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Westboro Baptist Church to Picket George Jones' Funeral

Christina Vinson — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:50:24 +0000

Westboro Baptist Church has announced that they will picket the funeral of country great George Jones, which is to be held Thursday (May 2) at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The organization — which many rightfully refer to as a hate group — calls Jones a “drunkard,” saying he “used his talent to [...]

Boston Marathon Amputee Gets Inspirational Visit From Marine Amputee [Video]

Russell Damm — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:15:28 +0000

The new’s reports from the Boston Marathon said that many people lost limbs in the horrific bombings. I can’t imagine the feeling of losing a limb or even two. After watching this video of a Marine talking about losing legs and moving on with life it makes me grateful for what I do have. These [...]

Photo Shows 8-Year-Old Boston Victim With 'No More Hurting People' Sign

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:43:30 +0000

A heart-wrenching photo of 8-year-old Martin Richard, who was killed in the Boston Marathon bombing on Monday, shows the boy holding a hand-drawn sign that says, “No more hurting people. Peace.” The photo was posted by Lucia Brawley, a friend of Martin’s former teacher, Racel Moo, on Facebook. Martin made the poster when his school [...]

Clyde Park Turns 100!

Russell Damm — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:56:28 +0000

Clyde Park is celebrating it’s 100th anniversary this summer. If you’re from Clyde Park make sure you get in on the fun! Like Them On Facebook! We are planning a fun day with good music, food and friends. We are hoping you, your families and friends will attend. This would be a great opportunity for [...]

Guess What Dax Sheperd & Kristen Bell Named Their Daughter?

Russell Damm — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:42:17 +0000

My wife isn’t very happy about this one… It seems Kristen Bell and Dax Sheperd have stolen a certain babies name. That certain baby just happens to be mine! While my babies name is spelled a little different, they choose Lincoln for their baby girl. “Lincoln Bell Shepard is here,” Shepard tweeted. “She has mom’s [...]

IRS Warning — 12 Scams to Watch Out For This Tax Season

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:21:07 +0000

The IRS has issued its annual warning about the “Dirty Dozen” schemes out there—ways that certain disreputable folks will try to steal your money or methods people use to hide financial information from the tax agency. Here’s what IRS Acting Commissioner Steven T. Miller had to say: This tax season, the IRS has stepped up its efforts to [...]

50 Strips Of Bacon = 2000 Calories— What Else = 2000 Calories? [Video]

Russell Damm — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:11:57 +0000

Some of my favorite food is in this video! If you don’t want to know how many Cinnabons you’re allowed to have in a day… then don’t watch this video! Enjoy your 2000 calories! Check out what 200 calories looks like.

Jim Carrey Vs. Gun Control [Video] [NSFW]

Russell Damm — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:02:27 +0000

I’ve always been a Jim Carrey fan when it comes to his movies. Something I didn’t know was how anti gun he was. People can have their opinions on whatever they want and generally I keep mine to myself. This new “funny” music video from Jim Carrey has people up in arms.Jim Carrey goes for [...]

What Country Is Friendliest to Tourists? (Hint: It's Not the U.S.)

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:26:47 +0000

If you’re looking for a little international adventure, there’s one place you may be surprised to learn will welcome you with open arms. The World Economic Forum has published a 500-page report on global tourism that includes a ranking of countries that are nice to tourists. What tops the list? Iceland. The nation edged New [...]

10-Year-Old Girl Foils Abduction Attempt by Asking Stranger for Code Word

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:04:01 +0000

On Monday in a town outside Toronto, 10-year-old girl foiled an attempted abduction by requesting a code word she had worked out with her parents.

6 Very Easy Ways to Stop Being a Workaholic

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:26:03 +0000

Did the janitor give you his keys so you can lock up after he goes home? Do you dream in spread sheets? Have you missed your kid scoring the game-winning goal because you were checking email on your phone? Then, congratulations — you may be a workaholic. If you want to stop being one, there’s [...]

Salute A Senior In Our Community

Russell Damm — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:08:40 +0000

The Salute to Senior Service program, sponsored by Home Instead, Inc., the franchiser of the Home Instead Senior Care network, honors the contributions of adults 65 and older who give at least 15 hours a month of volunteer service to their favorite causes. Nominations for outstanding senior volunteers will be accepted between Feb. 1 and March 31, [...]

Roadkill Deer Comes Back to Life, Escapes From Trunk (VIDEO)

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:50:49 +0000

Reports of one particular deer’s death were greatly exaggerated. The animal in question was hit by a Kalamazoo, Michigan, motorist, who thought the deer was dead. He placed the deer in his trunk to take home, according to Public Safety Officer David Miller. Miller found the man in his car in a Red Roof Inn parking [...]

The 5 Best Ways to Get Noticed at Work

Kathy Landin — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:29:34 +0000

Getting noticed at work can be difficult, but we’ve got a few tips to help make that happen—and to make sure it’s for the right reasons. No matter the size of the staff at your workplace, just being good at your job may not be enough to help you move up the ladder. If you [...]

Watch Unsuspecting News Anchor Get Engaged During Live Broadcast

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:30:19 +0000

This just in: Jillian Pavlica is off the market. Pavlica is a weekend anchor on Fox54 in Huntsville, Alabama who found herself making news instead of reporting it last Saturday when her boyfriend got on bended knee during a broadcast. Pavlica was reading from the teleprompter when she quickly figured out what was about to [...]

How Countries Around the World Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Kathy Landin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:36:57 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just for people in Ireland and Americans who want to pretend to be Irish for a day. There are celebrations of this saint and his saintly day all around the world.

Freedom Sound Off Tonight!

Russell Damm — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:31:11 +0000

Come out and sing or watch to help support wounded veterans. It all starts tonight at the American Legion in Bozeman. Prizes will be given out to the top performers. Even if you aren't a great singer this is a great cause to get out and support. Proceeds help to bring our injured warriors up here for the SAS Project.

How Often Do You Lie to Your Significant Other?

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:10:52 +0000

Do you always tell your significant other the truth? If you said yes, chances are you’re lying. New research has revealed that couples lie to each other an average of three times a week. A total of 57 people took part in the study. It was one person per couple, all between the ages of [...]

New Pope Elected — Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, Now Called Francis I

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:23:05 +0000

Jorge Bergoglio, the 76-year-old archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been elected as pope. He is the first Latin American to lead the Catholic Church. Bergoglio, who has taken the name Francis I, is also the first Jesuit priest to become pope.

Miss America In A Bikini– She Looks Like a Real Person!

Russell Damm — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:27:34 +0000

Miss America 2013 and Miss Hawaii were spotted and photographed hanging out on the beach in Maui. Without all the makeup, high heels, spray tans, and pageant diets these ladies look just like normal girls.