Mark grew up in Northern Illinois, in a small farm town about 90 miles West of Chicago...Go Bears!! He was raised in a family of police officers. His dad, step dad and uncle were all Cheifs of police. After Highschool, Mark took that same route. He worked for the local police force and was also an E.M.T. on the local volunteer fire department. In 1985 he picked up and moved to denver where he met his wife Barbara. He also started working in broadcasting while in Denver. in 1989 mark and Barbara moved to Billings where Mark took a morning show job at 790 KGHL. In 1991, he was hired to work at 1090 KBOZ radio here in Bozeman. Mark currently does the morning show from 6-10am on Bozeman’s News Talk Leader 1450 KMMS-AM and Mid days on Xl Country 100.7 KXLB-FM. Mark’s wife Barbara is in charge of the Tele-Health clinic at the VA Office at 300 North Wilson. Mark’s daughter Shelby is 13, plays volleyball and goes to school in Belgrade.
Mark Allen
How Close Is Bozeman To An Aquatic/Rec Center [AUDIO]
It looks possible, but is it Bozeman's responsibility to build it. I really don't think so. Why should the tax payers of Bozeman foot the bill for something the private sector can do better. The complete study was submitted to the city commissioners last Monday night...
63rd Session Sworn In At Capital In Helena
As I made my way through the halls of the Capital Building today I noticed there was a lot of positive vibes floating around. Lots of smiles, and chatter.
I watched the swearing in of elected officials on the front steps. Governor Steve Bullock and Lt Governor John Walsh as well as Secretary of State Linda McCulloch, Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau and State Auditor Monica Linde
Newly Elected Senator Scott Sales Joins Me Thursday Morning
Senator Sales will join me every Thursday morning from 8:15-9, through the entire 2013 legislative session to keep us informed about what is going on in Helena.
Scott talked about his plans for this session and his plans for the weekly visit...
FWP Illegally Has Vote To Shut Down Wolf Trapping North Of Yellowstone
Kerry White spokesman for Citizens for Balanced Use signed on as part of a lawsuit to stop the FWP from shutting down 2 districts for wolf hunting. District Judge Nels Swandal issued a temporary restraining order to keep FWP from doing so.
Kerry White who is also a newly elected State Representative for HD 70 joined me on air to talk about both issues...
Is A New Convention Center Getting Closer
Well, at least the study is about complete. Monday December 31st was the deadline to have all the study information in and ready for presentation. Monday, Daryl Schleim the Bozeman Chamber CEO talked about what will happen now with all that information...
Marks Favorite Appetizer For Your New Years Eve Party
I was trying to think of something new to make, as an appetizer, to take for a New Years Eve party with friends. And what I came up with was a tried and true favorite. You can use it if you are stumped like I was.
Ingredients:
Buddig Dried Beef
Cream Cheese
Pickle Spears
What you do is lay out the dried beef slices, spread with a thin layer of cream cheese...
New Montana Laws Take Effect Tuesday January First
I understand that the elected state legislators job is to pass GOOD legislation, but when the people of Montana speak, it means much more I think. But starting tomorrow, for the new year two voter passed laws will take effect.
New laws taking effect with the new year will require Montanans seeking state services to prove they are U...
Where To Dump Your Christmas Tree
Does this look like your yard, if so, here is where to take your tree to get recycled.
Allied Waste Services has seven sites for folks to dump their trees. The trees will be ground into mulch or compost. Allied representatives are calling for residents to remove any non-organic material like wire, string or metal...
The Federal Government Is Getting A Raise, Are You?
On December 27th it seems that President Obama signed ANOTHER, executive order, 139 executive orders so far. In a comparable amount of time in their presidencies, President George W. Bush signed 160 executive orders, while President Bill Clinton signed 364...
The Rialto Getting Closer To Being Open For Business [AUDIO]
With its historic integrity restored, Gallatin Valley residents will once again have their very own local theater to enjoy arts and musical entertainment as well as educational speaker series in conjunction with local educational institutions and community organizations...