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Six Random Phrases and Where They Came From

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:27:04 +0000

I know I’m a huge nerd, but I find these types of things interesting! Buzzfeed posted a list of sayings people use on a daily basis, even though most of us have no idea where they came from. And some of the original meanings might surprise you. Here are the top six. 1. Beating Around [...]

Would You Rather Sit Next to a Crying Baby When You Fly, or Someone Who Smells?

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:12:35 +0000

I’ll pick the baby every time. If you HAD to the next time you fly, would you rather sit next to a crying baby, or someone who smells? According to a new survey by Harris Interactive, 63% of people would rather go with . . . the baby. Here are some of the other results: [...]

Bozeman Water May Be Contaminated – Important Information

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:52:10 +0000

This information was posted at the City Of Bozeman’s website. Water system water may be contaminated due to high turbidities. It says, for most people, the water is ok to drink, and authorities say you don’t need to boil your water. You can keep updated by clicking the link below. City Of Bozeman Water Information

Safe & Well – Find Out If Loved Ones Are OK

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:06:55 +0000

I used to live in Oklahoma City, and I still have friends there. If you have loved ones in Oklahoma, or anywhere else hit by tornadoes, you can click on the Safe & Well link, and check on them. Continue to send your prayers to those affected by this terrible storm. [button href="http://xlcountry.com/how-you-can-help-victims-of-the-tornado-in-oklahoma/" title="Click Here [...]

Law Enforcement Starts Increased Patrols Today

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:51:28 +0000

Law enforcement is ramping up patrols to encourage Montanans to buckle up. Department of Transportation reports seat belt usage down and fatalities up on Montana roads. As Memorial Day and the busy summer travel season approach, extra patrols are part of the national “Click It, Don’t Risk It” seat belt enforcement effort, from May 20 [...]

West Babcock Street Gas Project To Start May 20

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:11:14 +0000

The project will begin Monday, May 20th on West Babcock between Willson and Grand Avenues. NorthWestern Energy will be upgrading the natural gas distribution system in parts of downtown Bozeman. This work is part of an extensive $360 million program aimed at boosting the reliability and safety of NorthWestern Energy’s electric and natural gas service [...]

Amber Alert Issued In Montana – CANCELLED

Colleen O'Quinn — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:33:24 +0000

From the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Lillianah BigCrane (2), was last seen in Polson Montana last night around 7pm.

Age now: 2

Sex: Female

Skin: American Indian

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Height: 2'0

Weight: 36

Description: Cigarette burn scar on her forehead, hair is long, past her shoulders with bangs in the front. Last seen wearing a Hello Kitty shirt, Dora sweater, black and pink Jordan shoes

Sad Day In Belgrade – City Manager Passes Away

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:08:10 +0000

It’s a Sad Day in Belgrade. This, from Mayor Russ Nelson: Thursday evening May 16, 2013 Belgrade City Manager Joe Menicucci passed away in Billings after being hospitalized for several months. After serving the City of Polson. Mr. Menicucci relocated to Belgrade in 1990 as City Manger of Belgrade, a position he held for almost [...]

Gallatin Gateway Fire Department Breakfast & FUN

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:19:47 +0000

I call first ride on the fire truck! I also call that the firefighter gets to ‘save’ me! It’s all part of the Gallatin Gateway Fire Department’s pancake breakfast tomorrow morning. You get breakfast (free), rides on the firetruck with the lights and siren blaring. You get to go into a ‘smoke’ house and [...]

Belgrade Police Warn of Phone Scam

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:05:15 +0000

The Belgrade Police Department has gotten information about a phone scam. The caller claims to be a representative of the Belgrade Police Department, and are contacting citizens via telephone and attempting to solicit donations for the police department. The Belgrade Police Department IS NOT soliciting donations for the department and when raising money for charitable [...]

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 [...]

The Top Seven Fights We Have on Road Trips

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:46:49 +0000

I love to travel with my family. I always try to bring plenty of snacks and activities to keep the kids busy, and they are pretty good little travelers. That being said, at some point there’s usually an argument…but it’s not always the kids who are arguing! According to a new survey, 77% of people [...]

Nightmares About Your Relationship Lead To Real Fights The Next Day

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:58:08 +0000

I’ve done this. I’ll wake up and be mad at my husband, Mike. Even though all he did, was something wrong in my dream! Has this ever happened to you? You have a NIGHTMARE about your husband or wife . . . they’re cheating on you, they lost the dog, whatever. Then you wake up [...]

Two Women Arm Wrestling – Must See Video

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:04:37 +0000

Russell isn't the only one who can post weird/funny videos.

I found one that you have to see/hear to believe! It's two women in the middle of an arm wrestling match in Lithuania

2 Active Wildfires In Montana – Fire Season Off To An Early Start

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:18:13 +0000

It’s scary how dry it is already, and it looks like fire season has begun. The Pioneer Fire started, Monday, May 13 around 3:30 p.m. about five miles west of Wise River MT on Highway 43. Right now, the fire is 40-45 acres in size, 75% contained, and the cause is unknown. Multiple structures are [...]

I Will Always Love You – Or Not [Video]

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:06:53 +0000

There’s a video making the rounds online of a woman who was kicked off an airplane for singing Whitney Houston. It was on an American Airlines flight from L.A. to New York. At some point a female passenger started belting out Whitney Houston songs. When she refused to stop, the pilot ended up DIVERTING [...]

Firewood Cutting Allowed By Permit

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:54:51 +0000

Firewood cutting for personal use is allowed by permit (free) on the Mount Haggin Wildlife Management Area through August 31st, and the access road is now open. According to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, anyone who wants to gather firewood on Mount Haggin must first pickup a permit at the FWP area office in Butte [...]

Manhattan Rollover Victim Identified

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:36:26 +0000

Gallatin County Officials say the man who died in a rollover early Saturday morning has been identified as Arrow Seifert. The 26 year old Manhattan man was not wearing a seatbelt when the crash happened around mile mark 8 between Logan and Manhattan. Officials say speed was a factor. The accident happened around 12:30 am, [...]

Wildfire Update & Fire Conditions

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:18:44 +0000

Here’s more on the fire we first told you about this morning on the XL Country Morning Show. The Fort Ellis Fire Department responded to a wildland fire along the railroad tracks two miles East of Bozeman this morning, according to Gallatin County Officials. About five acres were burned, but no structures were threatened during [...]

Here Are 10 Things Americans Agree On

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:03:11 +0000

We disagree about a lot of things in this country, but there ARE a few things we all agree on . . . regardless of race, religion, and political party. According to surveys by Pew, Gallup, and General Social Survey, here are 10 things that at least 90% of Americans supposedly agree on. 1. There [...]