I moved to Montana in 1979 from Cincinnati, Ohio. I started doing play-by-play in 1982 in Billings. I began working at my current job in December 1985 and have never left. I have been on Cat Country mornings since the show started in March 1988. In addition to my on-air job, I own and operate a wheat and cattle ranch north of Billings. I am most proud of my four children.
Paul Mushaben
On the First Father’s Day Without My Dad, Thank You to the Dads Out There
Even though this is the first Father's Day for me without mine, like many of you, I will always be so grateful for his sacrifices and wisdom.
Public Closures on July 4 Should Extend to Yellowstone County (OPINION)
This year the county commissioners should act, and unless there is some significant weather change, ban fireworks county-wide. The risk is too great.
If Fossil Fuels Decrease Will We Have an Electricity Tax?
The big push is for all-electric, all renewable. Let's look at this realistically.
What Options Are Left? Frustration and Hopelessness Among Montana Farmers and Ranchers
Yesterday, after 105 degrees and virtually two and a half months without any real precipitation, I sat down in my shop and for the first time in my life felt a sense of hopelessness.
Every Day is Flag Day in Montana
Montana does a better job than most states when it comes to displaying our nation's colors. It doesn't have to be a special day here.
More Locations for Yellowstone County Motor Vehicle Department
It's too bad that there couldn't be some kind of automatic renewal that automatically charges your card and sends the sticker directly to you without any reminder or renewal response.
6 Creative Ideas to Innovate MontanaFair in Billings
The MontanaFair is 64 days away. I appreciate all the time and hard work that goes into putting on event of that magnitude, but it's time for some innovation.
The Obsession With Going Viral: I Just Don’t Get It
This morning we had a conversation about going viral. Hell, a few years ago I didn't even know what going viral was.
One Year Ago Dad Died and I think I’m Becoming Like Him
Like my dad, I now find myself giving people more and more advice on things that they probably don't want to hear.
I Saw John Boehner Leave an Embarrassing Tip at Skyline Chili
When I got to the car outside I was so mad I turned around and went back inside and took a picture of his tip.
Don’t Go Away for Memorial Day Weekend: Stay in Billings
I've found that these are the best weekends to actually stay home and do things here.
Yesterday’s Lockdown in Laurel and the Metal Detector Program
Someone apparently called in the threat, although, we don't know what the threat was. Shooting? Fire? bomb? You usually don't find those things out. I get it, no reason to cause panic for no reason. However, as a parent, every threat is a reason to panic knowing what has occurred in recent…