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Super Garage Sale Seller's Guide

Cole — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:29:26 +0000

Thank you for registering for the Super Garage Sale on May 18th, 2013! We expect this to be a great day for sellers and shoppers! Inside you will find info about the day's events. Here you can print off signs to help distinguish your Garage Sale and direct shoppers to your doorstep

Racing Legend Dick Trickle Commits Suicide

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:41:14 +0000

Richard "Dick" Trickle died Thursday at the age of 71. His body was discovered next to his pickup truck at a cemetery in Lincoln County, North Carolina, after the longtime NASCAR and short-track driver shot himself, according to police.

The Super Garage Sale May 18th – Everything Shoppers Need To Know

Cole — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:17:20 +0000

This Saturday is going to be a day for the history books here in the Gallatin Valley. The Super Garage Sale has over 40 registered homes that will be hosting garage sales selling everything from Star Trek figurines to TV's and antiques. Will you be out looking for a killer deal? Here is everything shoppers need to know about the Super Garage Sale on Saturday May 18th, 2013.

Abercrombie & Fitch To Become Synonymous With Homeless? [VIDEO]

Cole — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:50:09 +0000

With over 4.5 million views in only a few days, could this YouTube video ‘remake’ Abercrombie & Fitch? It could be the clothing company’s CEO Mike Jeffries’ worst nightmare. The inspiration for the idea to donate Abercrombie & Fitch clothing to homeless came about when it was revealed that the company burns their faulty clothes rather than [...]

Deer Gets Hit By Bus And Takes A Little Ride [Video]

Russell Damm — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:08:42 +0000

When life hands you a deer… you take it for a ride. In Montana, it is likely that at some time in your life you will hit a wild animal with a vehicle. Let’s just hope it isn’t alive and kicking around in your vehicle after you hit it! I hope this poor little guy [...]

Scientists Have Finally Figured Out Why Women Live Longer Than Men

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:49 +0000

Women live longer than men. It’s true now, it was true hundreds of years ago, and scientists have FINALLY figured out why. The answer isn’t particularly sexy. Scientists in Japan found that men’s bodies produce fewer T-cells and B-cells than women as they get older. T-cells protect us from infections, and B-cells produce antibodies. And [...]

National Transportation Safety Board Wants To Lower Allowable Blood Alcohol Content To .05

Russell Damm — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:52:32 +0000

Driving under the influence is stupid. It’s that simple. However, it happens all the time and alcohol related crashes are still killing and injuring people every day. The National Transportation Safety Board has released some recommendations on how the United States can get the number of people injured or killed down to zero. The NTSB [...]

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Says Landowner Is Justified In Wolf Killing

Russell Damm — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:38:11 +0000

A few weeks ago, a Gardiner Landowner had 13 of his sheep killed by wolves. After an investigation MT FWP issued the landowner two shoot-on-sight permits for wolves. After a few days the landowner had killed a wolf. Today the landowner has returned his second shoot-on-sight permit stating that he no longer needs it. [...]

Bozeman's Summer Ultimate Frisbee League Is Open to All Skill Levels

Cole — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:39:09 +0000

I have been playing in the Summer Ultimate Frisbee League here in Bozeman for over three years now. Each year I've met new friends, improved my Frisbee skills, and gotten a bit more in shape. Everyone of all skill levels is welcome to join this co-ed league and the games start on June 3rd.

High School Teacher Fired for Working as Bikini Model

Donald Deane — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:19:08 +0000

Having a teacher who’s also a bikini model might be every teen boy’s fantasy, but this got a high school English teacher in Florida fired recently. Olivia Sprauer was working as a teacher at Martin County High School when one of her bikini photos caught the attention of the school’s principal. She was asked to [...]

Get Poked For Caden – Local Boy Battling Cancer [Podcast]

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:35:26 +0000

I have fallen in love with Caden Shrauger! You probably know his dad, Jason Shrauger, a local firefighter…and his mom, Pam, who’s so positive while fighting for her son. Caden has been through so much in his battle against Neuroblastoma, but you would never know it by seeing him and talking to him. What a [...]

What's Up For Grabs In The Super Garage Sale? [Photos]

Russell Damm — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:03:33 +0000

The Super Garage Sale is quickly approaching and you have a little over a week to get your stuff registered! What are you waiting for? Get signed up and then you have to get rid of the clutter, junk, stuff, baby clothes, bikes... whatever you call it... it equals $$$$$$$$$ or a new TV or Bobcat Season Tickets, maybe a vacation!

Boy Finds Dead Body In Bozeman Creek – Victim Identified

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:25:05 +0000

Yesterday, May 7, 2013, at about 6:15 PM, the Deputy Coroner on call was dispatched to Church Avenue in Bozeman. A 13-year-old boy had found dead man in the Sourdough Creek. The deceased has been identified as 58-year-old Kevin Guptill of Bozeman. Next-of-kin was located and notified early this morning, and the medical examination conducted [...]

Mother's Day Ideas for Moms in Bozeman

Cole — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:59:51 +0000

This year, Mother’s Day is Sunday May 12, 2013. It lands on the second Sunday of May and has since Woodrow Wilson deemed it a national holiday in 1914. What are you planning for Mom? Need some ideas for Mother’s Day in Bozeman? Look no further! Make Mom Something! Whether your are 10 [...]

Wolf Killed By Rancher In The Same Field Where 18 Sheep Were Killed [Photos]

Russell Damm — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:13:29 +0000

A few weeks ago we told the story about the 18 sheep killed by wolves in Gardiner, MT. It turns out the wolves returned to the same field that the sheep were slaughtered in and the rancher was able to kill one of them.

The Montana Farm and Ranch Show Is This Weekend [Podcast]

Russell Damm — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:05:46 +0000

Where can you go to see the past, present, and future of Montana Farming? The Gallatin County Fairgrounds is the place to be this weekend. There will be a lot of events, everything from sheep herding, to a blindfolded trailer backing up contest. This is going to be another great year at the Farm [...]

World Trade Center Finally Gets Its Spire (Photos)

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:24:53 +0000

One World Trade Center, which will soon become the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, received one of its final pieces today: the spire that will sit atop the skyscraper. A crane raised the 408-foot, 700-ton spire from the ground on Thursday, in a process watched by dozens at the Lower Manhattan site where the [...]

What Items Are Up For Grabs During The 2013 Super Garage Sale?

Cole — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:30:44 +0000

Turning unused items into money is one of Bozeman's greatest traditions and we do it better than anyone around. Something new to the Gallatin Valley is the Super Garage Sale on May 18th. It's a city wide sale that all of the Gallatin Valley is invited to partake in. You simply sign up your sale and we advertise it to our thousands of fans! Take a preview of what items sellers are selling on May 18th right here.

Governor Steve Bullock Releases 2012 Tax Returns

Associated Press — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:48:39 +0000

Governor Steve Bullock and his wife Lisa made $176,000 last year and paid $32,000 in state and federal income taxes. The Democratic governor recently released his 2012 tax returns to the public like other governors before him. The couple had typical deductions like real estate taxes and mortgage interest. The Bullocks also reported giving [...]

How To Have A Successful Garage Sale [Tricks &Tips]

Russell Damm — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

With garage sale season picking up steam and the Super Garage sale just around the corner it’s time to get ready for your garage sale! Here are some easy tips to help sell your stuff quickly and without a headache! A few ideas from Best Garage Sale Tips.com: The 10% Rule- Price your items around [...]