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The Path To Hell

The Breakfast Flakes — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:02:27 +0000

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for vandalizing two Bozeman churches. The federal agency said Wednesday it became involved because of the possibility that one or both incidents may be a violation of civil rights….and P. S. a really [...]

Duty to God and Country…Nothing Wrong With That!

The Breakfast Flakes — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:47:12 +0000

A boy’s ability to tie a proper clove hitch is certainly not dependent upon his sexual orientation. So for many across the country, the vote scheduled for Thursday by the Boy Scouts of America National Council on whether to lift its long-standing ban prohibiting openly gay youth from participating in Scouting will be a defining [...]

It's Complicated

The Breakfast Flakes — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:09:25 +0000

The White House says President Barack Obama opposes a House bill that would speed approval of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas. The White House said Tuesday that the bill “seeks to circumvent longstanding and proven processes” by removing a requirement for a presidential permit. The legislation also says no new [...]

Mom and Dad, It's Time For An Intervention

The Breakfast Flakes — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:04:43 +0000

University of Montana basketball player was charged with misdemeanor drunken driving early Monday after police saw his car stopped in the middle of Ryman Street. Spencer C. Coleman, 21, was arrested at about 2:45 a.m. after an officer spotted a broken tail lamp on his 1997 black Nissan Maxima, according to the affidavit in the [...]

Big Sky Honor Flight-Washington D.C. in Pictures

Livin Large Larry — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:49:59 +0000

It has been a world wind tour of D.C. for Big Sky Honor Flight. We have over 90 WWII vets with us. Our journey started on Sunday morning in Billings. We made our way to the humid air of D.C. and toured the Lincoln Memorial and the Korean War Memorial all before dinner.We are staying at [...]

Fever Fear

The Breakfast Flakes — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:15:41 +0000

State veterinarians in Montana have been sent to examine bison carcasses north of Yellowstone National Park amid fears the bison might have acquired a deadly disease from domestic sheep.Pat Flowers of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks tells the Independent Record that a veterinarian from his agency and the state Department of Livestock this weekend hoped [...]

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 [...]

Where Can I Watch the Powerball Drawing on T.V. in Billings? [AUDIO FILE]

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:36:11 +0000

The Powerball jackpot is on a growing spurt again. Usually 3 or 4 times a year Powerball gets crazy! Where can you watch the Powerball Drawing on T.V. in Billings?

Fundraiser For Local Billings Cancer Patient This Weekend!

JP — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:57:43 +0000

A multi-family Garage / Bake / Jewelry Sale and BBQ is scheduled for Friday May 17th and Saturday May 18th here in Billings to raise money for local cancer patient Brent Carranco. The event is schedule for 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM both Friday and Saturday. The fundraiser will be happening at 2233 Interlachen Dr. So when you're out and about this weekend, make it a point to come out and see what's for sale to support a great cause!

Friends In Low Places

The Breakfast Flakes — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:46:35 +0000

The three-decade fight for freedom by a Montana man convicted of the 1979 slaying of a teenage classmate appeared to slam shut this week, when the Montana Supreme Court ordered him back to prison and took away his brief taste of normal life. But from the time he confessed to out-of-state police four years after [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

In A League of His Own

The Breakfast Flakes — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:01:26 +0000

Among the legendary distance runners from Flathead High, Zach Perrin is definitely in a league of his own after last weekend. The Flathead junior ran the fastest 3,200 ever for a high school from Montana. Perrin clocked 8:55.24 at the Arcadia Invitational track meet on Saturday in Los Angeles, California. He placed eighth out of [...]

Nurse Ratchet is on the prowl!

The Breakfast Flakes — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:26:31 +0000

Health care facilities throughout Billings remain on alert today after it was confirmed that a woman had posed as a nurse at Billings Clinic. “We’re watching,” said Barbara Schneeman, director of communication and advocacy at RiverStone Health. Schneeman said Billings Clinic notified Riverstone CEO John Felton at 9 a.m. last Thursday of the nurse impostor. A photo of [...]

Jail Dangerously Overcrowded

The Breakfast Flakes — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:05:51 +0000

Yellowstone County officials are considering creating a work program to ease overcrowding at the jail as it is dangerously over crowded. The Billings Gazette reports that Yellowstone County Sheriff Mike Linder recently presented the idea to Yellowstone County commissioners, the county attorney, public defender and judges. Linder says representatives from the sheriff’s department and jail [...]

Ted Turners New Love

The Breakfast Flakes — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:45:59 +0000

Billionaire Ted Turner gets to keep his Yellowstone National Park Bison calves. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports that Gallatin County Judge Holly Brown dismissed a request by wildlife advocates to overturn an agreement Turner made with the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. The agreement transferred dozens of Bison to Turner’s private ranch to [...]

Welcome Back Sweetheart

The Breakfast Flakes — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:31:17 +0000

The Sweetheart Bakery in Billings, which closed last fall during a nationwide strike against Hostess Brands, is scheduled to resume delivery today after re-opening under new ownership. Good for them!!! Franz Family Bakery of Portland, Oregon, has hired 99 employees in Billings since its parent company, United States Bakery Inc. bought the bakery in April [...]

Bus Week…Yeah Baby!

The Breakfast Flakes — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:40:25 +0000

Ron Wenger from MET Transit paid a visit to the show this morning to tell us about a great program that begins next week! Starting Monday its Bus, Bike, and Walk week sponsored by the City of Billings MET Transit. As Ron pointed out, it’s a great “chance to experience the bus.” Starting Monday everyone [...]

The Dude Abides

The Breakfast Flakes — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:05:52 +0000

A 48-year-old Missoula man has been ordered to pay just over $25,000 in restitution for fraudulently collecting Social Security disability payments while failing to report money he made running a medical marijuana growing operation, just an oversight I’m sure. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 48-year-old Scott Lee Hubeny also was placed on five years’ probation [...]

University More Concerned With Image Than Students

The Breakfast Flakes — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:43:48 +0000

A deal has been reached in the University of Montana sexual-assault probe, University of Montana president Royce Engstrom says independent monitors will ensure the school follows through on promised reforms after a federal investigation into mishandled sexual assault reports on campus. Justice Department Deputy Assistant Attorney General Roy Austin Jr. says investigators heard from women [...]