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Making the Most of 15 Minutes of Fame

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:33:58 +0000

Every once in a while we get a hero that comes along that defies logic. That exemplifies bravery. Charles Ramsey isn’t one of those guys. Here’s the video of his interview with Anderson Cooper. This the long form of what you heard on the K-Bear Morning show today, for our Daily Dose of Dumb at [...]

Latest on Montanans at Boston Marathon!

Jami Bond — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:20:24 +0000

There has been a third explosion in Boston at the JFK Library. This follows two blasts earlier today near the finish line of the Boston Marathon that killed two people and injured dozens more. As of now no other injuries are stemming from this third blast. Authorities aren’t certain this latest attack is related to the other two explosions but they are treating as though it does.

University of Montana Reinstates Quarterback Jordan Johnson! [AUDIO]

Jami Bond — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:58:53 +0000

Jordan Johnson is back on the Griz football team. After a 12 day trial in Missoula Johnson was aquitted of rape charges last Friday. Johnson appealed his suspension from the team over the weekend and UM President Royce Engstrom approved the reinstatement. Hear what UM Athletic Director Kent Haslam and Griz head Coach Mick Delaney had to say after the decision courtesty of KTVQ!

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!

Ryan Leaf Booted from Treatment Facility!

Jami Bond — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:05:12 +0000

Ryan Leaf is in trouble again! Now the former NFL quarterback is in the Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge! Apparently he threatened a staff member at a drug treatment facility in Lewistown and had some other behavioral issues as well. The Great Falls native was charged last spring with breaking into two houses [...]

Lockdown At Billings School [VIDEO]

Livin Large Larry — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 14:54:19 +0000

For Safety concerns over a possible gun in the area, The Billings Career Center was put on lockdown just before 2 p.m. on Friday, September, 7. A 20 year old suspect was arrested at J & J’s Petro Mart after brandishing what was later described as an Airsoft gun. The Billings Career Center was put [...]

Billings West End Bank Robbery August 21, 2012 [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:03:06 +0000

Must have been a scary couple of minutes for the bank employees at First Interstate Bank on Central yesterday afternoon during the 12:38 p.m. bank robbery. There actually is a clear picture of the robber. From KTVQ: The man is described as a Hispanic male, standing 5’6″, weighing 160-170 with a medium build. Here is [...]

12 Killed At Batman Screening in Aurora Colorado Overnight

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:59:37 +0000

Imagine this, Carmike Shiloh 14 in Billings is packed showing an early screening of the new Batman movie, the side door opens, tear gas and shots fired! It would be a panicked scramble! This scene happened last night, July 19 in Aurora, Colorado.

Livin' Large Larry's Son Driving a Stolen Vehicle [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:57:52 +0000

I for one respect the Billings Police Department. I have personal friends with-in the department. I teach my two teenage boys to respect the law. But for the 2nd time in the last 4 months my youngest son, Devin was pulled over for really nothing. Yes he drives an old "beat up" car with a mis-matched bumper. Yes he has "skateboarder" hair. Yes he is only 15.

A Graphic Texting and Driving Reminder for Billings Residents [VIDEO]

Livin Large Larry — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 21:40:16 +0000

Texting and cell phone talking while driving has been illegal since the summer of 2010. Still while driving around Billings I see so many offenders. The Billings Police can’t possibly catch everyone so obey the ordinance and no worries! This is eye opening! Working at a remote broadcast on July 6 at 24th and [...]

Fines More Than Triple for Fireworks Violations

Jami Bond — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:59:56 +0000

Violating a ban on fireworks over the Fourth of July holiday could really cost you this year! Fire danger is extremely high and a ban on fireworks has been issued. The City of Billings Municipal Court has set a fine of $500 for fireworks violations. That’s up for the normal $110. Stage fire restrictions were [...]

Sadie The Beaten Dog Fund is Growing [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:44:11 +0000

It was a sad story on June 8 about first the family on Colton in Billings that were robbed. But the burglars beat their dog Sadie to the point that the owners had to put the dog to sleep. The story has caused a lot of emotions with people all over the area.The reward for [...]

Man Killed In Downtown Shooting Indentified

Jami Bond — Thu, 24 May 2012 22:30:56 +0000

Billings Police have identified the man killed in a shootout with police early this morning. According to KTVQ, 29 year old Michael Brandon was wanted at the time of the shooting by the U.S. Marshals Service on a felony warrant charging him with felony violation of probation. He was on probation for failure to register [...]

Officer Shot in Downtown Billings [VIDEO]

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:45:15 +0000

Early morning shooting investigation happening this morning in downtown Billings.

Q-2 has been at the scene of the Dude Rancher Lodge since 3 a.m.

Click and take a look.

Billings Churches Burglarized

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:30:02 +0000

It was very upsetting to hear of the church burglaries in Billings. Crime happens daily it seems like everywhere but when a crime spree hits a house of worship it just makes you think harder about a criminals thought process. Plenty of churches have been hit over the last several weeks or so, all over [...]

Six Puppies Miraculously Survive After Being Left in Suitcase

Don Deane — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:00:48 +0000

A 53-year-old Ohio man has been charged with counts of animal cruelty and abandoning animals after he allegedly left six four-week-old puppies in a zipped suitcase. Fortunately, the puppies and their mother — who was waiting nearby — were discovered shortly after being abandoned and all survived the terrible ordeal. Yay! Police say Howard Davis [...]

NJ Couple Flees Haunted House, Sues Landlord for Security Deposit

Don Deane — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:00:49 +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 [...]

Man Thrown in Jail for Wearing Saggy Pants

Don Deane — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:00:37 +0000

Judges are charged with maintaining conduct and decorum in the courtroom. But did one Alabama judge go too far when he sentenced a 20-year-old man to jail for wearing saggy jeans? Judge John Bush found LaMarcus Ramsey guilty of contempt of court and sentenced him to three days in jail for wearing low-slung pants that [...]

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.

Suspect Gives Police Fake Name, Forgets Real One Is Tattooed On Arm

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:00:43 +0000

The worst thing you can do when you’re staring into the judging beam of a police officer’s flashlight is lie to them, whether you did the thing they are accusing you of or not. This is officially worse than that. Police in Twin Falls, Idaho arrested a man who allegedly tried to give them a [...]