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More Storms On The Way

The Breakfast Flakes — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:36:56 +0000

More severe weather is in the forecast for parts of the central United States already reeling from powerful tornadoes this week. The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, says golf ball-sized hail, powerful winds and isolated, strong tornadoes could strike areas of Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma on Tuesday. The area at risk does not [...]

Bombing Update

The Breakfast Flakes — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:56:22 +0000

Authorities in the Boston area are looking for 19-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev ehv, one of the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing. AP sources say Tsarnaev originally is from the Russian region near Chechnya, but he’s been living in the Boston suburb of Cambridge. His brother, who was the second suspect in Monday’s bombing, was killed [...]

Emotional National Anthem Last Night

Greg Tillotson — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:36:33 +0000

This is the video from the National Anthem we were talking about on the K-Bear Morning Show. This was sung last night at the Boston Bruins hockey game… truly emotional and inspiring. And I am guessing this was a very healing, cathartic moment for the people in Boston. How do you deal with a tragedy like the one in [...]

Stopping School Shootings

The Breakfast Flakes — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:39:04 +0000

The Bigfork School District here in Montana plans to spend $17,900 to improve security at our schools’ buildings. Superintendent Cynthia Clary says the district brought in three firms to do security audits and make safety recommendations. She says the district plans to install exterior door contact wires, motion detectors and an infrared sensor system. Clary [...]

The Cardinals Have Elected A New Pope

Andy West — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:29:43 +0000

Hopefully he'll be able to complete more than 50% of his passes. In other white smoke/black smoke news a new BBQ place is opening on Montana Avenue tomorrow.

Today Is A Very Sad Day…

Andy West — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:10:40 +0000

As you're probably already aware by now a tragedy befell the world yesterday... yep, the Belly Dancing Channel in Cairo, Egypt went out of business. As they say, it went ____'s up! Now a middle aged man like me can make his belly dance but frankly I don't think anyone is about to make a channel out of that and I personally would pay higher cable rates to keep from having to see it

Montanans in 2012 Summer Olympics

Tammie Toren — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:12:11 +0000

Two outstanding Montanans will be representing the United States in London at the Summer Olympics. 23 year old Nick Mower of Butte will be competing in the Olympic Shooting Competition. That starts on August 5th. Missoula Native, Sam Schultz, will be competing for the United States on the cycling team in Mountain Biking. That competition [...]

Keith Urban Takes the Cover of GQ Australia

Megan Pacella — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:00:06 +0000

Keith Urban may call the States home now, but the Australian native hasn’t forgotten his roots. As proof, the award-winning country star has spent quite a bit of time in the Land Down Under, playing a part on Australia’s version of ‘The Voice’ and bringing country to his overseas fans. Most recently, Urban is thrilling his followers by gracing the cover of GQ Australia, looking especially dapper in a tailored gray suit.

Moments We'll Never Forget

Tammie Toren — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:11:55 +0000

I love being in radio because radio is a part of everything we do. If there is something fun and exciting, you can be sure there’s a radio station there. If there is a tragedy, we’re there. A person can’t ask for more than to be a part of history, and help people through it. [...]

Bed Of Shame

Tammie Toren — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 20:51:16 +0000

Parents and adults everywhere! Here’s an internet craze that will make the hair stand up on the back of your neck. It’s called Bed Of Shame, and it’s all over Twitter. Here’s how Bed Of Shame works, the morning after, someone takes a picture of their unsuspecting partner then posts it on Twitter. How horrifying! [...]

The World's Most Valuable Movie Poster Going Up For Auction

Jacob Hall — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 16:15:54 +0000

Would you pay one million dollars for a movie poster? With an original one-sheet from Fritz Lang’s 1927 silent masterpiece ‘Metropolis’ going to auction soon, that’s the big question. Commonly cited as the most valuable movie poster in the world, the iconic piece of art is expected to fetch huge piles of cash from a collector with very deep pockets.

Aerialist Nik Wallenda Becomes First Man to Tight Rope Walk Across Niagra Falls

Nick Romano — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 21:51:00 +0000

Starting at 10:10 pm on Friday and finishing approximately 25 minutes later, 33-year-old Nik Wallenda completed a death-defying stunt that left everyone in attendance in awe. The daredevil aerialist balanced his way across Niagra Falls on a tight rope, becoming the first man to perform this feat.

$450 For A Pizza Seems Reasonable

Tammie Toren — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 23:49:28 +0000

There’s a pizza company in Canada (those crazy Canadians!) that’s selling a $450 pizza! If you order the “C6″ your pizza will be topped with thermidor of lobster, black Alaska Cod, and be served with a side of Russian osetra caviar. Now if that’s out of your price range, for just $120 you can get [...]

What's the World's Most Expensive City?

Don Deane — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:47:49 +0000

If you’re looking for an inexpensive city to relocate to, Tokyo is NOT it. According to a new survey by the consulting firm Mercer, the Asian city ranks number one as the most expensive city in the world.

Surfer Sets World Record by Riding 78-Foot Wave

Don Deane — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:18:09 +0000

Pro surfer Garrett McNamara recently set a world record for the largest wave ever surfed after catching a gargantuan 78-footer off the coast of Portugal. Dude, gnarly! According to the Guinness Book of World Records, McNamara broke a 2008 record by more than one foot. In the video below, McNamara nimbly surfs down the face [...]

Former President, George W. Bush In Town Friday Night, May 11

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:30:28 +0000

Former President George W. Bush will be speaking Friday night, May 11 at the Expo Center at MetraPark. He is coming on behalf of Provision International, a ministry that helps people in need worldwide. This part of the Montana Missions Banquet.

TIME Magazine Releases List of 100 Most Influential People

Shauna Wright — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:00:04 +0000

A few weeks ago, TIME Magazine revealed the names it was considering for its annual list of the ’100 Most Influential People in the World.’ Reader votes determined one person, while the rest were selected by the magazine’s editors.

And now the final list — which includes athletes, actors, entrepreneurs and politicians — is out. So who made the cut?

North Korea Fails in Attempt to Launch Long-Range Missile

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:45:05 +0000

North Korea found itself front and center in the international community when it launched a long-range missile Friday morning, local time.

Despite the country’s reported efforts, officials in the US claim the launch failed because the rocket broke before leaving the Earth’s atmosphere.

Survivors of Costa Concordia Ship That Sank Offered 30 Percent Off Future Cruises

Shauna Wright — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:00:56 +0000

In what’s being seen by many as an incredulous move, Carnival Corp., the parent company of the downed Costa Concordia cruise ship, is offering survivors of the disaster 30 percent off future cruise vacations.

What Would You Do If You Were on a Sinking Ship? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:56 +0000

The recent Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster in Italy left 11 dead and 21 missing. Poll Position asked 1,145 American adults what they would do, if given the choice between waiting on a sinking ship for help or jumping into the frigid water and trying to swim to safety. Forty-two percent of the survey’s respondents [...]