I grew up in the midwest (SD) and now live on the fringe of Missoula. I am married and we have one daughter, two dogs, and a cat. I am a big Griz and Lady Griz fan. I enjoy fishing, camping, reading and traveling.
Alan K
Big Sky Beer Battle Ends Amicably
This certainly didn’t take long to get settled. The legal battle between Big Sky Brewing of Missoula and Anheuser-Busch has ended.
Muppet Makeover in the Works
In a move to get 3-5 years olds in better shape and eat better the producers of the Muppets are working with heart doctors to change what some characters are doing. For example Bert and Ernie will take up jumping rope and The Cookie Monster is going to cool it...
Keeping Kids Safe in the Car
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to upgrade the standards for child safety seats.
They’re proposing that child car seats would have to protect children from death and injury in side impact crashes. The new standards could prevent the deaths of about five children and injuries to 64 others each year...
What’s the First Sign of Spring?
It might be a little early but some of the signs of spring are turning up around Western Montana.
New Flavors for Jelly Belly Fans
Everyone has their favorites when it come to Jelly Belly jelly beans. Buttered Popcorn and jalapeno are two of mine.
Hillbillies Winter Bar
It's winter and the 10,000 lakes of Minnesota are frozen a couple of feet thick. It's high season for ice fishing but you can't just sit out there all day, you've got to socialize. That's where Hillbillies Ice Hole Bar on a lake just outside Pelican Rapids, MN can fill the bill.
How Much Is Omaha Worth?
Peyton Manning's foundation for at-risk youth will receive a $24,800 donation for all the times he shouted "Omaha!" during the AFC championship game Sunday.
Nutty Theft Case Solved
Authorities in central California have busted two men on suspicion of stealing more than $400,000 worth of walnuts.
How to Test Your House for Radon
Here it is Sunday and you’re sitting around the house with nothing to do. Lucky you! However there’s something you can do to protect your health and it won’t take much time. Test your house for Radon. Last week on the Craig & Al Morning show we had an interview with Todd Seib from the Health Department. He...
Will Seattle Shake Again This Weekend?
Just four teams left in the NFL and two big games this weekend. It will be interesting to see what happens crowd-wise in both games. A sports writer in Denver appealed to fans before their last game to get loud again like they used to be...
Montanans Know How to Party Outdoors
You’ve got to hand it to Montanans, we know how to and like to party outdoors, anytime anywhere. A fine example is the SnoBar Big Sky Resort has built. It’s about 50’ wide and 100’ long and made out of snow. They string Christmas lights over the top...
Shocking Bet Over Bears/Packers Game
A suburban Chicago man is being fined 250 bucks after a bizarre bet over a Packers-Bears game.