I was born in the southern U.S. and raised by a 21 year Marine Corps Vietnam Vet and his hard working, successful, Tennessee born bride. They set the bar pretty high for their three kids...so I decided to just walk under it and go into radio at age 16. After years of "town to town, up and down the dial", I made my way to Billings in 2005. That turned out to be the best decision I ever made. It lead to a great job, and the love of my life, my daughter, Eliana. I'm happy to be raising her in a place with a great mix of conservative family values and progressive ideas about inclusion and embracing the differences in people (provided they are not too liberal or from California).
Kris Edwards
Red Lodge Made the Ten Most Redneck Cities in Montana List?
I've never thought of Red Lodge as a "redneck town," but I suppose it depends on what you mean by redneck.
The term "Redneck" means different things to different people. For some it's a slur and for others it's a title they proudly claim...
Firepower at the Flea Market
When I was a kid, I loved going to the flea market on the weekend. Seemingly endless tables of junk you just couldn't find in the stores. It's where I bought my first throwing star, nunchucks, and butterfly knife. For a 12-year-old, these are some highly sophisticated weapons...
My Almost-Mother-In-Law’s Battle With Telemarketers
It is rare that I get a telemarketing call these days, but for people who still use landlines, they are a frequent occurrence.
You might be saying, "People still use landlines?" Believe it or not, they're not gone yet.
In fact, my almost-mother-in-law Peggy has a landline as her only means of communication...
Why Are We Releasing Murderers After Only Four Years? [Opinion]
Two days ago, 32-year-old Mikel Knick walked away from the Alternatives pre-release center in the Heights. This is not the first time something like this has happened, but it has caused some people to ask the question: Why would a murderer and a kidnapper be in a halfway house after only serving four years in prison...
Do You Support Clemency for Barry Beach?
Even though hundreds of people in Billings pass by the "Free Barry Beach" sign on Grand Avenue every day, there are plenty who don't know his story. Some people say that there is no way an innocent man would ever confess to a murder and refuse to delve any deeper than that...
This is the Most Popular Halloween Candy in the State of Montana
The website sumocoupon.com compiled some data last year to figure out which Halloween candy was the most popular in each state. The lack of Reese's Cups in any state makes me a bit skeptical, so I thought I would throw this out there just to see how many Montanans agree with this survey...
Is My Daughter Too Young for the Miranda Lambert Concert?
I'm debating as to whether or not I should take my almost 8-year-old to the Miranda Lambert concert on Friday. Her mother and I have VERY different tastes in music, and I am trying to send my daughter down the country path.
My kid loves music, but she hates loud noises...
Five Things I’ve Noticed About Turning 40
My eyesight is failing
A couple of years ago I went to the eye doctor to get my once-a-decade eye test out of the way. I had gone from my usual 20/10 vision down to 20/15. This was still good news to me. I can see from 20 feet what most people have to be at 15 to see...
A Farewell to Rio Good, the Horse That Did Not Survive the Indian Relay Races in Billings [Opinion]
This weekend, hundreds gathered to watch the All Nations Indian Relay at the Metra. At these events, spectators are guaranteed some thrills due to the inherent danger that goes along with the high speed, bareback races.
I did some searching and found a video that gives you a look at what it's like from the rider's point of view...
A Billings Nurse’s Thoughts on ‘The View’
The clip above shows some comments made on the show, 'The View,' which many people found to be offensive to nurses. One of the most offensive statements that has been echoing through every major social media outlet is "Why was she wearing a doctor's stethoscope...
What the Penalty for Texting While Driving SHOULD Be [Opinion]
For those who like the straight-to-the-point approach: Take away their phones, not just their money.
As you may know, Montana is one of only two states without a statewide ban on texting; Arizona is the other. I think that will likely change in the near future, but then what...
Montana Homes Ranked Second Highest Risk For Wildfires
Montana offers some of the most beautiful scenery the United States has to offer. For those who choose to live outside the cities and surround themselves with picturesque views of nature, they often fail to consider the threat of wildfires...