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Are You Fighting Depression?
I read the other day that death by suicide is one the leading causes of death in Montana. To be honest, I do not recall where I read this but it struck me kind of hard when I saw it.
Since moving to Billings almost a year ago, I have had 3 people in my life cut their life short by this...
Getting Stuck in Billings [Opinion]
Traffic in Billings seems to be getting a little more busy. Drive times are getting more congested and traffic lights never seem to be in one's favor.
Whether I am coming into work or heading home, it seems to be a chore either way I go...
Smiley Was At Heights Walmart
Well this was a first for my family and I. Something I have never seen in any Walmart in the country.
As we walked into the store this weekend, "Smiley" the Walmart mascot was roaming the store. I didn't even know they had a mascot roaming the stores these days...
Billings Stomps Flathead!
It was a game that I personally wasn't so sure was going to happen because of the weather. Severe thunderstorm watch, tornado warning, high winds and hail the size of golf balls during the day but by the time kick off happen the weather really switched gears...
Watching The Storm From The Top [Images]
Doing the show on Saturday afternoon was interesting to say the least. I knew the storm was coming in so I popped open the blinds and started monitoring what was going on.
The storm came in mainly from western Montana and moved quick hitting hard...
Small Montana School Advantages
Growing up in a small school has it's blessings even though most of the time we don't notice them. Going to a small school can be just as challenging yet rewarding. I grew up in a very small town and know this all too well.
Here are 5 things about going to a small Montana school...
Will You See Trump in Billings?
As you probably know by now, Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump will be making a stop in Billings. He will be speaking at 4 p.m. next Thursday (May 26th) at Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark.
It looks as if he is gaining more and more popularity with the American people as election day inches it's way closer...
Is The Crime Rising In Billings?
It's getting really hard to not miss stories of major crime when it comes Billings' news sources.
It was long ago that a suspicious white powder was discovered in a building in downtown. Then there is the murders that are reported, followed by a guy running around on the West End shooting up things...
5 Billings’ Summer Must-Do’s
Summer is on the way and I have come up with my top 5 things we must do in Billings before the the cold chill comes back on.
Go Swimming At Least Once
Summer wouldn't be summer without hitting the pool, lake or river. There's an unwritten law somewhere that says we must swim...
Does Your Child Have ADHD?
I have one son that for the life of him he can't manage to sit still for more than 30 seconds unless he is sleeping. His focus is all but non-existent and it seems to be a growing issue with him.
I have often wondered if he has Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or if it is just because of his young age...
3 Incredible Montana Waterfronts
One things about Montana is it's a treasure of a state. The outdoors are beyond incredible here and I love it.
I have mentioned before how much I love the water and we have some spectacular views of it here.
Here are my Top 3 Montana Waterfronts:
The Boat Club Restaurant, Whitefish
Whether you're getting married, having a family reunion or just want a really nice dinner, this is the place...
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Are You Ready For Summer?
I remember as a kid not being able to wait until it was summer. We craved the hot weather and being able to be in the water what seemed to be non-stop.
Whether it be a slippy slide, pool, creek or the river, we were there until our hands were prunes or until mamma came yelling for us to come home...