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Breaking News: Jordan Johnson Verdict In!

Jami Bond — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:29:14 +0000

Jurors have reached a verdict in the high profile rape trial of suspended University of Montana quarterback Jordan Johnson. KTVQ is reporting that just after a few hours deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. Keep it here and we’ll bring you more details as they become available!

Ted Nugent To Meet With Secret Service Today

Dave Lifton — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:00:19 +0000

Following his recent controversial statements about President Barack Obama, Ted Nugent will be questioned by the Secret Service on Thursday. Nugent, who has in some circles become more famous for his politics in the last 20 years than his music, said at a National Rifle Association convention that, “If Barack Obama becomes the president in November, again, I will either be dead or in jail by this time next year.”

Tom Petty's Stolen Guitars Recovered

Dave Lifton — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:00:41 +0000

Finally, some good news in the world of classic rock. Five guitars belonging to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were recovered Tuesday (April 17). The instruments had been reported missing since Friday, when they were taken from the Culver City, Calif. soundstage where the band was rehearsing for its upcoming tour, which begins Wednesday night in Broomfield, Colo.

NJ Couple Flees Haunted House, Sues Landlord for Security Deposit

Don Deane — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:00:49 +0000

A couple in New Jersey are suing a landlord for their security deposit after fleeing a rental home they say is haunted. The landlord, meanwhile, alleges that the couple is simply trying to break their lease. Who do you believe? video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Michele Callan and fiance Josue Chinchilla moved into a home [...]

Has the Bakken Boom Hit Billings?

Karen Gallagher — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:47:59 +0000

The Bakken Oil Boom: has it already started to impact Billings? Yes! Drill baby drill, famous words spoken just a few years ago during the presidential campaign, and that is exactly what they are doing across most of North Dakota into Eastern Montana.

'Easter Bunny' Arrested For Drug Possession While On the Job

Mithun Divakaran — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:00:25 +0000

Ut oh, some “bunny” is in trouble. Sorry, it was too easy NOT make that awful joke. A man in Danville, Virginia, who dressed up as the Easter Bunny this past weekend was arrested for possession of “illegal prescription narcotics.” To be fair, he wasn’t on the job when he was caught, but he was [...]

Reports: At Least Six Dead After Gunman Opens Fire at California's Oikos University [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:00:09 +0000

Oikos University, a small Christian nursing school in Oakland, Calif., became the tragic locale for the nation’s latest school shooting on Monday when a gunman opened fire at about 10:30 a.m. Police have thus far refused to confirm the number of dead and wounded, but it’s believed that at least six people were killed and [...]

Alice Cooper Gets Robbed

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:00:41 +0000

Alice Cooper’s storage facility, which is full of archival items that are essentially priceless, was broken into early this week, by someone apparently unafraid of making enemies with a man who owns snakes and guillotines. It appears to have been a random attack, as three other units in the facility were also broken into and [...]

Man Shows Up Naked And High For Job Interview

Joe Student — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:00:15 +0000

A California man showed up completely naked and high on methamphetamine to ask for a job interview at a welding shop. Jose Ayala showed off more than his soldering skills in search of an interview at a welding shop in the Del Paso Heights-area of California last week. The shop’s owner told a local TV [...]

Man Arrested After Being Accused of Punching Police Horse

Mithun Divakaran — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 19:00:47 +0000

The NBA fans are fannnnnnnnnntastic – unless animals are involved. Over the NBA All-Star Weekend in downtown Orlando, police were called in after the game to disperse the crowd. The man in question along with his girlfriend weren’t walking on the sidewalk as fast as the cop on the horse wanted them to. Agitated, the [...]

U2′s Adam Clayton Seeking Millions in Misappropriated Funds Lawsuit

Chris M. Junior — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:00:31 +0000

From early 2005 to late 2009, U2 grossed boatloads of money from their Vertigo Tour and every-bit-as-massive 360 Degree Tour.

At the same time, bassist Adam Clayton claims he was losing big bucks, too. Clayton says his personal assistant back then misappropriated $7.5 million of his hard-earned money, and now Clayton is suing all of the parties believed to be involved.

Tommy Lee Settles Lawsuit for $400K

Billy Dukes — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:00:01 +0000

Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee is $400K lighter, but it has nothing to do with his behavior in Las Vegas during the band’s recent residency. Instead, Lee has settled a lawsuit with a former assistant, who sued him for defamation and failure to pay overtime.

Neal Schon and Michaele Salahi Go On 'Today' to Defend Themselves Against 50 Million Dollar Lawsuit

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:00:53 +0000

Journey guitarist Neal Schon and his new love Michaele Salahi appeared on the ‘Today’ show this morning (Feb. 15) to tell their side of the story that found Michaele abruptly leaving her husband and former ‘Housewives of D.C.’ co-star Tareq Salahi last September.

Guy Files Police Report Over Black Magic Scam

Tanya Sapula — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

A man in Plainsboro, New Jersey did not do any favors for the state’s street cred when he contacted police officials to file an official report that he had been involved in a ‘black magic’ scam. After seeing a commercial (those NEVER lie) on TV that promised to help individuals who may be suffering at [...]

Dumb and Dumber – 6 Weird Laws in Montana

Karen Gallagher — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00:41 +0000

Have you ever been stopped or cited for something you did that made no sense? Have you ever said to yourself “Well, that's a dumb law!” It may surprise you how many really dumb laws we have on the books in Montana that we don't even know about. Here are just a few:

Survivor Sues Newt Gingrich For Using 'Eye of the Tiger' Without Permission

Matt Wardlaw — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:00:48 +0000

After recently reuniting with lead singer Jimi Jamison, a member of Survivor has now gone to court to protect one of the group’s best known songs, ‘Eye of the Tiger,’ from being used by Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich.

Dumbest Bank Robber Ever Shoots Himself in the Foot [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:00:22 +0000

Earlier this week, a group of men stormed a bank in Parana, Brazil and made off with approximately $16,000. It was the perfect heist — until one of the robbers clumsily shot himself in the foot. (No joke.) Security footage shows the robber, who was acting as lookout at the time, awkwardly fumbling with two [...]

Journey Drummer Arrested for Assaulting Girlfriend

Jeff Giles — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:00:43 +0000

Journey‘s recent rash of unfortunate lawsuits and bizarre paparazzi drama looks like it isn’t over yet: According to TMZ, drummer Deen Castronovo was arrested in Oregon over the weekend for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend.

Man Calls 911 Because He Wanted to Fight a Cop

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:00:27 +0000

We’ve all heard the wacky stories of folks calling 911 because they didn’t get enough cheese on their Subway sandwich, or because they were angry that a drug dealer/hooker/bookie ripped them off. While those misguided souls never get the satisfaction they are looking for from emergency services, a fella named John R. Pacella of Willowbrook, Illinois [...]

Son Of Yardbirds Drummer Pleads Guilty To Child Porn Charges

Dave Swanson — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:00:33 +0000

The son of Yardbirds drummer Jim McCarty has pleaded guilty to child porn charges stemming from a 2008 arrest. Simon Jasper McCarty was arrested at Hilo Airport in Hawaii after photos of nude children fell out of his bag while being examined by a TSA officer. An additional search of his laptop and hard drive turned up over 400 still images and 200 video clips of child pornography.