Mark Wilson

I was born and raised in Great Falls and grew up listening to my dad on KMON AM where he was the morning guy. Dad also had a band that would practice at our house for the jobs they played almost every weekend. So, my exposure to country music was huge. At the State Fair in Great Falls in 1971, dad emceed all of the concerts, and I got to sit in the front row for Anne Murray, Glen Campbell, and the Carpenters. I started on KMON Great Falls shortly after high school then made my way to KYSS-FM in Missoula while I was in college. I worked for KGVO, Missoula, then on to KYSN-FM, East Wenatchee, Washington. I came to Billings in March of 1988 after Citadel Communications bought the 102.9 FM & AM970 signals and Cat Country was launched. I play golf and racquetball, neither very well.

Try a Little Kindness
Many years ago I ran across a small book titled "Life's Little Instruction Booklet." It was filled with acts of kindness that people should try to do as they go through their life.

What’s the Best Freebie You’ve Ever Received?
You can come across a lot of free promotional items as you go through life.
Hats, pens, key chains, mini shampoos.conditioners at hotels. The list goes on and on.
I stayed at a motel in Bozeman last weekend who chose to give out pink window scrapers...
Sports Authority Closing
I always thought it was just a matter for time before Sports Authority would close its doors. And now, it was announced that they will do just that.
Just look at who they have had to compete with. First and foremost is that Goliath of a building that Scheels put up 2 years ago complete with their ver…
Some of the Bad Things About My Job
First of all, I'm not really complaining. I have a life that most people would love to have. And a job that is awesome. But, there are times when the old daily grind gets you down.
Even though the weather is absolutely gorgeous, I'm thinking ahead to political advertising season...
Luke Bryan and Other Bozeman Concerts: Why Not Billings?
Brick Breeden Fieldhouse is only about two hours way and is hosting two nights of Luke Bryan this Friday and Saturday. I've made the trip several times and have seen everybody from Restless Heart to Fleetwood Mac to a Cat/Griz basketball game...
Parrot Heads Raising Money to Help Homeless Youth in Billings
On Saturday, April 23rd, at the Red Door, the Parrot Heads of Billings will be holding a fundraiser to benefit the Tumbleweed Foundations of Billings.
Teams need to be three to five people, with one being the designated driver. Get to the Red Door between 11 and noon to check in and get your treasure…
A Billings Commentary on People Who Can’t Park and Road Rage
I'm a little older and a little wiser now. So I tend to not drive as fast or as recklessly as I once did. And that''s why the folks that still do amuse me.
On Facebook, there's a group called "Billings Reckless Drivers." People go on here and complain about the t…
The Bellamy Brothers to Perform in Billings
The Bellamy Brothers are doing a concert Tuesday night at the the Shrine Auditorium in Billings. I hope you go see them. It's a fundraiser for the Police Protective Association. So, you concert ticket dollars are going toward a worthy cause and you get a TON of hits...

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