I was born and raised in Great Falls and grew up listening to my dad on KMON AM where he was the morning guy. Dad also had a band that would practice at our house for the jobs they played almost every weekend. So, my exposure to country music was huge. At the State Fair in Great Falls in 1971, dad emceed all of the concerts, and I got to sit in the front row for Anne Murray, Glen Campbell, and the Carpenters. I started on KMON Great Falls shortly after high school then made my way to KYSS-FM in Missoula while I was in college. I worked for KGVO, Missoula, then on to KYSN-FM, East Wenatchee, Washington. I came to Billings in March of 1988 after Citadel Communications bought the 102.9 FM & AM970 signals and Cat Country was launched. I play golf and racquetball, neither very well.
Mark Wilson
Billings City Council Talks Recreational Marijuana.
I'm not a pot smoker so I don't know if "getting the munchies", i.e. getting hungry, is what happens when you smoke a bowl, a bag, a doobie, or whatever unit of measure that you use when partaking. But, if it is true, and the voters decide that they want in-town pot sales, I have…
Montana Law Changes Allowing Motorcycles to Lane Split.
Starting October 1st, Montana Law changes to allow in something called "Lane Splitting". From what I can understand, there will be certain situations in our state where there are traffic slowdowns (20 mph or less), or when traffic comes to a complete stop, motorcycles will be able to "…
MDT Road Conditions App Is New and Improved. Road Trips Easier.
Road trips, the most fun you can have with your friends or the worst week that you can spend with your family and It's still my preferred mode of transportation. A little "windshield time" is always good for my attitude.
Mark’s Travel List Starts When Retirement Finally Comes!
But when my time comes, I'm taking a trip. It's time to see America and all of the attractions that I've never been able to get to and probably a few that I've been to before.
Young Marines Banquet and Gun Auction This Saturday in Billings
If you would like to help out a group of young men who are on their way to being marines when they get old enough. This Saturday is the Young Marines Banquet and auction at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center at 1223 Mullowney Lane. Information Here
My Jobs in Montana, Would I Have Been More Successful at Pizza Hut?
If I wouldn't have left Pizza Hut, I might have a chain of my own restaurants somewhere. If that was the case, we wouldn't offer anchovies. My pizza joint, my rules.
Montana’s Summer is Nearing Its End. What Made My Summer?
You've only got to wait 109 days for Christmas to be here. New Year's is a mere 116 days or only 115 days until New Year's Eve. Is New Year's a big deal at your house. I used to really enjoy ringing in the New Year at midnight. But those days are behind me now.
Burn the Point This Weekend In Billings, I’ll Be In the Parade!
I bring this up because tonight it's time once again to "Burn The Point". This is a fundraiser for the Chase Hawks Community Crisis Fund.
I'm thinking about joining the parade tonight
I'm thinking about joining the parade tonight
When I Go Out to Eat in Billings, I Always Order the Same Thing, Do you?
I am the epitome of what you would call being a "creature of habit". I go to the same restaurants and what I order to eat there varies very little. For instance, when we go to Montana's Rib & Chop House I order the shrimp and chicken tenders
Mark’s Smoked Bacon and Beans on His Treager, Pictures of his Masterpiece
I fired up my trusty Traeger grill and proceeded to smoke and then cook my Maple, pepper bacon for about 40 minutes.
Abandoned Dogs in Montana Makes Me Question Cruelty Penalties
When it comes to loving animals, whether they are mine or not, I want them treated with kindness. And most people are the same. Most.
Why It’s Difficult to Be in Media, and Why Being Local Still Matters
I understand a father's frustration. But I also understand what the local media is up against.