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21 Great Memorial Day Songs — Country Music Fans Need No. 11 This Weekend!
There is a brand new addition to this list of the best Memorial Day songs. Country fans know that each song on this playlist focuses on the men and women who've made the ultimate sacrifice. Each of these 21 country songs does that in a deeply personal way. Well-known titles...
12 Songs That Honor Fallen Soldiers
George Jones and Billy Ray Cyrus know how to honor fallen members of the United States military, but they're not alone. Our list of the 12 best songs for Memorial Day could have swelled to 20 with ease. Tim McGraw's addition was debuted live during an awards show and was an instant classic. Go back a few years to find a hit song from the Dixie Chicks, and even further to find one from the Statler Brothers.
A Montana Gold Star Mom’s Memorial Day Message
I can't tell you what an incredible honor it was to receive a surprise phone call from a Gold Star mom while we were LIVE on the radio Friday. I think there are a lot of Montanans who want to support our Gold Star families, but we don't know what to say or what to do.
Missoula Fighter Heading to Bare Knuckle Prospect Series
As Montana-born Sean O'Malley continues to make waves in the UFC, other Montana fighters are fighting their way to the top. Missoula's own Sawyer Depee continues his quest for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship glory. What is the "BKFC Prospect Series?" BKFC is embarking on a search for the next great...
Barrasso says Open Border is to Blame for Fentanyl Crisis, Opioid Deaths
At today’s Senate Committee on Finance hearing, Senator John Barrasso spoke with addiction treatment experts about how increased drug trafficking has contributed to fentanyl overdose deaths in Wyoming. Barrasso also touched on improving rural access to fentanyl recovery health care and protecting Wyoming’s Native American populations that are targeted by Mexican drug cartels.
Missoula’s Snow ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Says Kolb and Perrin
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Waking up on Thursday morning to a blanket of cold wet snow came as a shock to many in Missoula, especially those who have already invested hundreds of dollars in plants and flowers for their yards. Happily, though, our Talk Back guests just happened to...
Can this Montanan Survive Without his Smartphone?
It's finally happened. I forgot my smartphone. Last night, not feeling well and the battery at 15%, I plugged it in to charge and went to bed. I have arrived at work, and it's still on the charger. For a moment, I panicked. Then I thought about running back home...
Exploring Montana’s Lesser-Known State Parks Beyond Glacier And Yellowstone
Montana has some real gems when it comes to state parks. National parks sometimes get all the accolades, especially when you've got Glacier and Yellowstone out your backdoor. But Montana's state parks are some of the best in the country. If it's been a while since you've discovered a new one, might we suggest one of these...
Another Former Big NFL Star Enjoys His Time in Montana
It's not often you see this man smile, but he grins ear to ear after his trip to Montana. Montana isn't a stranger to celebrities or athletes. Many famous coaches and players regularly enjoy relaxation or buy a second home in Montana. Why?. It's the perfect place to escape the...
USPS: Time to Replace That Ratty Montana Mailbox
You might be proud of that homebuilt Montana mailbox outside your ranch. You know, the one that your Grandpa handmade so it looks like a duck, with the door as the "bill" you open to get your bills, and all that other junk mail. But the United States Postal Service...
50 Stunning Photos of America Honoring Memorial Day Through The Years
Parades, remembrance ceremonies and get-togethers. No matter where you're at across the U.S. on Memorial Day Weekend, you'll likely find at least one of those traditions honoring those how lost their lives serving in the U.S. military. The origins of the what started as Decoration Day can be traced back...
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Said What Everyone’s Thinking After Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Kyle Busch Fight
Reactions to a fight between NASCAR drivers Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Kyle Busch have been what you'd expect, with a few notable exceptions. Most people feel Stenhouse's $75,000 fine (NASCAR's largest ever for fighting) was too steep, especially since:. Busch and his team were not penalized. Busch admitted he retaliated...
America’s Most Affordable Restaurant Will Surprise You
If you haven't been out to eat in a while, you might be hit with sticker shock when you get the receipt. Everyone wants the best bang for their buck. What Is the Most Affordable Restaurant in America?. Datassential, a food and beverage market-research company, recently released its annual report...
See Inside Country Stars’ Most Modern Mansions — No. 3 Is a Huge Surprise! [Pictures]
We've all seen the enormous, very expensive homes that some country stars live in, and they tend to skew toward a more traditional look, in keeping with the roots of the genre. But some country singers choose to own ultra-modern homes — and one of them is very surprising.
Turk and Tim Talkin’ Ag and Elections in Montana
I did an interview with the New York Times about the US Senate race here in Montana. There were a couple main points that I shared. One, Democrat Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) is getting very desperate in his attacks on Navy SEAL veteran and Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy (R-MT). Two, we have quite the contrast here: Tester is a Washington, DC fat cat living high on the hog while everyday Montanans struggle with his inflation and open borders. Contrast that with a fresh faced Navy SEAL who built successful businesses employing fellow veterans here in Montana.
Yes, Montanans You CAN Get Your Signature Removed
We got a great phone call LIVE over the airwaves Thursday morning from Michelle in Billings. She says she got talked into signing one of those ballot initiative petitions earlier this year, and asked a great question. Can I get my signature removed from the petition?. We then went straight...
Heavy Snow to Impact Montana With Risk to Power Lines
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The National Weather Service is calling for heavy, wet snow to impact areas of southwestern Montana, including several mountain passes. I spoke to National Weather Service Meteorologist Alex Lukinbeal on Tuesday who provided details of the incoming system. Heavy Snow is Possible in Southwest Montana...
Honoring the Memory of the Smokejumpers Lost in the 1949 Mann Gulch Fire
HELENA, Mont. – This summer marks the 75th anniversary of the Mann Gulch Fire near Helena. In coordination with the Last Chance Backcountry Horsemen, the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest replaced four of the monuments honoring the thirteen firefighters who perished in the 1949 fire. Pack mules carried the...
High Times: Daily Marijuana Use Tops Booze in America
There was new research released today that showed daily marijuana use is now greater than daily alcohol use. It was based on data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The research also showed that high-frequency users are more likely to become addicted to marijuana or THC and are more likely to develop cannabis-associated psychosis, a severe condition where a person loses touch with reality.
Bucket List Bliss: It’s All About the Company, Not the Catch
Today we asked listeners about their bucket list destinations—the places they want to see before they die. I've been fortunate to see a lot of the places I wanted to. Then the Flakes Trips came along, and I got to visit a whole bunch of tropical locations throughout the Caribbean and Mexico.
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