana Kurt Alme delivered positive news to the media on Wednesday that crime rates are down in Missoula due to the Project Safe Neighborhoods program, instituted a year ago.
Memorial Day Begins with Sunrise Service at Veterans Cemetery
A small but enthusiastic group met at the Western Montana Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Monday morning for the first of many ceremonies to honor those who gave their lives for the country in the U.S. military.