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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 [...]

Time To Jam At the Yam

Greg Tillotson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:06:16 +0000

It’s only Monday and I am already looking forward to the weekend…who isn’t you respond. But I’m excited because we’re going to our first Jam at the Yam Friday night. What better way is there than to hang out at the Yellowstone Art Museum listening to live jazz and checking out the Spring exhibits at [...]

Living History In Downtown Billings

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:40:33 +0000

On a recent stroll downtown, I passed the Babcock Theater on 2nd Avenue. What a great building! The marquee was lit up advertising a show with the Newsboys coming to town. I was surprised; I thought it was just a vacant movie theater like you see in many downtown areas. But it’s not. I did [...]

Snow & Soup…Winning!

Greg Tillotson — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 02:38:23 +0000

I discovered another treasure in the Magic City today. Running around doing the regular Saturday stuff in the snow and those all too familiar hunger pains crept up on me. We were downtown taking care of a few things and passed by Soup & Such on 3rd Avenue. What better thing to warm up with [...]

A Wonderful Discovery!

Greg Tillotson — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 23:05:01 +0000

While wondering around downtown today I fell in love. Not with another woman, not with a puppy, but with a candy store! My wife and I were exploring downtown again today and came upon Brokel’s Chocolate store on 29th. Now I am sure that locals know all about this store, but for those of you [...]

Bed Race Is This Saturday, September, 8th….And Win A Camper! [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:51:25 +0000

The Bed-a-thon at Mattress Land U.S.A. is Friday at 3 p.m. with the first ever “Bed-dominos” happening at 6 p.m. I am honored to be the one who gets to push the first mattress over.Beginning at 3 p.m. you will see about 60 or 70 mattresses lined up on the parkway in front of Mattress [...]

Labor Day Weekend in Billings!

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:13:49 +0000

Your long, 3-day weekend is about to begin. What to do? Don’t let anybody tell you there is nothing to do in Billings over the Labor Day Weekend! Check this list out! • High School Volleyball with the Montana-Wyoming Border War at Rocky and Central • Skyview and Butte play football at Daylis at 4 [...]

Big Sky Honor Flight, In The Burn The Point Parade [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:13:07 +0000

Earlier this year the first Big Sky Honor Flight took off for Washington D.C. and the 2nd Big Sky Honor Flight is about to take off! This Friday, August, 31st some of the veterans will be riding in the convertibles during the Burn The Point Parade at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Billings!

2012 Hope Fest and Bed Race is Coming [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:18:49 +0000

The 1st Hope Fest for the Montana Rescue Mission is happening on September 8 in downtown Billings. Join K-Bear from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for family fun and learn about the Montana Rescue Mission. The Bed Race will kick off the event that morning so be sure to check out how you can have a team and a chance at winning 5 great prizes! We will have live music, food and fun for kids too! Also you may win a new camper!

Montana's Biggest Blood Drive and Billings Depot Fundraisers

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:50:59 +0000

K-Bear was involved in two fundraising efforts this week, Montana’s Biggest Blood Drive with United Blood Services and the Billings Depot fundraiser at Thursday nights Alive After 5 event in downtown Billings. Thanks to the 257 donors, our goal was 250! 44 new donors showed up! And you helped 774 patients! The Billings Depot held [...]

Alive After 5 in Downtown Billings is Tonight

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:57:53 +0000

The 2012 season of the Downtown Billings Association Alive After 5 begins tonight with 97.1 K-Bear!

Every Thursday for the next 13 weeks from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m come to Downtown Billings and experience the hospitatlity and fun of Alive After 5. To

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.

The Smile Guys Are In Downtown Billings Today [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:00:10 +0000

Anthony, "The Smile Guy" stopped up to the K-Bear Morning Show this morning to remind us that him and Forrest will be out with their smile signs in downtown Billings on Wednesday. Keep in mind they are not looking for money, just a smile! You may remember their first appearance on the Morning Show a couple of months ago.

Livin' Large "McLarry" and Major Dan "McMiller" in the St. Patty's Day Parade [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:48:02 +0000

Oh me loves a parade!!! That's about all of the Irish you will get out of me. Join K-Bear for two entries in the St. Patty's Day Parade this Saturday in downtown Billings. I will be in the K-Bear van with Jon Arneson in the passenger seat, and Major Dan Miller will take a break from his Saturday morning show to join us in the parade too.

Billings Downtown Holiday Parade is This Friday [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:05:53 +0000

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Santa Claus has Billings on his pre-Christmas schedule for the Downtown Holiday Parade this Friday night at 7pm.K-Bear is excited to once again be part of the biggest holiday parade in the state! I will be driving the K-Bear van with Jami Bond and John Thomas! ” [...]

Oh My! She is Naked in Downtown Billings![VIDEO]

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 03:22:42 +0000

After a long day at work I come home to dinner, hanging with the family and some naked chick in downtown Billings. It was a PETA demonstration! Check this out from the Gazette! Let the pictures tell the story….click slowly as this is not for young children! Can we see that again!

Burn The Point, Baby!

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:21:20 +0000

End of Summer and Burn The Point! The annual Burn The Point is this Friday night with KBear. The Burn The Point parade starts at 7pm. Show up downtown early and welcome the Big Sky All-Stars as they will be the Grand Marshals. click to get the entire weekends Burn the Point events. Burn The [...]

Downtown Billings Has A New Swimming Hole [VIDEO]

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:47:48 +0000

Tuesday night a new swimming hole formed in downtown Billings. A water main broke at 4th Avenue North and 30th street! …check the video out from KTVQ… More on the KBear Morning Show tomorrow!

Billings Clinic Foundation's "Under the Stars Street Party 8/27

Bell Braaten — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:56:52 +0000

Billings Clinic Foundation is excited to present a new Classic offering called “The Under the Stars Street Party.” Get your dancing shoes ready to kick up your heels on Saturday, August 27 in downtown Billings. Two great Montana bands, The Bop-A-Dips and The Max, are playing at this year’s Classic street party. Tickets are $25 [...]

Downtown Billings and KBear Night With The Mustangs, Tonight![AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:00:37 +0000

In conjunction with Downtown Billings it is KBear night with the Billings Mustangs tonight! There is not a bad seat at Dehler Park and it’s affordable. First pitchis at 7:05. KBear will be set up inside Dehler with “Freebies” while they last. Big Timber water slide passes, tickets to the Magic City Blues Festival and [...]