History

We're not sure why Laurel is named "The City of Lights" on a billboard near Billings, but we've got some theories.

Do you remember how bad the fire season was that year?

Breaker one-nine. Breaker one-nine. You got your ears on? I'm looking for a smokey report. I'm eastbound outta Billings, c'mon.

"Back when gas was 30 cents a gallon, and love was just 60 cents away" - Tom T. Hall I remember hearing my parents telling me what things cost or how little money they made when they were younger. It always annoyed me. And I guess there were some of the stories I didn't believe...

I couldn't have it, my dog would tear that thing apart. No doubt it will put Havre on the map for every dinosaur hunter trying to get rich quickly.

Today makes the 110th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. One of the most tragic events in history has several ties to Montana. How so? We take a look.

Here is a topic that I never thought I'd be writing about. But as I was doing some show prep for next week, I ran across an interesting tidbit. Monday is the anniversary of the theft of a ceramic plate painted with a bullfighting motif that was painted by Pablo Picasso...

The story of Norbert Herriges is probably one you have never heard. But, for the people of a small village in France, Norbert's name is legendary.

If you've never been to the Montana Historical Society (MHS) building in Helena, you have definitely been missing out. Thanks to sizeable contributions from recent donors, including Montana's Stockman Bank, the Montana Historical Society raised over $500,000.

Did you know, Montana shares its birth year with a video game company? Who knew!

It's been modified a couple of times over the years but the flag of Montana (as we know it) was essentially born in 1905. But Montana became a state in 1889. What gives?

Next time you want to mess with a friend, ask them to tell you where 5th Avenue N is in Billings. This ghost street doesn't exist.