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United Blood Services Needs O Negative Blood Donors!

Tara Nicole — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:13:02 +0000

United Blood Services announced today that they are in critical need of O Negative blood donors. We need to help, this is the second time this year that they’ve had to go on an “Emergency Appeal” and the summer is just getting started. I know first hand how important donating blood can be. My [...]

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 [...]

United Blood Services Announces "Emergency Appeal" for O-Negative Blood

Tara Nicole — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:54:56 +0000

Hey, our friends at United Blood Services need your help! Due to the storms last week in MT and WY, plus multiple recent accidents, they are extremely low on O-negative blood. The major demand right now is for O-negative blood, although any and all blood donations are welcome. If you would like to donate you [...]

The World Is Very Small

Greg Tillotson — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:25:27 +0000

With the events that happened yesterday in Boston, once again I was reminded how small the world has become. Texting, Facebook, Twitter and the 24 hour news services bring a tragedy likes the one yesterday at the Boston marathon center stage almost the moment it occurs. I happened to be at Bones yesterday when I [...]

This Might Be The Weekend…

Greg Tillotson — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:38:06 +0000

No secret that around my house we are in the mode to add to our family. With a dog, not a child. And I just read that this weekend in National Pet Adoption weekend, and that PetSmart next to Best Buy on King will have many animals at their store today, being made available through [...]

I Paid It Forward….

Greg Tillotson — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 19:23:15 +0000

On Thursday, I was exposed to a “pay it forward” moment. My first ever. I blogged about it here, talked about it on the K-Bear morning show, took your suggestions and this morning at a local coffee shop, I kept the “Pay It Forward” momentum going. I went into a local coffee show downtown and [...]

UPDATE on Paying It Forward

Greg Tillotson — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:51:00 +0000

Thank you so much for your suggestions on the morning show today about how to pay it forward. For those that did not listen this morning, you need to read my earlier blog about my experience on the way into work this morning. I was part of a “Pay It Forward” moment and now feel [...]

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 [...]

Wild Fire Near Roundup Now at Over30,000 Acres [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:04:59 +0000

The Delphia wild fire near Roundup that was reported on August 24 has grown to 30,000 acres. There is some good news and that is there is about 45% containment as of this morning. Northwestern Energy spokesperson, Claudia Rapkoch said that about 500 Northwestern Energy customers were without power over the weekend due to the fact that the fire burned

Please Help Find Martin! [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:14:54 +0000

I got a call from a listener the other day about a special lost dog in Billings. This dog is truly lost as him and his owner just moved to Billings from Utah recently. Miki called me and told me of the story of her service dog named Martin. Apparently Martin jumped out of an open window at Miki's home and she relies on Martin as her life blood so to speak as Martin is her service dog.

It Is Crow Fair Weekend in Crow Agency

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:53:20 +0000

If you really want to see and learn about culture than make plans this weekend to attend the 93rd Crow Fair and rodeo in Crow Agency. Crow Agency becomes the Tee Pee capital of the world for the weekend with over 1,500 Tee Pee's set up.

Montana Represented at The London Olympics

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:25:42 +0000

The London Summer Olympics begin on Friday, July 27. My favorite sport to watch is swimming and basketball.Two Montanans will be representing the United States in London at the Summer Olympics. Nick Mower is 25 from Butte. He will be competing in the Olympic Shooting Competition. That begins on August 5th. What is your favorite [...]

1st Billings Bikers For Babies For The March Of Dimes is July 14

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:04:35 +0000

Montana's 1st Bikers for Babies Poker Run for the March of Dimes is this Saturday, July 14. The event will go on, rain or shine! Register at Beartooth Harley at 9 a.m.. You can save if you register before Saturday.

Generous Nine-Year-Old Gives Away Disney Trips to Military Families

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:00:46 +0000

Brendan Haas came up with a pretty cool way to give back to military families. Inspired by the famous story of the guy who through a long chain of Craigslist trades was able to turn a paperclip into a house, a nine-year old launched what he called the “Soldier for a Soldier” initiative. Starting with a toy soldier, Haas kept trading up until he amassed $900 worth of Disney gift certificates, airfare and hotel credits.

Memorial Weekend in Billings

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:28:08 +0000

This weekend, yes is 3 days off. Fun, food, friends and family! But lets not lose sight that it is Memorial Day weekend. The time we set aside and say thanks to the soldiers who have come and gone fighting for our country and the troops that continue fighting even on Memorial Day Monday coming up. So thank you! Check out the handful of Memorial day services going happening on Monday.

Livin' Large Larry's Weekend Review [PHOTOS]

Livin Large Larry — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:00:26 +0000

Another great and busy Spring weekend around Billings! My weekend round-up actually begins on Friday afternoon! The PBR cowboys arrived at our PBR Radio Tour at Archie Cochrane Ford during our live broadcast! We had PBR ticket winners at Archie Cochrane, The Boot Barn, Shipton’s Big R-East and with Rio Sabinas at MetraPark Saturday night! [...]

The Heart & Sole Race Registration Begins This Week

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:26:18 +0000

After attending a press conference earlier on Tuesday about the 2012 Heart & Sole Race, I left feeling like it should be Summer! This year's Heart & Sole Race is being billed as "The Hottest Weekend in June."

K-Bear's Make-A-Wish Radiothon Raises Nearly $9,000!

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:00:31 +0000

Thank you for supporting K-Bear’s Make-A-Wish Radio-A-Thon on Valentine’s Day! Your donations totaled about $9,000 cash and 10,000 airline miles. We enjoyed meeting all of our “Wish” kids. Their families had great stories of success and heartache too. It seemed what everybody ended up saying was, “If it wasn’t for Make-A-Wish, I don’t know what [...]

Blood Needed For The New Year [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:14:51 +0000

K-Bear thanks you in advance for stepping up today for the 2nd 9-1-1 Hero’s Blood Drive. Call United Blood Services at 248-9168 for an appointment. You can drop in to donate too, they’re located at 1444 Grand Ave. Here are the details with Carrie Rigney from Untied Blood Services on my morning show. Remember, 10am [...]

John McCabe: Hometown Hero

K Bear — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:24:45 +0000

The following Hometown Hero was submitted by Lorrie McCabe

John joined the Navy in 1973 right out of high school and retired in 1994. He served on various aircraft carriers, and been in almost every ocean on the planet. During his final four years he served as a Navy Instructor, teaching what he had learned to the new sailors and Marines: to carry on the traditions and values that make this country the greatest nation on earth.