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Please, Put Down The Phone [Opinion]
As I was driving home from work the other night I just about saw my butt pass before my face...literally.
I was on Main St in the Heights and traffic was fairly slow at the time. The vehicles ahead of me started to brake so I did the same...
A View From The Top
Ever since I started working on the 23rd floor of Crowne Plaza in downtown Billings, I have wanted to know what the view straight down looked like. The problem is they lock the door that goes out onto our balcony area. I suppose they fear us being radio people that we might jump...
3 Awesome Montana Date Ideas
One thing about dating in Montana is whether you are just starting out or have been together a long time, there is always something fun and exciting to do in this state.
If you are trying to impress that girl, we have you covered. Trying to rekindle the fire...
The First Sun Burn Has Hit
The weather may be going back and forth but the threat of sunburn is still there.
I got a touch of a burn last Thursday while broadcasting from Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark for the big Carrie Underwood concert. I quickly took care of the issue when I got home and everything was fine...
Dads, Do You Babysit?
Let's face it dads, when it comes to taking care of the kids it's mom who does a great job at handling things. But when it comes to mom not being able to do it, who is the first on the list to step up? We are.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, we as the fathers of our kids are not good at this task...
What Trees/Plants Work Best In Billings?
So I am asking for your help once again. I really feel like I have been doing this a lot lately but I honestly feel like you know best.
My family and I are in the stages of looking at buying a home in the Billings area and the ones we have been thinking about have acreage but very undone yards...
Heads Up Billings’ Beer Drinkers
It's an election year and some things tend to get a little strange when these come around. This one is no exception but I feel commendable to an extent none the less.
According to a number of news organizations like this story from the New York Times, Budweiser will be changing it's name to 'America' during this election season...
5 Things Montanans Did Before The Internet
Technology has taken over the world!...and I believe it all started with the internet.
Most of us couldn't survive without it today. Nearly everything we do crosses the path of the internet is one form or the other.
I remember the time when trying to figure out where you were going involved a map...
This Billings’ Man Is Regretting This…
When I moved to Billings last July I met a guy who lives out on the West End and quickly we became fairly good friends.
Something happened with him on Saturday and I asked if I could tell his story. He said yes but I will leave him nameless in this post...
Billings’ Worst Street [Opinion]
This past Saturday I did a live broadcast from the Cricket Wireless store at 301 S. 24th Street W.
The weather was great and conditions couldn't have been better for this 2 hour stint of talking about cell phones live on the radio...
Get Ready To Do Some Fine Cookin’
It's time once again to jump on that VIP Club and do some winning!
If you have a love for the kitchen then we have a great prize for you! Make sure you register for the VIP Club for your shot at winning a Anolon Nouvelle Copper Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set...
Is Lane Cutting Really Necessary? [Opinion]
One of my biggest pet peeves is a lane cutter.
Now don't get me wrong, if a person legitimately forgets what lane they are supposed to be in, I will let them in out of courtesy. That is what I feel a good driver should do.
However, if I see a vehicle blaring up the road with it's blinker on for a long way and they try to cut in, you can bet your bottom dollar I will not let them in...