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
What Is Ricin?
After I heard on the news that a letter laced with Ricin was sent to Washington DC addressed to US Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi, I thought what the heck is Ricin, I'd never heard of it.
Ricin is found in the waste produced from making castor oil...
Former Montana Representative Tom Burnett Talks Headstart and Pre School Costs [AUDIO]
Did you know that the Government pays $9,000 a year per enrollee into head start?
And the ratio of Staff to Students is 2-1..wow.
What is K20, you need to know. Listen when you have time.
Jeff Moore With Gallatin College Talks About All The Possibilities Here in Bozeman [AUDIO]
Monday morning Jeff Moore with Gallatin College joined us during the SWMBIA segment to talk about the possibilities for residents to take advantage of the classes you can take in the building industry.
Other areas of study are: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Aviation, Bookkeeping, Design, Drafting, Technology, Interior Design, Medical Assistant, Residential Building Performance, Welding
Carl Graham Talks About Tax Day Stats [AUDIO]
When is Tax Freedom Day, who pays what when it comes to taxes, are you in the upper 50% or the lower 50%?
What is the State tax burden per Montana resident?
Carl Graham visited us in the studio to answer these questions and more.
Senator Sales Weekly Visit 3-11-13 [AUDIO]
Boy we covered a lot of stuff today and the calls were great, so thanks for being a part of the show. We talked about Bullocks agenda, the Dems and their tantrum on the Senate floor, drones and more. Here is our conversation from Thursday.
Our Million Dollar Bracket Challenge Winner Announced. No Not The Million.
But...our winner Goldmun Nyhart got himself a nice prize package from the Jackpot Casino. He got $200 in food/drink credit and $100 in machine play.
Congratulations Goldmun...!
Saturday Mail Delivery Is Going To Stay Put
Senator Tester has been standing strong against the US Post Office since they announced they were considering cutting Saturday mail delivery.
Today the USPS decided to not pursue cutting Saturdays. Senator Tester Said:
Rural America depends on reliable and efficient mail delivery, which is why Congress has required 6-day mail...
“Ride For Lance” Movie Premiere Thursday Night In Bozeman [AUDIO]
Thursday night starting at 6, downtown at the American Legion you can see the only Montana showing of "Ride for Lance" the ride to honor a fallen Navy Seal.
Chief Petty Officer Lance Vaccaro, a United States Navy SEAL, gave his life for his country in 2008...
Friends Of MSU Library Fundraiser Guest Joins Me Thursday Morning
Wendy Blake spokesperson for the Distinctive Dialogue fundraiser joined me last Thursday morning to talk about this great event.
Here was the interview
This annual “Friend-raiser” is an event hosted by the Friends of MSU Library and offers community members an opportunity to learn about and discuss various subjects with local experts in a table host/table guest format...
Mike McCormick Brings Us Our Weekly Money Talk [AUDIO]
529 Plans. Why are the markets growing right now? China and Cyprus.