Born in Iowa, Michael became a Montanan in his early teens when his family moved to the Gallatin Valley. Foth -rhymes with both - started his broadcast career while in high school, working part-time at an AM religious station in Belgrade. Over the years, his work path allowed him opportunities in Salt Lake City, Denver, and southern Minnesota. Michael returned to the airwaves in Billings in 2005 and has been with Townsquare Media, Billings since 2017. Interests: reading (mostly fiction), history, gardening, cooking, fishing, motorcycles, playing blackjack, and hanging out with his family. Favorite foods: smoked meats, steak, seafood, thin-crust pizza. Movies he's watched more than 10 times: Family Vacation, Happy Gilmore, Tommy Boy. Ideal vacation: Any place with a beach, pool, and palm trees. Favorite part of this job: Everyone has a unique story, and Michael loves finding those interesting stories and sharing them with our listeners and readers. Music: A rocker at heart, Michael enjoys all styles of music from classic country to pop. Personal stuff: "#Dad Life" is what it's all about for Michael. Married since 2010, he has three older step-kids and two younger girls who have him completely wrapped around their fingers. Three dogs and a cat round out their household.
Michael Foth
Montana 3rd Most Expensive State in the US to Buy a Dozen Roses
Rent and eggs aren't the only things that are sky-high in Big Sky Country. According to data compiled by Financebuzz.com, Montana is one of the most expensive places to buy a dozen roses too.
[VIDEO] Did You See the Strange Object Floating Above Billings Wednesday?
The Billings airport temporarily grounded flights this afternoon and a USAF KC-10A repeatedly circled the skies above south central Montana today, while residents are wondering what in the heck we saw.
Oops. Tourist Mistakenly Lands in Billings Instead of Australia
Here's the tale of one foreign traveler who inadvertently landed in Billings recently - instead of Australia - on his way to Sidney... er, Sydney.
2022 Fires Could Raise Flood Danger this Spring in Montana
FEMA reminds Montana residents that wildfires leave a potential hazard well after the flames have been snuffed out.
EPA Urging Montanan’s to ‘Test Your Nest’ for Radioactive Gas
Radon is found in almost half of all homes in Montana. The odorless, colorless gas is the leading cause of lung cancer in the US for non-smokers. Here's where to get low-cost radon test kits.
You Had WHAT for Dinner?? Montanans Favorite Cheap Meals at Home
Bread noodles, beanie weenies, and rice and raisins are likely less well-known than other classic budget foods (like mac and cheese or Hamburger Helper), but with food prices so outrageous right now, feel free to give these ideas a shot next time your food budget is tight.
Meet the Raptor Responsible for Enormous Nests in Montana
It's easy to assume those oversized bird nests you'll find on top of power poles along the Yellowstone River are for bald eagles, but you would be mistaken.
Lumberjacks? You Bet. Great Rockies Sports Show Jan 20 – 22 in Billings
An annual indicator that spring is right around the corner is the Great Rockies Sports Show, returning to MetraPark this weekend (1/20 -1/22) with fresh surprises and fun for the entire family. A highlight for 2023 is the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack show.
Ice Jam Season Could Come Early to Montana. Like, Now.
It seems far too soon to be talking about flooding, but it's already happening in some areas of the state, according to the latest info from Montana DNRC.
New to Montana? Instead of 911, Try Calling the Newcomer Hotline
A recent transplant called 911 after people kept flipping them off because of their Texas license plates. Instead of wasting our emergency dispatchers' time, we're proposing a Montana Newcomer Hotline. Here's how it might work.
Should Montanan’s Stop Burning Sage? Some Experts Says Yes
It appears that the white sage plant (the most common smudge sage you'll find in shops and online) is being overharvested.
Why I Gave a Ride to a Billings Transient at 5:30 in the Morning
Talk about a weird start to the day.