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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 [...]

Busy Busy Busy

The Breakfast Flakes — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:02:49 +0000

The Magic City might be a little busier than normal this morning in the downtown area, a lot of it to do with law enforcement in town.This is Police Week 2013 and in conjunction with that, Billings is hosting the Montana Law Enforcement Memorial. Officers from across the state will be lining up for a [...]

My Mom's "Favorite Friday" Song Pick Of The Week!

Tara Nicole — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:00:16 +0000

To celebrate Mother’s Day weekend, I decided to let my Mom pick the Favorite Friday Song of the Week! Do you know what she picked? It’s one of my own personal favorites from the “King of Country”, George Strait! First off though. I love you Mom! For my entire life you’ve been there for me. [...]

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 [...]

A Good Scout!

The Breakfast Flakes — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:15:43 +0000

A Havre High School student who learned the Heimlich maneuver as a Boy Scout, and even teaches it to younger Scouts, recently saved the life of a fellow student who was choking at lunch.The Havre Daily News reports Kade Lanier mentioned it to his mother when he got home from school on April 17, but [...]

Welcome Home!

The Breakfast Flakes — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:14:43 +0000

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis is returning from an eight-month deployment to her homeport in Bremerton on Friday, carrying several soldiers from Montana.Friends and family members will be at Naval Base Kitsap to greet the nearly 3,000 sailors as they return from an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet [...]

United Blood Services Announces "Emergency Appeal" for O-Negative Blood

Tara Nicole — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:54:56 +0000

Hey, our friends at United Blood Services need your help! Due to the storms last week in MT and WY, plus multiple recent accidents, they are extremely low on O-negative blood. The major demand right now is for O-negative blood, although any and all blood donations are welcome. If you would like to donate you [...]

Honor Flight

The Breakfast Flakes — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:04:24 +0000

Dozens of World War II veterans received a hero’s welcome home Monday night, as the third Big Sky Honor Flight returned to the Magic City. Logan Airport’s arrival hall was packed Monday night, as families and loved ones of veterans on the flight, as well as people in the Magic City, waited for the veterans [...]

Miss the Flakes Yesterday?

The Breakfast Flakes — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:10:15 +0000

The Montana Army National Guard is holding a ceremony in appreciation of the 59 soldiers and their families who served in Afghanistan. Guard officials say the Freedom Salute Ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in Helena’s Great Northern Town Center Best Western hotel. Let’s hope there is a huge turn-out for these returning [...]

March Madnesssss is Here!

The Breakfast Flakes — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:10:15 +0000

Paul picked Miami to win it all…Mark filled out his brackets but couldn’t figure out how to save it and return it ‘cuz somebody sent it to him in email and he couldn’t open the attachment so he’s not sure he’ll get in! It looks like this will be the first year that a number [...]

Stran Smith Is An Inspiration

Andy West — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 22:58:30 +0000

You may know Stran Smith as a world class calf roping champion but he’s much more. He’s an inspiration to anyone who’s ever had a major setback in life. Early in his career Smith used to rope 200+ pound calfs as easily as you and I drive to work. But in 2003, on a typical [...]

This Waiter Is A Hero To All Families With Special Needs Children And An Example To Us All!

Andy West — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:45:34 +0000

A waiter in Houston risked his employment and is being praised after he refused to serve some rude customers. Now I’m sure Michael Garcia has had to serve rude customers before but this was a “special” case. He was waiting on a family of regulars who have a 5-yr old son named Milo who has [...]

Am I The Only One…

Tara Nicole — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:31:38 +0000

That wants to pick up their kids from school after hearing this story in Billings? Well, am I? I keep watching these updates from the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., and it’s making me sick. I mean really, physically sick. How could someone be so insane that they would want to [...]

United Blood Services Announces URGENT Need For O-Negative Blood Donors.

Tara Nicole — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:25:32 +0000

United Blood Services announced that they are currently looking for O-Negative blood donors. During the last several weeks, the demand for O-Negative has outpaced the supply significantly. “It can be given to anyone in an extreme emergency situation when there is no time to cross match the donor’s blood with the patient’s,” explained Lesli Asay, [...]

Representatives, Senators, Former Presidential Candidates and Tara Nicole!

Tara Nicole — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:56:09 +0000

I could hardly believe my eyes this morning when I got to the Cat Country studio. Low and behold, there was Congressman Dennis Rehberg and Senator(former Presidential Candidate) John McCain! I listened while they visited with Mark and Paul (The Breakfast Flakes) and was impressed. I was really impressed though, with Senator McCain. He fought [...]

United Blood Services Needs Your O- Blood!

Tammie Toren — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:56:47 +0000

United Blood Services desperately needs your O- blood! Right now they have over 131 O- orders!

You can always walk in and donate at 1444 Grand Avenue, or call 248-9168 and make an appointment. Remember, giviing blood is always a good idea, no

Celebrate My Drive 9-15!

Tammie Toren — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:25:15 +0000

On September 15th Shepherd High School is having a teen driver party. It’s all about driving safely and winning a 100 thousand dollar grant!!! Anyone 14 and over can register on line here. Be sure and vote every day. You can vote once per day. There’s a party from 1-4 at Shepherd High School. There’s [...]

United Way Day Of Caring 9-13

Tammie Toren — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:08:12 +0000

United Way Day of Caring is coming up September 13th!

United Way Day of Caring is a good opportunity for the Billings community at large to get out and help their neighbors.

This year, 34 nonprofit agencies are hosting 78 projects. Over 52 compan

America Remembers

Tammie Toren — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:27:47 +0000

Beverly & Pack/Flickr The last thing you need is me pontificating about September 11th. We all know where we were, who we were with and what we were doing. Sometimes though, pictures don’t hurt. I just hope we can turn this tragedy into a day of service. A day where we give of ourselves for [...]

20th Annual United Way Day of Caring is Thursday

Tammie Toren — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:31:19 +0000

Coming up on Thursday, you'll see hundreds of outstanding Billings citizens doing all kinds of needed work around our city. There's even going to be a lunch at Rimrock Auto Arena. If you'd like a chance to pay it forward and help the United Way, this is your c