Tommy O

Music and Radio are two of my biggest passions and I am lucky to be able to combine both in my profession. I have been a professional on air personality for close to a quarter of a century and owe this to being introduced to music at a young age. As a boy I would search the late nite AM airwaves for signals from distant cities and can't believe that I am now one of the radio voices I heard. My hobbies are playing the guitar, poker, sports and gardening.

Final Cruise Nite of the Summer Wednesday at Butte’s Ace Hardware

It's hard to believe that we're at the end of summer but here we are, gearing up for our final KMBR Cruise Nite of 2024. This year we are going to send the season off with a bang as we head to Butte's locally owned and operated Ace Hardware for our final event of the summer.

Orediggers Sweeps First Erck Hotels / Frontier Conference Weekly Football Honors

The Frontier Conference announces the Frontier Conference / Erck weekly awards, featuring three Montana Tech winners following their upset win over No. 3 Georgetown.

Butte’s Belmont Center lists September Events and Activities

September is no time to slow down at Butte's Belmont Senior Center. Let's take a look at some of their monthly offerings as well as some things they have planned especially for early fall. An early reminder that the Bemont will be closed on Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day.

Are these the toughest jobs in Butte, America?

First of all, Happy Labor Day and a salute to the hardworking people of Butte and Southwest Montana. Butte has always been about the working man. Butte is very blue collar and while billions of dollars' worth of ore has been taken from the ground and made many individuals and corporations very wealthy. But it was done through the sweat of the working men and women. And we salute them today.

Huge Breakthrough for Chronic Wasting Disease Testing in Live Deer

Dream Genomics, Inc. has successfully discovered the first ever bioprofile in the blood of live deer which detects Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). This unique signature of more than 300 genes demonstrates that an early diagnostic for CWD is achievable.

Montana Tech to Kick Off 2024 Season with Copper Game Showdown

The No. 21 Montana Tech Orediggers will host the No. 3 Georgetown College Tigers in a highly anticipated matchup on Thursday, August 29th at 6:00 pm on Bob Green Field. This thrilling contest, known as the Rocky Mountain Credit Union Copper Game, marks the start of the 2024 college football season in Montana.

Beach Boys Tribute Band sets April date at Butte’s Mother Lode Theater

Grab your surfboard, round up the family and pack up the Woody as the California sounds of one of America's most beloved and iconic bands comes to Butte's Mother Lode Theater on April 5th. "Sail On", a tribute to The Beach Boys, will be appearing and bringing all phases and sounds of "America's Band" to Butte, Montana as part of the Mother Lode's Community Concert Series.

Decision to kill wandering bear mom in Butte sets off social media firestorm

Yesterday we told you about the dilemma that Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials and the Butte Police were having with the young trio of bears that were seen rummaging through garbage cans on Butte's Westside yesterday. Today we can report that the problem has been solved. And the way it was solved has many in Southwest Montana up in arms.

Labor Day Weekend Outdoor Opportunities in Southwest Montana

Although the long Labor Day holiday weekend signals the unofficial beginning of fall, in Southwest Montana there are still plenty of opportunities for us to enjoy the great outdoors even with the changing of the seasons. We had a chance to sit down with local forester and recreation enthusiast Jocelyn Dodge to chat about what the end of summer means for campers, fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts.

Bear Sighting in Uptown Butte – Here’s what to do if you see them

Here in Montana, we are very familiar with wildlife sightings within city limits, particularly if you live near the outskirts of town. Deer are commonplace. It's not even uncommon for the occasional moose to wander into town, although it will certainly raise a few eyebrows and be discussed on social media. But on a rare occasion, a predator will arrive and that's when people really start talking. That is what is happening in Uptown Butte this morning.