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Big Sky Honor Flight-Washington D.C. in Pictures

Livin Large Larry — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:49:59 +0000

It has been a world wind tour of D.C. for Big Sky Honor Flight. We have over 90 WWII vets with us. Our journey started on Sunday morning in Billings. We made our way to the humid air of D.C. and toured the Lincoln Memorial and the Korean War Memorial all before dinner.We are staying at [...]

We May Be in Store For an Early Fire Season! [AUDIO]

Jami Bond — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:29:01 +0000

It’s a warm one today! In fact we are expected record high temperatures before the day is up! What does this hot weather mean for the upcoming fire season? Earlier today U.S. Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewel took part in a national media conference call to talk about the concern [...]

Is This Disrespectful?

Greg Tillotson — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:38:44 +0000

On the K-Bear Morning show I talked about this video taken in a High School classroom in Ducanville, Texas. I have several friends that I grew up with that are teachers. A few of my Facebook friends are former teachers that I had in Junior High and High School. I am really curious how they [...]

Jodi Arias Found Guilty of First Degree Murder

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:38:38 +0000

After months of trial, Jodi Arias was found guilty this afternoon of first- degree murder with five of the Arizona jurors leaning towards pre-meditated murder. Jodi Arias was convicted of killing her boyfriend, Travis Alexander back in 2008. The trial has been going on since January 2.

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 [...]

Frac Daddy Is Gaining the Mo'

Greg Tillotson — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:27:14 +0000

For most of my formative years I grew up in the Seattle area. And I was lucky to see some great things while growing up there. One of them came in the summer of 1976, when my older brother would take me to the local horse racing park called Longacres. It was there that I [...]

From Billings To Hollywood To Cannes Film Festival

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:59:37 +0000

When I first arrived in Billings last November, the town was “a buzz” about a movie being filmed in town. It’s always exciting when the magic of Hollywood comes to your town. The movie they were filming was called Nebraska, it’s the story of a father and son on a quest from Montana to Nebraska [...]

Some People Just Can't Handle the Press

Greg Tillotson — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:45:48 +0000

Sometimes there is a laugh that rises out of tough situations. This is the Aunt of the alleged perpetrators of the Boston Marathon. She clearly needs some lessons on addressing the press. This video was taken from a CNN press conference on Friday… There is a part of me that feels sorry for her, and [...]

Emotional National Anthem Last Night

Greg Tillotson — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:36:33 +0000

This is the video from the National Anthem we were talking about on the K-Bear Morning Show. This was sung last night at the Boston Bruins hockey game… truly emotional and inspiring. And I am guessing this was a very healing, cathartic moment for the people in Boston. How do you deal with a tragedy like the one in [...]

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.

Dumb Stuff On the K-Bear Morning Show

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:50:38 +0000

This morning on the K-Bear Morning Show’s Daily Dose of Dumb segment I shared with you the story of Scott Damerow. He’s the freshmen college student who set the Guiness Book of World Records for “Most crushed eggs with the head”. For your enjoyment I present the video Is there anyone in Billings you know [...]

Red Equal Sign – Why is it All Over My Facebook and Twitter?

JP — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:36:03 +0000

There’s a really good chance that if you have been on Facebook or Twitter today than you’ve probably seen this picture or some variation all over your News Feed. But the question is what the heck is it? Well we’ve got the answer for you! This picture was released onto Social Media today from Human [...]

It's True Madness With My Bracket!

Greg Tillotson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:31:46 +0000

As I review my basketball brackets from the weekend of college action, I am reminded why the tournament is called March Madness. Are you kidding me? Gonzaga is gone? Oregon upset both teams and made it into the Sweet 16? And who is Florida Gulf Coast? So far two of my final eight teams will [...]

The Clock Is Ticking

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:18:52 +0000

The clock is ticking… If you plan on getting in on the K-Bear Basketball Bracket challenge to predict the NCAA Champion this year, the deadline to have your bracket completed is midnight tonight. Games will begin tomorrow morning at 10 our time. Three’s a million dollars on the line to the winner who picks a [...]

Have You Tried the New Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Taco Yet?

Jami Bond — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:40:54 +0000

I made a run for the border today to try something new! The Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Taco is finally here! I’ve been dying to try it and I’ve mentioned it a lot but unfortunately it sat too long before I was able to really dig in and it got soggy and the meat fell [...]

Hooligan's Named in 101 Best Sports Bars!

Jami Bond — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:20:37 +0000

Kudos to Hooligan’s Sports Bar! They have been named in the 101 Best Sports Bars in the country by CNN Travel. They are the only sports bar in Montana to make the list!

Las Vegas Strip Closed for 15 Hours Following Shooting That Ended in Fatal Fiery Car Crash

Jordan Dawson — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:34:01 +0000

A shootout that ended in a car crash engulfed in flames on the Las Vegas strip closed down the main road where the incident left a cab driver, a passenger in the cab and a rapper dead, and four other people injured. According to CNN, a dispute broke out a little before 4:30 a.m. Thursday, [...]

No More Saturday Mail…

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:12:11 +0000

We just got this news into the K-Bear Morning Show… WASHINGTON (AP) — The financially struggling U.S. Postal Service says it plans to stop delivering mail on Saturdays, but continue delivering packages six days a week. In an announcement scheduled for later today, the service is expected to say the cut, beginning in August, would [...]

Hostage Situation In Alabama Ends With Child Safe

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:12:52 +0000

The nearly week long hostage situation in Alabama involving a five-year-old boy has finally come to an end. According to officials in Alabama, the boy has been recovered safely by officers. His kidnapper, Jimmy Lee Dykes, was killed, when authorities stormed his underground bunker. The boy was taken from a school bus last week, [...]

Punxsutawney Phil Does Not See Shadow; Predicts Early Spring

Joe Hyer — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:43:47 +0000

Spring will arrive early this year, according to America’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. Phil did not see his shadow when he emerged from his home in Gobblers Knob, Pa. early Saturday morning. Legend has it that if the groundhog sees his shadow on Feb. 2 winter will last six more weeks. If he doesn’t [...]