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Major Power Outage in Billings Today!

Jami Bond — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:10:03 +0000

The lights are back on after a major power outage this afternoon in Billings! I talked with Jay Kohn at Q2 this afternoon and he told me that more than 12,000 customers from Division to 24th Street West and were in the dark. Power was also reported out in Laurel and Duck Creek but luckily it lasted [...]

New Restaurants are Coming to Billings!

Jami Bond — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:43:45 +0000

If you live in the Billings Heights I’m sure you have noticed that something new is going up on Main Street and Airport Road! I’ve been wondering what it’s going to be and today I found out! It going to be Chick-fil-A! And it’s one of two that are opening in the Magic City! The [...]

Come Cheer on the Billings Bulls!

Jami Bond — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 19:30:31 +0000

The Billings Bulls Hockey season is underway! Don’t miss the team’s first home game of their 20th season this Friday night at the Centennial Ice Arena! Come cheer on the Bulls as they take on the Yellowstone Quake! Billings placed third in the AWHL regular season last season, earned a spot in the playoffs and [...]

Get an Adrenaline Rush with "Stomp"!

Jami Bond — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:28:35 +0000

A phenomenal show is coming to the Alberta Bair Theatre tonight and tomorrow! “Stomp” uses everything, including the kitchen sink, and transforms it into a pulsating, witty, and totally unique theatrical event that’s been seen by more than 15 million people in 48 countries across 5 continents. “Stomp” has been running Off-Broadway since 1994. The [...]

Lockdown At Billings School [VIDEO]

Livin Large Larry — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 14:54:19 +0000

For Safety concerns over a possible gun in the area, The Billings Career Center was put on lockdown just before 2 p.m. on Friday, September, 7. A 20 year old suspect was arrested at J & J’s Petro Mart after brandishing what was later described as an Airsoft gun. The Billings Career Center was put [...]

Only Once in a Blue Moon!

Jami Bond — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:30:47 +0000

No doubt you have heard the term “Once in a Blue Moon”. It’s something we say as an indication of a rare event. But did you know it’s actually a real astronomical term? It’s when a full moon occurs twice a month and August is one of those months! On Friday, August 31 look up [...]

Fire Crews Make Major Progress on Delphia Fire, But Weather is Going to be a Factor! [AUDIO]

Jami Bond — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:31:52 +0000

Firefighters are making good progress on the Delphia Fire near Roundup. I talked with incident commander, Pat Mckelvey this afternoon and he told me that firefighters had a good night shift and they are hoping to call the fire 60% contained this evening. Better mapping has adjusted the size of the blaze to around 35,000 acres. Tonight fire crews plan to prep for an upcoming front that going to bring soaring temperatures and wind. Q2’s Bob McGuire fills us in on what firefighters can expect!

Smoke Gets In Your Eyes!

Jami Bond — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:39:58 +0000

If you didn’t notice, there was a little smoke in the air today in Billings. Ok, A LOT! So I figured I would call Bob McGuire at Q2 to find out where it’s all coming from. I did a little more research and found out that there a few more fires burning in Northern California [...]

Fire Threat Deminishing For Homes in Briarwood Area [AUDIO]

Jami Bond — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 22:15:41 +0000

Good news for homeowners near the Highway 87 East Fire southeast of Billings. Winds have been shifting and the threat to homes in the Briarwood area is diminishing! Fire crews right now are concentrating on the northern flank of the fire which is closest to the Briarwood subdivision. So far the blaze has scorched 1,500- 2,000 acres and is 0% contained. Weather is going to play a big role in where the fire goes. I talked with Q2’s Bob McGuire this afternoon for a look ahead at what firefighters can expect.

Fast Moving Lockwood Fire Crosses Highway 87 [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:56:44 +0000

At about 3 p.m. on August 20 the wild fire in Lockwood grew from 80 acres to about 1,500 acres by sunset!

The Gazette reports:
The fire started between Lockwood and Pryor Creek about six miles east of Lockwood off U.S. Highway 87 East, on the Crow Reservation.
As of this writing there is zero containment to the blaze that crossed highway 87 early in the fire fight!

Win A Pair Of Tickets To The SOLD OUT 2012 Classic Sponsored By Billings Clinic

JP — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:45:55 +0000

This is your last minute chance to score a pair of tickets to the now SOLD OUT Classic street party and performance featuring The Four Tops and Under The Streetlamp live t the Alberta Bair Theater on Saturday, August 25th 2012.

American Idol Auditions Today in Billings!

Jami Bond — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:08:06 +0000

The American Idol tour bus is in Billings today and this is your chance to be a star! The The “American Idol Small Town Audition Bus Tour” is holding auditions for Season 12 at ZooMontana today from 9:00a.m until 5:00p.m. Those auditioning can choose any song they want but judges only want to hear a [...]

Get Your Final Fix@ 6 Friday at Bones! [VIDEO]

Jami Bond — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:00:58 +0000

This is it gang! Time to get your final Fix@ 6 this Friday, August 3! Join us live as we wrap up the summer concert series this week at Bones Brewing at 1425 Broadwater with live music from 10Foot Tall and 80 Proof! They’ve been described as honky-tonk, country, rock, edgy and progressive but, if [...]

Check out the New Album from Jamelution!

Jami Bond — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:33:20 +0000

We had a blast at Fix @6 last Friday night at the Squire Lounge with live music from the Bozeman band Jamelution! Couldn’t say their name right to save my life but that really wasn’t a problem because I’m apparently not the first! The band was celebrating the release of their new album, Kaleidoscope, and [...]

All Star Cast Announced for New Season of Dancing with the Stars

Jami Bond — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:30:19 +0000

Finally the cast of Dancing with the Stars All-Stars has been announced and some favorites are getting another chance at the coveted Mirror Ball trophy! As many of you know I’m a huge fan of the show and can’t wait for the premiere! Check out who’s coming back! Kirstie Alley, Pamela Anderson, Emmitt Smith and [...]

Fix @ 6 is Back This Friday! [VIDEO]

Jami Bond — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:00:10 +0000

Fix @ 6 is back this week! We took a much needed break last week and now there are only two weeks left to get out and enjoy live music outside on Billings West End! This Friday, July 27 join me live at the Squire Lounge at 1525 Broadwater Ave. and jam with live music from Jamelution!

Montana Represented at The London Olympics

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:25:42 +0000

The London Summer Olympics begin on Friday, July 27. My favorite sport to watch is swimming and basketball.Two Montanans will be representing the United States in London at the Summer Olympics. Nick Mower is 25 from Butte. He will be competing in the Olympic Shooting Competition. That begins on August 5th. What is your favorite [...]

If You Haven't Heard, Bob Dylan Is NOT Coming to Billings [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:23:44 +0000

I for one was excited at the prospect of Bob Dylan playing Billings again. It was two Summers ago that Bob and John Mellancamp performed at Dehler Park during their "Baseball Stadium Tour". Bob Dylan was slated to perform at MetraPark right in the middle of Montana Fair, on August 15. The concert was cancelled late last week.

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.

Soak Up the Sunshine and Get Your Fix @ 6 on Friday [VIDEO]

Jami Bond — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 19:29:11 +0000

We’re gearing up for another fun Friday night! Join me this week and get your Fix @ 6 at Peppers Bar and Grill at 75 27th Street West with live music from one of my favorite local bands, Downtime! Enjoy Rock, Reggae, Country, and Dance tracks from your favorite artists. Downtime was originally formed in [...]