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
Bonner Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested near Seeley Lake
KGVO News spoke with Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jeannette Smith about a bank robbery and a subsequent arrest that occurred in Bonner on Monday.
City Club Discusses Legalized Recreational Marijuana in Missoula
City Club of Missoula held their monthly panel presentation via ZOOM on Monday with reporter and anchor Jill Valley as the moderator.
Students Save Teacher’s Life with CPR – A Fire Department Story
A service call by the Missoula Fire Department that occurred early in the morning of December 27, helped to save the life of a Spokane Valley firefighter, using equipment and a new Pit Crew CPR technique taught to the Missoula firefighter/EMT’s by the Spokane Valley Fire Department back in 2015.
Missoula to see $4 Per Gallon Gas by Memorial Day says Analyst
Patrick DeHaan, Head Petroleum Analyst for Gas Buddy, told KGVO News on Friday that gas prices in Missoula will almost certainly top $4 per gallon by the Memorial Day weekend.
BBER – Montanans Can Expect Higher Rates on Car and Home Loans
With inflation higher than it has been in over 40 years, the Federal Reserve will have to take some hard steps to bring the situation under control, and it won’t be pretty or easy for Montanans.
Health Department – Omicron Cases Blowing Delta out of the Water
In a conversation with Missoula City County Health Department Director D’Shane Barnett late Tuesday afternoon, he said that the new Omicron variant is literally ‘blowing Delta out of the water’ in Missoula’s COVID case numbers.
MCPS Superintendent Tests Positive for COVID – Working from Home
Like hundreds of other Missoula residents, MCPS Superintendent Rob Watson told KGVO News on Tuesday afternoon that he just tested positive for COVID 19 on Monday.
Fatal Vehicle versus Pedestrian Crash Reported in St. Ignatius
Lake County Sheriff Don Bell sent out a press release on Saturday afternoon about a fatal vehicle versus pedestrian crash that occurred in St. Ignatius just before 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
MCPS’ Rob Watson says Many Teachers are near the Breaking Point
MCPS Superintendent Rob Watson was on KGVO’s Talk Back show on Thursday and looked back at some of the successes achieved in the 2021 school year.
Homicides have Doubled in Missoula says County Attorney Pabst
During her weekly crime report on Friday, Missoula County Attorney Kirsten Pabst told KGVO’s Talk Back audience that homicides have more than doubled over the past few years.
Reserve Street Homeless Camp to Officially Close on January 25
The last day that campers will be allowed under the Reserve Street Bridge will officially be January 25, according to Montana Department of Transportation District Administrator Bob Vosen.
Armed Robbery, High Speed Chase and Train Collision Tuesday Night
The Missoula County Sheriff's Office reported an incident that occurred Tuesday night that involved several law enforcement agencies that led to a high speed chase and a police vehicle being struck by a train with no injuries.