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
Is “Fracking” Really That Bad? Not According To Carl Graham [AUDIO]
Having worked for Halliburton Energy Services in the past and working on the natural gas wells in eastern Colorado, I know how crucial fracking is, and how it gets such a bad rap.
Carl Graham with MPI talked this morning about fracking and a presentation that is going to be made in Glendive about the subject.
Why Do Montana State Employees Need Their Own Health Clinic?
I agree with the State GOP elected officials, when they say it seems a little suspicious that the Governor is trying to ram this through so fast before he is out of office this year.
He says it will save the state money, I'd like to see the numbers...
Gov. Brian Schweitzer And Wife Nancy Pay $22,000 In 2011 Taxes
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Gov. Brian Schweitzer and his wife Nancy paid nearly $22,000 in federal and state income taxes in 2011 on an adjusted gross income of nearly $158,000.
Tax records released by the governor's office showed the Schweitzer s paid just over $16,000 in federal income taxes, about $5,800 in state income taxes along with nearly $13,000 in property taxes...
Gallatin County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Jeff Wade Runs For Sheriff [AUDIO]
He has been with the Sheriff's office for 21 years, has seen a lot, and is running for Sheriff. He was asked a lot of great questions by the listeners and you can hear the complete interview with Jeff here.
Jeff Wade
Jeff Wade
Jeff Wade
Story Mansion Finally Goes Bye Bye [AUDIO]
This morning Chris Kukulski the Bozeman City Manager said that the Story Mansion will finally go to another party. The city has owned the Story since 2003 and has been the brunt of many a discussion since then. BUT...no more! Chris talks about it here...
For Third Year In A Row Gallatin County Is The Healthiest In The State
For the third year in a row, Gallatin County ranked as the healthiest spot in the state. Ranking last, also for the third year, was Roosevelt County, which lies almost entirely on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation.
Carl Graham With MPI Lays Out Your Summer Reading List [AUDIO]
Monday morning Carl Graham with the Montana Policy Institute was on with me, we finished up a topic we started 2 weeks ago on the "10 Principles to Guide Public Policy" then he put together a list of great reading material for you to line up this summer while your sitting on the bank fishing...
Who Said It’s Affordable To Live Here
All the people that are moving here must have really paid some incredibly high prices where they came from. After a couple days of getting supplies...every time I swiped the debit card the grumpier I got!!!
Fill my truck up with gas........
Mark Allen’s Top 10 Favorite April Fools Pranks For Sunday
Sunday is April Fools Day...insert joke here....but I put together my favorite top 10 pranks. Feel free to use them, just not on me!!!
10- Stretch a balloon over someones tailpipe, when they start the car it will blow up and pop.
9- Put food coloring in the hand soap dispenser...
Meet Montana Governor Candidate Ken Miller In Bozeman Tonight [AUDIO]
Media advisory: Ken Miller event in Bozeman tonight at Billion Auto Group
TIME: 5:30-7:00pmMT
LOCATION: JC Billion Nissan, At Cottonwood and Huffine
Ken Miller, Republican Candidate for Governor 2012 and grassroots conservative, will meet with Bozeman residents and supports at a public meet-and-greet held this evening, March 28th, from 5;30-7:00pm at JC Billion Nissan in Bozeman.