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12th Annual Pet-O-Ween Draws a Great Crowd! [AUDIO]

Jami Bond — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:13:10 +0000

It was a howlin’ good time at Shipton’s Big R West on Saturday during the 12th annual Pet-O-Ween pet costume contest! About 30 contestants of all sizes turned out for the fun! Check it out! Dressed up as a Beekeeper and a bee, Emily and her dog Tasia were our big winners scoring a $75 [...]

Bring Your Pet Out for the Pet Costume Contest at Shiptons!

Jami Bond — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:03:16 +0000

It’s gonna be a howlin’ good time at Shipton’s Big R West on Saturday October 27. Join me for a live broadcast during the 12th annual Pet-O-Ween pet costume contest! Your cat, dog or other small animal could win some great prizes! The fun starts at 11:00a.m. followed by the Pet Parade at 11:30a.m. and [...]

Oreos With Candy Corn Filling – Yum or Yuk? [POLL]

Jeff Easterling — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:36:07 +0000

Halloween is just around the corner, and there is a new limited edition Oreo Cookie on the market for the occasion… Candy Corn Flavored Oreos! Starting today, Monday September 10, Kraft Foods, the makers of Oreo Cookies, are selling a special Halloween cookie with a candy corn filling. It’s got an orange and yellow filling [...]

Parents Pulling Halloween Pranks [VIDEO]

Dylan Fletcher — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:11:01 +0000

Have you ever had that evil urge as a parent to pull a really good prank on your kids? And to top it off, let the whole world see it? In case you missed it, Jimmy Kimmel did just that.

Foreclosure Firm's Tasteless Halloween Party Mocked the Homeless [PICTURES]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:13 +0000

New York’s largest foreclosure law firm, Steven J. Baum, whose clients include Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, is under fire after photos from the company’s 2010 Halloween party were released to the New York Times by a former employee.

Candy Corn or Good & Plenty?

Dylan Fletcher — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:16:06 +0000

So finally the big Halloween holiday is here. And hopefully today we can put to rest the age old debate…what tastes worst? Candy corn, or a box of Good & Plenty? Not that I have any hidden agenda against liqorice candy, but I guess I would have to say the “good” is really an exaggeration when it [...]

14 Adorable Dogs In Halloween Costumes [PICTURES]

Lindsay Seim — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:00:23 +0000

Fork Party/Listas/Funny Pictures 24

Sure, Halloween is all about the kiddos. Opening the front door to the neighborhood wee ones (yours or someone else's) dressed in their trick-or-treating finery is a sugar rush unto itself.

Bring Back My Marathon Bar

Dylan Fletcher — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:15:46 +0000

So have you hit the stores to stock up for Halloween? When it comes to the “top hand out”, apparently the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup is tops. But what tops my list of all time? The “Marathon” candy bar. It got me to thinking…what are some things that I loved as a kid, but you [...]

Check Out Some Wonderfully Awkward Family Halloween Photos [IMAGES]

Don Deane — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:00:26 +0000

The folks at ‘Today’ offered up a gallery of spectacularly bad Halloween photos culled from the Awkward Family Photos website.

There’s nothing wrong with homemade Halloween costumes per se, but these are simply unforgivable (and unintentionally scary).

Why Justin Moore is a "Halloween Hater" [AUDIO]

Dylan Fletcher — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:49:52 +0000

Advice…don’t knock on Justin Moore’s door on Halloween expecting him to drop a ton of goodies into your kid’s bags. Shockingly, Justin is not the biggest fan of Halloween. We found out that Justin loves to hunt elk while here in Montana. But you can’t say the same thing about Mr. Moore and Halloween.

Are You a Candy Thief?

Dylan Fletcher — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:01:46 +0000

So have you found yourself tempted as a parent to grab a goody that your kid has collected on Halloween? If so, apparently you are not alone. Found this statistic funny as 9 out of 10 parents admit to sneaking treats out of their kid’s goody bags after Halloween. So we asked on Facebook what some [...]

Dog in Tank Costume Wins PetSmart Halloween Contest [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:01 +0000

While pets are usually ambivalent about the Halloween costumes their owners dress them in, Tangent the chihuahua seems pretty pleased with the added firepower of his spiffy tank get up.

The tank, which took first prize at the local Petsmart’s Halloween contest, features a gun that lights up and makes shooting sounds when Tangent’s owner pulls a trigger on her side of the leash.

Dress Your Dog the Dylan Way [VIDEO]

Dylan Fletcher — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:30:49 +0000

Do you have a furry friend that just LOVES to be dressed up? Well we would love it if you would join us for “Pet-O-Ween“! Put your pet in costume and join me for all the fun Saturday October 29th at Shipton’s Big R West. If you want your pet to compete in the costume contest, you [...]

Friday Night Lights and Weekend Fun!

Dylan Fletcher — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:44:17 +0000

Hey, good luck to all those area high school football teams tonight! If you are headed out to occupy the bleachers under the ”Friday Night Lights” tonight, there is plenty of action going on. Skyview hosts Missoula Sentinel tonight at 6pm West at Missoula Big Sky Senior at Great Falls Central at Glendive Laura at Sidney Plus [...]

Shipton's Big R and Cat Country Present: Pet-O-Ween!

Cat Country — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:00:05 +0000

Post a picture of your pet in a Halloween costume on our Facebook wall, and you could win a $10 gift card to Shipton's Big R! We'll pick a new winner every day from Monday through Friday!

You'll also want to bring your furry friend to Pet-O-Ween on Saturday, October 29 at Shipton's Big R West! Dress your pet up for the Halloween costume contest! Watch the pet parade, get FREE pet photos and treats, and win some great prizes!

18 Bizarre Homemade Halloween Costumes From Etsy [PICTURES]

Dan Seitz — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:00:36 +0000

Avante Garb/My Cat Has Cancer/Two Moms LTD, Etsy

Etsy, in case you don't know, is basically the craft fair/flea market of the internet. Millions of people come together to sell the unique things they've handcrafted to those wishing to have something unique in their lives. And like most craft fair/flea markets, it's

Nothing Corny About The "We Are Proud To Be Americans" MAIZE! [VIDEO]

Karen Gallagher — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:56:34 +0000

The MAIZE at Grandpa's Farm, now in it's 14th season, is open for business and it's awesome. The MAIZE is owned and operated by the Stephen Severe and Phil Hopkin families. The MAIZE at 58th Street West between Grand and Rimrock.