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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 [...]

Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1941

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:22:53 +0000

With all that goes on in our world, President Obama being re-elected last month, traffic snarls all over town, frantic Christmas shopping. It seems most never forget those dates that stand out, the events and dates that you learned in school and some actually lived. It is Pearl Harbor Day today! The attack over Oahu [...]

Sasquatch er' Bigfoot Spotted on Montana Highway! [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:49:56 +0000

The Bigfoot story will never die however a man dressed as Bigfoot did die! In a strange, freaky story, a man dressed as Sasquatch standing along highway 93 near Kalispell has died due to being hit by two cars!

15th Magic City Hot Air Balloon Festival

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:20:18 +0000

It was a great site this morning doing the morning show on K-Bear seeing the Hot Air Balloons take off just before 7 a.m.. I was fortunate to be 23 floors up in the Crowne Plaza and had a ring side seat, so to speak!The Magic City Hot Air Balloon Rally is in town all [...]

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.

The F.B.I. Warns of Malware Virus On July 9

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 22:33:12 +0000

It has been a while since a major computer virus was publicized. That all changes right now. The F.B.I. believes that about 300,000 personal computers in the country may have been infected with a malware virus that could knock you off of the internet. The actual day to watch for is this Monday, July 9.

The World's Most Valuable Movie Poster Going Up For Auction

Jacob Hall — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 16:15:54 +0000

Would you pay one million dollars for a movie poster? With an original one-sheet from Fritz Lang’s 1927 silent masterpiece ‘Metropolis’ going to auction soon, that’s the big question. Commonly cited as the most valuable movie poster in the world, the iconic piece of art is expected to fetch huge piles of cash from a collector with very deep pockets.

Who Is the World's Highest Paid Athlete? [PICTURES]

Joe Student — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:21:25 +0000

Baseball, football and basketball player salaries keep rising, but a competitor outside of those popular team sports is the world’s highest paid athlete. Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., who collected $85 million for winning two fights, was the world’s highest-paid athlete from June 2011 to June 2012, according to Forbes magazine. Nicknamed ‘Money,’ Mayweather earned the [...]

Aerialist Nik Wallenda Becomes First Man to Tight Rope Walk Across Niagra Falls

Nick Romano — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 21:51:00 +0000

Starting at 10:10 pm on Friday and finishing approximately 25 minutes later, 33-year-old Nik Wallenda completed a death-defying stunt that left everyone in attendance in awe. The daredevil aerialist balanced his way across Niagra Falls on a tight rope, becoming the first man to perform this feat.

What's the World's Most Expensive City?

Don Deane — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:47:49 +0000

If you’re looking for an inexpensive city to relocate to, Tokyo is NOT it. According to a new survey by the consulting firm Mercer, the Asian city ranks number one as the most expensive city in the world.

Paul McCartney to Close London 2012 Opening Olympic Ceremony

Chad Childers — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:25:49 +0000

It’s been rumored for some time that Paul McCartney might have some involvement with the London Summer 2012 Olympics. Now the onetime Beatle is coming clean on the matter.

Solar Eclipse: How Was The View From Billings?

Livin Large Larry — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:45:24 +0000

On May 20, 2012 the Solar Eclipse took place. Were you able to see it? And how was the view from your vantage point? The Mail Tribune in Oregon: The first annular solar eclipse visible in the United States in 18 years, and Southern Oregon is in the sweet spot. How lucky is that? If [...]

Facebook IPO Set to Help Bono Become World's Richest Rock Star

Dave Swanson — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:50:53 +0000

Hats off to Bono! it looks like he will follow no more, at least not in terms of financial portfolios, thanks to some shrewd investment in Facebook. The U2 frontman is one of many who cash in once Facebook goes public Friday (May 18) with their Initial Public (Stock) Offering (IPO).

Bank Robbery Is No Longer Only a Man's Job

Mike Adams — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:26:20 +0000

There appears to be a new insurgence of bank robbers kicking in the doors of America’s financial institutions. According to the latest FBI crime statistics, women are pulling off nearly one in 10 of all bank heists that occur in the US, which is almost double the rate it was a decade ago. Forensic sociologist [...]

Prince Charles Classes Up the BBC Weather Forecast

Don Deane — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:00:57 +0000

BBC viewers in Scotland got a surprise today when none other than Prince Charles delivered a midday weather forecast. It’s good to know that, if life as a royal doesn’t work out, His Highness can always fall back on a career as a meteorologist. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player According to the BBC, Charles was [...]

Former President, George W. Bush In Town Friday Night, May 11

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:00:28 +0000

Former President George W. Bush will be speaking Friday night, May 11 at the Expo Center at MetraPark. He is coming on behalf of Provision International, a ministry that helps people in need worldwide. This part of the Montana Missions Banquet.

Dick Clark's Passing: My Thoughts [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:00:14 +0000

In the early afternoon of April 18, I found out that one of my radio idols, Dick Clark, had passed away. I was saddened immediately. Jami Bond went on the air right away and announced the news! I met her in the hallway and she said what I was feeling: "That was tough, I nearly broke into tears." American Bandstand host Dick Clark was 82.

TIME Magazine Releases List of 100 Most Influential People

Shauna Wright — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:00:04 +0000

A few weeks ago, TIME Magazine revealed the names it was considering for its annual list of the ’100 Most Influential People in the World.’ Reader votes determined one person, while the rest were selected by the magazine’s editors.

And now the final list — which includes athletes, actors, entrepreneurs and politicians — is out. So who made the cut?

Canada's Money May Be on the Verge of Becoming Digital with the 'MintChip' — Dollars and Sense [VIDEO]

Danny Gallagher — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:00:30 +0000

Canada has been making some interesting changes to its currency from ditching its penny to pushing pretty, plastic pesos. The latest may become one of the coolest forms of cash on the continent. The Royal Canadian Mint announced the development of “MintChip,” a possible alternative to traditional, tangible money that’s totally digital. The new currency [...]

North Korea Fails in Attempt to Launch Long-Range Missile

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:45:05 +0000

North Korea found itself front and center in the international community when it launched a long-range missile Friday morning, local time.

Despite the country’s reported efforts, officials in the US claim the launch failed because the rocket broke before leaving the Earth’s atmosphere.