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Stealing from the Lord?

The Breakfast Flakes — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:06:10 +0000

Police in Billings are investigating after surveillance video captured a man stealing about $3,000 in equipment from Hope Center Foursquare CHURCH, including a riding lawn mower, snow blower and some power washers. The Reverend Grove Hull says the man showed up three times on Monday, first unloading a shed and then loading up the riding [...]

A Hero With Heart and Soul

The Breakfast Flakes — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:11:56 +0000

The 34th Annual Heart and Sole Race is set to take place June 15, and the U.S. Army will have a larger presence at the race than ever before. One of those who will be participating in the race is Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor recipient U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Baetz.

Carrie Underwood Donates $1 Million To Help Tornado Victims

Andy West — Fri, 31 May 2013 00:51:03 +0000

Carrie Underwood has always been a very generous person and used her celebrity to help a multitude of causes. She has been an outspoken supporter of P.E.T.A. (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and the American Humane Society. “Everybody has the power to do something, to be a contributing force,” she says, “and I [...]

Blake Shelton Tornado Victims Benefit On Cat Country Tonight From 7-8pm

Andy West — Thu, 30 May 2013 00:25:12 +0000

The tornado that struck in Moore, Oklahoma a week ago Monday has destroyed peoples homes, their workplaces and in some cases… families. Over 50 people and 20 children have died and scores of others are healing in Oklahoma City area hospitals. As they begin to pick up the pieces it’s up to Americans to do [...]

Shaken, Not Stirred

The Breakfast Flakes — Tue, 28 May 2013 15:06:53 +0000

Don your vintage best (late 40s-early 60′s) to enjoy a swank evening packed with guilty pleasures: dance, games of chance, classic cocktails and delectable treats! Bring a doggie bag of cash to enjoy the auction, bar and gambling parlor. All funds raised will benefit the elementary education programs of the Western Heritage Center. It’s a [...]

The 34th Annual Heart And Sole Run Happens June 15th

Andy West — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:46:35 +0000

If you are a fan of the YMCA, college education, the Billings Trail system and a healthy lifestyle then you have to participate in the 34th annual Heart and Sole Run on June 15th. Never before has a fundraising event had so many needs to fill but the Heart & Sole Run organizers giving back to the Magic City has spanned five decades.

Donate To The Salvation Army/Oklahoma Tornado Victim's Fund

Andy West — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:01:38 +0000

By now you have probably seen pictures or video of the devastation in suburban Oklahoma City from the tornadoes over the last couple of days. People have lost family members, children, pets and their homes. To help them pick up the pieces the Salvation Army has set up a relief fund for those in need. [...]

A Higher Purpose

The Breakfast Flakes — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:33:56 +0000

Some join for the money, others join because they don’t have a plan, and there are those who join to serve a higher purpose. Joining the Armed Forces of the United States can be a good choice for many young Americans. In fact, I have often thought it would be a good idea for our [...]

A Good Time And Great Cause With The MDA!

Tara Nicole — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:57:14 +0000

I had a great time with some really cool people that work with the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Wednesday. We even helped to raise some money too! I was nominated by our business manager to get “Locked Up” for the MDA. Wow! They meant it too! I had two “Police” officers show up at the [...]

Golf Anyone?

The Breakfast Flakes — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:37:53 +0000

No that’s not a picture of Mark as a child, but Heather Ohs from Make-A-Wish Montana stopped by to remind us that golfers need to save the date, June 28th for the 3rd Annual Golf Fore Wishes event at Lake Hills in the Heights. Once again all proceeds from this event will go to support [...]

Build Baby Build

The Breakfast Flakes — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:22:23 +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 and chatted with the Flakes today to talk about the event. He says this [...]

Keep Billings Brite 'n Beautiful!

The Breakfast Flakes — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:09:57 +0000

The Great American Clean Up this weekend, April 27th and we gotta say we are damn tired of people dumping trash in Billings, its turning our city into a dump! What we need to do is take a whole truckload of manure and dump it in their yard and see how they like it! The [...]

Jeanie Chick Fundraiser At MetraPark

The Breakfast Flakes — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:44:01 +0000

If you have ever attended an event at MetraPark, then chances are you have seen Jeanie Chick. Jeanie has been a member of the MetraPark family for twelve years and has always offered a smile and a helpful hand. Now it’s our turn to help Jeanie. Please join us for a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, [...]

Bad Ass Mama's

The Breakfast Flakes — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:20:00 +0000

Billings Roller Derby Dames is part of the fastest growing sport in the nation. Their league is composed of successful, strong willed women who are out to have a good time! They strive to ensure a safe, fun environment for women of all ages, shapes, sizes and skill levels to participate in the sport of [...]

Make A Wish!

The Breakfast Flakes — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:41:10 +0000

Enjoy a complimentary waffle breakfast, help unveil a child’s wish-come-true in celebration of World Wish Day and generously support Make-A-Wish Montana! They hope more than 150 supporters will come together to raise necessary funds for local Montana children. The unique morning features a delicious waffle bar and some magical wish moments and we are counting [...]

Trace Adkins Still Alive!

Andy West — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:50:34 +0000

Trace Adkins is moving on to Week 5 of the All-Star Celebrity Apprentice as once again he was on the winning team who's project manager this week was Marilu Henner. Had he, Stephen Baldwin, Penn Gillette, Gary Busey and Henner lost, Henner said she would have brought Adkins in with her to the boardroom because Adkins came up with a pedestrian slogan to market Farouk Systems Products

Trace Adkins Still Alive On Celebrity Apprentice

Andy West — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:14:49 +0000

Of course if you watched the show you know the reason Trace is still on the show is that he didn’t participate in this last weeks’ task due to his previous Cruise Boat performance committment. The second hair band rocker in a row was fired. Week 1 Brett Michaels was let go and this week [...]

Darius Rucker and Randy Houser Healing One Person At a Time [VIDEO]

Andy West — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 02:20:30 +0000

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This will tug at your heartstrings as Darius Rucker and Randy Houser go from hospital room to hospital room to cheer up patients and in many ways get more back than they give. They were featured on the NBC Nightly News segment "Making A Difference".

Mardi Gras Montana!

Tara Nicole — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:56:59 +0000

Tons of fun was had last night at the Mardi Gras Montana benefit for the Billings Food Bank! Here’s the King and Queen of Mardi Gras Montana, our own Livin Large Larry and his beautiful wife Kari! And we can’t forget Greg(our sister stations Program Director) and his spunky and also beautiful wife Charee! Our [...]

4th Annual "Freezin For A Reason" It's All For Big Sky Honor Flight!

Tara Nicole — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:54:31 +0000

Make sure you join the Cat for the 4th Annual “Freezin for a Reason” with Livin Large Larry! We’d like to help the Big Sky Honor Flight send 3 more plane loads of Montana Veterans to Washington D.C. this Spring and Summer. As you can imagine there is quite a cost in doing so, so [...]