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Be Bear Aware

Greg Tillotson — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:33 +0000

If you were tuned into the K-Bear Morning show Thursday around 7:40, you might have heard traffic reporter extraordinaire Jon Arneson mention the spotting of a bear around the Blue Creek bridge area. Apparently it was spotted again this morning in the same area, right by the school. This time the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks [...]

Alive After 5 Kicks Off Soon

Jami Bond — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:58:55 +0000

One of the things I look forward to most in the summer is Thursday nights in Downtown Billings for Alive After 5! This year’s lineup is going to be loads of fun! Check it out! Everybody’s favorite outdoor concert series will kick off on May 30 at Bin 119 at 119 N. Broadway with live [...]

Look Who Came to Visit Us on Halloween!

Jami Bond — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:20:40 +0000

Trick or Treaters were out in full force in downtown Billings yesterday and many of them stopped by the studios for a Halloween treat! Take a look!

It's Down to the Final Two Weekends of the Yellowstone Valley Farmers' Market!

Jami Bond — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:17:26 +0000

It’s truly a sign that summer is really over! There are only two weekends left to enjoy the Yellowstone Valley Farmers’ Market! Fall into fresh produce this Saturday under Skypoint in downtown Billings! The opening bell rings at 8:00a.m. and as always there is a a wide variety of food vendors, so come for breakfast, [...]

Evening Farmers' Market Coming to a Close!

Jami Bond — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:22:57 +0000

Wednesday, August 29 is your last chance to take advantage of the evening Farmers’ Market in downtown Billings! It’s a smaller version of Saturday’s market but you are sure to find plenty of goodies including fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, food and more! It’s starts at 4:00p.m. under Skypoint! The Saturday markets will continue through [...]

Enjoy the Farmers' Market in the Evening All This Month

Jami Bond — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:00:22 +0000

If getting up early on a Saturday to go to the Farmers’ Market is not your thing, you’re in luck! The evening markets begin tonight in downtown Billings! It’s a smaller version of Saturday’s market but you are sure to find plenty of goodies including fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, food and more! The evening [...]

Get Funkafized at This Week's Alive After 5! [VIDEO]

Jami Bond — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:31:44 +0000

Can’t wait for Alive After 5 this week! One of my favorite local bands is headlining the fun this Thursday night in downtown Billings! Be sure to come out and join us at Q Cuisine, Café Italia and The McCormick Café for live music from none other than Funk in the Trunk! Their classic funk and soul is geared to make you move!

This Week's Alive After 5 is Going to be a Blast [VIDEO]

Jami Bond — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:20:18 +0000

Are you ready for another Alive After 5 celebration? Thursday join 97.1 KBear as the party moves to The Depot in downtown Billings with live music from The Clintons! The Clintons got their start in 1999 at a frat party in Bozeman. Since then they have played almost 1000 shows and toured around the western [...]

PETA Representatives Bare It All To Spread Vegan Message

Jami Bond — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:10:04 +0000

Quite the sight in downtown Billings today! In case you missed it, two representatives from PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, were spreading their meat-free message by baring it all! The women were showering naked underneath Skypoint to get the word about being vegan. Talk about brave! I was on the air so [...]

Run For Your Life at the Annual Heart and Sole Race

Jami Bond — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:42:25 +0000

It’s time to lace up those sneakers for the 33rd annual Heart and Sole Race! Participants will take to the starting line on Saturday June 16 at St. Vincent Healthcare in downtown Billings. There’s a 10K, 5K and a 2 mile run, but you can walk too! The race will wrap up at Dehler Park [...]

Food, Fun and Live Entertainment Await You at Alive After 5!

Jami Bond — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 21:17:06 +0000

Another Alive After 5 celebration is coming your way this Thursday night, June 14 in downtown Billings with 97.1 KBear! This week the party moves to the Billings Gazette at 401 N. Broadway with live music from Zen! Bring your appetite and enjoy burgers, BBQ brisket sandwiches, brats and hots dogs courtesy of The Rex! [...]

2012 Marks a Milestone For Skypoint

Jami Bond — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 21:30:35 +0000

Skypoint in downtown Billings is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary this year! The tent-like structure is located over the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Broadway. It’s highest point is 73 feet above ground level while the shorter columns are 28 feet high. There are three “sails” that make up the structure. The biggest sail is 100 [...]

Join The Fun At The Annual Wild West Soiree

Jami Bond — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:00:14 +0000

This weekend is going to be a blast with lots of live entertainment! The 4th Annual Wild West Soiree comes your way on Saturday June 16 under Skypoint in Downtown Billings! The Wild West Soiree is a full day of western- themed fun for the whole family! It all gets underway at 11:00a.m. with the [...]

Summer Mean Strawberries

Jami Bond — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 17:48:31 +0000

It’s only Monday but we’re already looking forward to the weekend and one of the biggest events of the summer! The 21st annual Strawberry Festival! Get your fill of everything strawberry Saturday June 9 under Skypoint in Downtown Billings. There will be great arts and crafts vendors on hand as well as a pancake breakfast, [...]

Man Killed In Downtown Shooting Indentified

Jami Bond — Thu, 24 May 2012 22:30:56 +0000

Billings Police have identified the man killed in a shootout with police early this morning. According to KTVQ, 29 year old Michael Brandon was wanted at the time of the shooting by the U.S. Marshals Service on a felony warrant charging him with felony violation of probation. He was on probation for failure to register [...]

Suspicious Packages in Downtown Billings [PHOTOS]

Livin Large Larry — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:08:31 +0000

These two suspicious packages have been here, at the corner of 1st Avenue North and 27th street in downtown Billings since Saturday afternoon (April 14). It is now 4:30 a.m. on Monday, April 16 and they are still sitting at the corner! What do you think are in these containers?

Billings, You Make Me Smile! [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:00:25 +0000

So I'm driving around doing errands last Saturday afternoon when it was about 45 degrees outside. Within one hour of running around town, I headed down 24th and Central and see two guys holding cardboard signs. By now the wind was blowing snow and rain sideways, but the two guys remained at the corner. The signs didn't say, "need money," or "anything helps." They said, "All I want is a smile".

Downtown Billings Shopping Extravaganza!

K Bear — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:00:14 +0000

Need some help with your Christmas shopping this year? We’ve got you covered! Here’s your chance to win gift certificates and great prizes from downtown Billings businesses! Just follow the link below to get registered. If we draw your name, you’ll automatically win one of several great prizes we have from some great local businesses. [...]

Christmas Kicks Off in Billings with the Downtown Christmas Parade

K Bear — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:05:58 +0000

Christmas time is almost here, and it starts the day after Thanksgiving with the Downtown Billings Association’s Annual Holiday Parade! Finish up that Black Friday shopping and kick off your holiday season right at the parade this year, where the theme of the floats will be “A Fantasy Christmas”.

Montana Rescue Mission Celebration Begins Friday [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:36:36 +0000

About a year ago there was talk of closing the downtown Montana Rescue Mission Bargain Center location. Now that things have changed for the better, the downtown Bargain Center has moved and expanded! Friday will be the beginning of the weekend grand opening celebration at the new location, which is at the old Granny’s Attic [...]