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Help Us Choose The Music We Play!

Andy West — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:45:02 +0000

Make your voice heard by becoming a Cat Country Consultant! We want to play the music you like the most but we need you to tell us which songs to play. Click here to take a survey and give us your opinion.

Should the Minimum Wage Be Raised to $10 an Hour? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 31 May 2012 19:13:52 +0000

Since 2009, the federal minimum wage has been $7.25. About 2.2 percent of the US workforce is paid at this minimal level. Local governments are able to set their own minimum wages, and in November residents of San Jose, CA will vote on an initiative that would raise the minimum wage in that city to [...]

Favorite Wynonna Song – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:00:08 +0000

Happy birthday to Wynonna! The country singer and one-half of the legendary duo the Judds celebrates her 48th year of life today (May 30). Since 1983, Wynonna has been one of the most successful and influential female vocalists in country music. She may be best known for her work with Naomi Judd, but beginning in 1992, the younger Judd scored a number of memorable solo hits. Which Wynonna song is your favorite?

Are You Planning to Go on Vacation This Summer? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 13 May 2012 19:53:40 +0000

High gas prices and a soft economy have many in the travel industry fearing that Americans are going to ditch the traditional summer vacation this year. But is that really the case? A Harris Interactive poll of 2,199 US adults suggests these worries may be overblown. According to the survey, 87% of Americans are planning to [...]

Billings Craigslist Survey

Sam Schleicher — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:42:25 +0000

Have you ever used the Billings Craigslist to find a date? We want to hear about it!

Would You Use the Billings Craigslist Personals Section? [SURVEY]

Sam Schleicher — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:42:07 +0000

Looking for a washer or dryer? Maybe a coffee table or or some gently used furniture to help pull the living room together? Perhaps you need a cheap starter car for one of the kids? The Billings Craigslist is a great place to find all sorts of great used stuff. However, some people visit the classifieds site in an attempt to find that special somebody rather than some old junk.

Is 'Political View' a Factor When Deciding to Block People on Facebook? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:00:49 +0000

As we get closer to the 2012 Presidential election, more and more people are using social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter to express their political views. According to a survey from the Pew Internet & American Life Project, these views are sometimes a little too surprising to the poster’s web friends. Pew polled 1,729 [...]

Mega Millions Survey

Sam Schleicher — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:27:10 +0000

The Mega Millions Jackpot has hit a record high! What would you do with the money?

Toddlers and Medical Cannabis Survey

Sam Schleicher — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:00:20 +0000

Mike and Kalli Hyde were happy to learn that their 3-year-old son Cash was free of brain cancer for the second time. Cash went through 30 rounds of radiation and defied the odds after doctors claimed he’d have a 30% chance of survival. Now he’s slowly returning to normal life, and Mike and Kallie Hyde [...]

Missoula Parents Attribute 3-Year-Old's Cancer Recovery to Cannabis

Sam Schleicher — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Oreo Cookies Celebrate 100 Years!

Jami Bond — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:45:17 +0000

The Oreo has reached a major milestone! It was 100 years ago today that the first Oreo cookies were sold! Oreos have slightly changed over time, with the “Double Stuf” cookies being added in 1974 with even more cream filling. The cookie has expanded to other various flavors including fudge, peanut butter, vanilla and mint. [...]

Do You Have a Smartphone? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:00:58 +0000

Whether they realize it or not, the majority of Americans now own smartphones. A recent survey by the Pew Internet and American Life Project found that 45 percent of adults say they have a smartphone. Additionally, 49 percent report their phone operates on a smartphone platform — such as Android, iPhone or Blackberry. When Pew pooled together the [...]

Do You Believe in Global Warming? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:00:58 +0000

Belief in global warming has hit a three-year high, which experts attribute to a warmer than usually winter in the US. A University of Michigan and Muhlenberg College poll taken in December asked 887 adults if they thought earth was warming. Sixty-two percent of respondents did, 26 percent did not, and the rest either weren’t sure or [...]

Should Women Be Allowed in Combat? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:28 +0000

Last week, the Pentagon decided open up thousands of near-the-front-line military jobs to female military personnel who were previously restricted from such roles.

Women are still banned from combat, although this move to put them closer to harm’s way has upset some, including Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, who said that when women are too close to the front line “emotions” could lead to “compromised situations.” So what does the public think about the Pentagon’s measure?

What's Your Favorite Super Bowl Food? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:00:41 +0000

Super Bowl Sunday could also be called heartburn Sunday, since many of the snacks that are traditionally consumed during the big game are less than stomach-friendly. But they sure are yummy, and a new poll from Harris Interactive has found that dips and spreads are the most popular Super Bowl snacks, snagging 32 percent of [...]

Why Will You Watch the Super Bowl? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:00:55 +0000

With the Super Bowl just a few days away, you may be hearing as much about the game’s commercials and halftime show as you are about the Giants and the Patriots. But according to a new survey of 1,186 adults, 51 percent are still looking most forward to the actual game Sunday, followed by 21 [...]

How Do You Feel About Facebook's New Timeline? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:00:15 +0000

Like it or not, Facebook users are soon going to be transferred to the Timeline layout, if they haven’t been already. According to a new survey from security firm Sophos, not too many folks are liking the mandatory change. The poll of over 4,000 Facebook users found that only eight percent approve of Timeline and eight percent [...]

Should Presidential Candidates Be Questioned About Their Failed Marriages? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:00:46 +0000

Newt Gingrich has surged to the front of the field among Republican presidential hopefuls, despite questions about his past failed marriages. In fact, Gingrich seemed to score points with GOP voters when he lambasted CNN’s John King during a South Carolina debate for bringing up one of Gingrich’s ex-wives’ allegations of infidelity. So does the public [...]

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 [...]

The Breakfast Flakes: How to Stop Billings Teens' Vandalism

Cat Country — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:19:19 +0000

According to Billings police, the vandalism occurring on the West End of Billings has stopped since they’ve located several suspects. It appears that the vandals who racked up more than $100,000 worth of damages were all juveniles between the ages of 14 and 16. No charges have been filed yet.

One listener called in to the Flakes’ show this morning suggestion that a new facility built to keep teens out of trouble might cut down on criminal mischief like vandalism. However, the Flakes seem to think the answer can be found a little closer to home. Listen to the debate from their show right here.