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Memorial Day Services in Billings

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:50:28 +0000

Sure this weekend is Memorial Day. A three day weekend. Too many it’s the unofficial start of summer. And it means BBQing becomes the norm. On Monday it’s also time to take a moment and remember those that have passed. In particular those that have served our Country. Fighting for our freedom. We’ve put together [...]

Ready To Become Alive After Five

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:37:28 +0000

Any excuse to hang out in the sunshine listening to music, right? Starting next Thursday the 30th, you’ll have thirteen excuses every Thursday during the summer because Alive After Five returns! And K-Bear and our sister stations in the Townsquare Media group on the 23rd Floor of the Crowne Plaza are the sponsors for the [...]

Real Life American Pickin' in Billings

Greg Tillotson — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:34:15 +0000

One of my new found passions is “junkin”. I guess I’ve watched too many episodes of American Pickers. Once a month my wife and I designate a Saturday as our “junkin day”…I know sounds romantic right? Actually it is quite fun. The weeks leading up to it we talk about things we’ll be on the [...]

Big Sky Honor Flight #4

Greg Tillotson — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:15:51 +0000

There were 84 Veterans who took part in this past weekend’s Big Sky Honor Flight. And one disc jockey. The whirlwind flight departed Billings Sunday morning with water cannons blasting and it returned last night to a hero’s welcome. There were at least 150 people crowded into the baggage area of the airport waiting to [...]

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 [...]

Do You Love Rock & Roll?

Greg Tillotson — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:30:40 +0000

They say you never forget your first. In my case, I remember my first and second…songs I played on the radio for the first time that is…geez, what did you think I was talking about? The first song that I ever played was from Boston – it was “More Than a Feeling”. I followed that [...]

Where Can I Watch the Powerball Drawing on T.V. in Billings? [AUDIO FILE]

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:36:11 +0000

The Powerball jackpot is on a growing spurt again. Usually 3 or 4 times a year Powerball gets crazy! Where can you watch the Powerball Drawing on T.V. in Billings?

Fundraiser For Local Billings Cancer Patient This Weekend!

JP — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:57:43 +0000

A multi-family Garage / Bake / Jewelry Sale and BBQ is scheduled for Friday May 17th and Saturday May 18th here in Billings to raise money for local cancer patient Brent Carranco. The event is schedule for 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM both Friday and Saturday. The fundraiser will be happening at 2233 Interlachen Dr. So when you're out and about this weekend, make it a point to come out and see what's for sale to support a great cause!

Time For a Check-Up

Greg Tillotson — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:37:53 +0000

It’s time for our monthly check up. It’s time for the K-Bear Music Advisory Panel to tell us how we’re doing. Starting tonight at 5 and for the next ten days we’re asking members of the K-Bear Music Advisory Panel to take a few moments and participate in our monthly questionnaire. And if you’re not [...]

Golfing "Fore" a Good Cause

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:16:19 +0000

As I’ve said since day one, the K-Bear Studio door is open to any charity that needs a little help. And this morning on the K-Bear morning show our good friend Heather Ohs from Make-A-Wish Montana stopped by to take us up on the offer. And she brought in her friend Patrick Parker to talk about one [...]

Embarrassing Moments Could Soon Win You Money

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:37:51 +0000

Here’s the video we talked about this morning on the K-Bear morning show…As I said sometimes you gotta just sing and dance! And these people caught on camera are proof positive of it. Have you ever been caught on tape or film doing something goofy? Coming soon we are going to ask you to share [...]

It's Going To Be Crowded This Weekend

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:42:14 +0000

The Magic City might be a little busier than normal this morning in the downtown area. And a majority of the busyness has to do with law enforcement in town. Before your imagination runs wild, this is a for a good thing. This is Police Week 2013 and in conjunction with that Billings is hosting [...]

Lace 'Em Up!

Greg Tillotson — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:05:14 +0000

With Mother’s Day in the rear view mirror, focus turns to dear old dad. And what could be better than a nice run or walk with your Dad? Once again this year K-Bear and our parent company, Townsquare Media is proud to be a part of the Heart and Sole run. This year’s 34th annual [...]

Bus Week Is Coming

Greg Tillotson — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:11:53 +0000

The bus system has been a part of my life in all the cities I’ve lived in. This goes back to growing up in the Seattle area, when we would hop on the Seattle Metro and ride into the heart of the city. I am ashamed to say that I have not been on the [...]

Help Me Rhonda, The Beach Boys Are Coming to Montana!

Greg Tillotson — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:21:10 +0000

As we talked about on the K-Bear Morning show today, The Beach Boys are a group that defies musical definition. When they first hit the music scene it was all about sun, surf, cars and girls. And through the years they have held true to the formula. Coming up July 3rd the Beach Boys will [...]

This One Is Going To Be a B.A.S.H.H.

Greg Tillotson — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:46:42 +0000

Habitat for Humanity of Mid-Yellowstone Valley has a great project coming up this Saturday night. This one has nothing to do with construction though. It’s time for the 12th Annual B.A.S.H.H. or “Building a Strong Habitat for Humanity”. Jim Woolyhand stopped by the K-Bear Morning show today to talk about the event. He says this Saturday [...]

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.

Meet Zoey

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:58:41 +0000

Meet Zoey! She is our adoptable pet of the week. Zoey is a two year house cat looking for her forever home. She came to the Help for Homeless Animal shelter on Hannon Road last July. She is very social, loves to tell you what she is thinking and plays nice with all dogs of all [...]

Duck, Duck, Baby Geese!

Greg Tillotson — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:05:28 +0000

I took full advantage of the sunshine this past weekend, taking in Zoo Montana, Riverfront Park and spending some time shopping for flowers. While adding to the carb intake of the water fowl at Riverfront Park we came upon a mama goose with her new goslings. All totaled there were 9 of the little fuzzy [...]

High School Bans Yearbook Photo of Student With Her Baby

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:57:30 +0000

Wheatmore High School in Trinity, North Carolina has found itself in one mother of a controversy. The school has made waves by banning a yearbook picture featuring a student holding her baby son. The school asked seniors to pose with a prop that represents who they are. Caitlin Tiller, 17, decided to use her son, [...]