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Man Arrested For Arson For Helena Wildfires

Erin Phillips — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:33:10 +0000

If you're like me, you've been saying "NOT YET" to the recent news of wildfires in Montana. It turns out that yes, some are from "natural" causes - but the series of wildfires in Helena has been from suspected arson. Police have 19 year-old Fredrick J. Maw in custody for arson in the Sweats Gulch Complex fires, and is also suspected in the Priest Pass fire and the Spokane Hills Fire.

Montana Army National Guard Soldiers Deploy To Kuwait

Erin Phillips — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:30:22 +0000

Loved ones said a sad goodbye to 150 Montana Soldiers on Saturday, sending them on their way to a 9 week training in Texas followed by an overseas deployment to Kuwait. In total they expect to be gone around a year participating in “Operation Spartan Shield.” In a ceremony before the deployment, Maj. Gen. Matt [...]

Where To Vote In Bozeman Montana

Erin Phillips — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:01:07 +0000

Happy Election Eve! If you are wondering where to vote – here’s the info! You can search your name and info, to make sure you go to the right location. We voted absentee at our house! I strongly encourage you to go vote to get your voice heard. It seems that in this election, even [...]

Why a Montanan's Vote is Worth More Than Most

Jon King — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:22:45 +0000

When it comes to national politics, the average Montanan has much greater influence than the average American. Here's why . . .

Pro Skier Ani Haas Punched a Bear to Survive Attack [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:09:55 +0000

Ani Haas, a former member of the U.S. ski team, was jogging on an outdoor trail in Missoula, Montana Friday when she inadvertently got between a mother black bear and her cubs.

When momma bear attacked the 24-year-old, Haas “got big,” which is the counter-intuitive protocol for dealing with an aggressive black bear. Since that wasn’t enough to stop the bear’s charge, Haas was forced to punch the wild beast in the head, and then beat it with a rock.

Can Living in a City Make You Crazy?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:19:06 +0000

This is why we all love living in Montana right?

While it has been long assumed that the more time you spend in a rural setting the better your mental health, a new study has shed light on why this is.

A team of scientists based in Germany scanned the brains of 32 volunteers from rural and urban areas while they tried to complete puzzles with time limits.

Flooding Info From The City Of Bozeman

Erin Phillips — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:25:58 +0000

The high temps and rain in the last week has put us back into a Flood Warning. Here’s the latest from the City of Bozeman. Wednesday, June 8, 2011 6:45 AM **INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED AS NECESSARY** Creekside Park (Rouse and Lamme) is closed until further notice. The east bound lane of Kagy Blvd from [...]

Joe Montana's Son Arrested For Suspicion Of DUI In Missoula

My 1035 FM — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:18:14 +0000

Bad news for Missoula Grizzlies. Their brand new twenty one year old, son of Joe Montana, quarterback Nathaniel Joseph Montana was reported arrested by Missoula County Sheriff’s Deputies for driving under the influence of alcohol. What does this mean for the Grizzly football team? It could mean that the excitement over having a decedent of [...]

Flood Information

Erin Phillips — Tue, 24 May 2011 12:52:24 +0000

The high snowpack and the current rain is making flooding a real threat for alot of montana. CLICK HERE for current info from the Montana Department Of Transportation on road closures in the state. Gallatin County wishes to remind residents that the potential for spring flooding is present and could occur at any time. The [...]

State Basketball Champions Crowned

My 1035 FM — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:57:19 +0000

The first weekend of State Basketball Championships is over, who brought home the gold? Dan Cimmino – KBZK Three girls titles were on the line starting with Class A in Belgrade as the Lady Locomotives of Laurel took on the Lady Maroons of Butte Central. Out to Class B in Butte as Malta hoped to [...]

Shweitzer Still Not Pleased With Health Care

My 1035 FM — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:40:48 +0000

Many states are coming out as opposing the new health care reform put into action by the Obama administration. Even with Obama making slight changes to create a more viable solution in the states’ eyes, many states’ leaders, including Montana’s Governor, Brian Schweitzer, are not happy. Marnee Banks – KBZK President Obama recently told the [...]

Journey Into The Backcountry – Step 3

Erin Phillips — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:51:01 +0000

The creme of the crop for Backcountry Snowboarding Bindings are the Spark R&D Blaze Snowboard Bindings. The wonder gadgets are the piece that makes the whole splitboard system work. They work for cross country skiing into your location, and are what makes your board stiff enough to be able to ride it once you attach it back together to snowboard down the mountain. These bindings rock - and I now own them (enter in the jumping up down here).

Another Medical Marijuana Battle

Cole — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:21:06 +0000

The Medical Marijuana community in Montana may face some very harsh push back if Bill 33 is put into law. The bill will basically make it illegal for anyone with a “dangerous” drug in their system to drive a vehicle. Dan Boyce – KBZK.COM One, House Bill 33, is facing stark opposition from the medical [...]

Take That Journey

My 1035 FM — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:05:44 +0000

Ever thought of doing something crazy or adventurous but never really followed through? If one of your ideas involves traveling the country or part of it on a motorcycle, you must read this. Here we have three books that will explain exactly why you should stop pondering with the idea and get out and do it.

Verizon Gets iPhone

My 1035 FM — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:44:56 +0000

Big news for any phone aficionados out there; iPhone 4 is coming to Verizon–this February! Excited buyers can begin pre-ordering their iPhones February 3 and the phone will be available February 10. Details inside. Now your friend that can somehow live with the call service of AT&T on their super cool iPhone will be kicking [...]

Montana's Minimum Wage Climbs To $7.35

My 1035 FM — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:07:08 +0000

If there seems to be a little bit more change in your pocket, it might be because Montana’s minimum wage climbed to $7.35 an hour on January first. That’s an increase of ten cents, which translates to $32 per month for the average worker. Montanans earning minimum wage will get a boost in their paychecks [...]

Trooper Shot, Killed In Three Forks

My 1035 FM — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:34:06 +0000

A massive manhunt ended late Wednesday night after police found the suspect dead just hours after he shot and killed a Montana Highway Patrolman outside Three Forks. More than 100 police officers searched deep into the night for Errol Brent Bouldin, 56, who shot and killed 23-year-old Trooper David DeLaittre. Gallatin County Sheriff James Cashell [...]

Bobcats Earn #4 Seed In FCS Playoffs

My 1035 FM — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:00:33 +0000

Following their 21-16 win over Montana yesterday in Missoula, the MSU Bobcats have earned the #4 seed in the 2010 FCS Playoffs, and a first-round bye. The Cats will face the winner of Robert Morris vs. North Dakota State game, at Bobcat Football Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, December 4th. Tickets ($15 end zone, $30 [...]

MSU 21, UM 16: Final

My 1035 FM — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:10:17 +0000

The Montana State Bobcats (9-2, 7-1) are Big Sky Conference Champions after defeating Montana 21-16 in Missoula. The Cats now wait to see where, when, and who they will face in the 2010 NCAA FCS playoffs. The brackets will be announced tomorrow. GO CATS!

Bozeman Hawks: 2010 State Football Champions

My 1035 FM — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:25:53 +0000

The Bozeman Hawks have defeated the Helena Bengals 28-7 to win the Montana Class AA State High School Football Championship for the first time since 1917, and end the season with a perfect 13-0 record. Congratulations Bozeman Hawks!