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Billings Bacon Fest 2016 is Coming! [Video]
Are you ready for a world where everything is bacon? It's coming November 19th at Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark! Billings Bacon Fest 2016 is ready to roll from 11-3.
This year we will have over 30 vendors with over 3,000 sample items for you to partake in...
5 Reasons Montanans Rock!
Take one step into Montana and you will quickly realize that we have some pretty incredible people here. In fact, we would put our residents up against any other state in the nation.
Here are 5 reasons we think Montanans rock.
3 Awesome Montana Swimming Holes
If you're a fan of the water, then you'll love these swimming holes in Montana that are sure to put a chill up your spine. The hot weather is on so feel free to take a dip in one of these spots to cool off on that hot summer day.
No More Billings Steak ‘n Shake
As reported earlier this week, Montana's only Steak 'n Shake has closed its doors in Billings West End among other Billings businesses.
News reports say that the owner struggled to keep employees on staff since it's opening in 2013 and that the restaurant lacked community support...
28th Jimmy D Golf Tournament
There's nothing like playing a fun game and supporting a good cause. Here's another one for you.
The 28th Annual 'Jimmy D' Golf Tournament is coming up Monday, August 1st at Pryor Creek Golf Club from Chefs and Cooks of Montana. Proceeds from this event will go to the Scholarship Fund for youth activities...
Wrongfully Accused…Again
I have a co-worker that has a little coin box at her desk. When she first got it, she came to me and said that if I ever needed some change for the pop machine to help myself. However, I have never touch it and won't just because I respect other people's property...
Do You Travel For The 4th?
This is one of the busiest weekends of the year for people to hit the roads. One of those reasons is because everyone seems to want to get out of town and go camping.
We used to do that but not anymore. The reason being is it seems to be so hard to find a good camping spot on weekends like this...
Do You Carry? [Opinion]
Yellowstone County is one of the highly populated counties in the nation for people carrying weapons and I personally love that. I see people every so often with a firearm on their side and that truly makes me feel comfortable.
With so much talk in the country to ban guns I would rather be standing next to an honest armed citizen if a gun found came about than to be a sitting duck...
Facing My Fear In Billings [Images]
One of my biggest fears is a fear of heights and I tackled that today.
We have window washers taking care of the Crowne Plaza windows which means the door out to the balcony has been unlocked.
I called down to Crowne Plaza management and asked for permission to take a little stroll around the top floor of the building...
Please Don’t Do This! [Opinion]
My wife went to the store mid day yesterday and as she was getting the kids out of the car, she noticed something...
In the car next to her there was a child in the vehicle that must have been between 2 and 3 years old. He was asleep and the car was running with the air conditioning apparently on...
Montana Brewers Rendezvous Today!
Are you a drinker? Then today is your day!
The Montana Brewers Rendezvous happens today at The Billings Depot. Attend the event and you'll find Montana-made beer only, unlimited samples, food vendors, live music, and a collectible glass with every ticket...
5 Reasons Montana Is Underrated
Montana has a lot to offer and most of the time we don't get the credit we deserve. Take one step into the Treasure State and you'll understand why it is so amazing.
Montana is for badasses
Even Google says so!
We are deep in history
From dinosaur bones being unearthed to the Pictograph Caves just outside of Billings, we have a lot to look at and remember...