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1 month ago | 
kmmsam.com | Jesse James |Derek Wolf
With the weather turning warmer, Montanans will be heading out to explore this great state of ours. One of my favorite things to do in the nicer weather months is go road-tripping. Montana has tons of places to check out, from ghost towns to more metropolitan areas, Big Sky Country has a ton to do and see. For those who will be traveling across the Treasure State, you should know that there are a few things on the stranger side that are certainly worth checking out.
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1 month ago | 
kmmsam.com | Derek Wolf |Jesse James
BUTTE, MT - Here in Montana, we pride ourselves on small-town charm, waving at strangers, and letting someone cut in line at the grocery store if they only have a gallon of milk. It’s kind of our thing. So when we come across articles or social media threads naming the rudest towns in Big Sky Country, we can’t help but raise an eyebrow and ask: Really?
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2 months ago | 
kmmsam.com | Jesse James |Derek Wolf
Imagine having a few hundred thousand—or even a few million dollars—sitting in your house right now without even knowing it. Sounds far-fetched, right? Like one of those late-night infomercials promising you are the treasure and for just $19.99 a month… blah, blah, blah. But here’s the thing—this isn’t that. There are rare pennies out there that are worth serious money, and you might actually have one. The odds aren’t great—but they’re not zero either.
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2 months ago | 
kmmsam.com | Derek Wolf |Jesse James
As Bill O’Reilly once famously said, “WE’LL DO IT LIVE!” (And if you don’t get that reference, do yourself a favor and watch the classic meltdown—pure internet gold.)via GIPHYSpeaking of live video, I recently got curious about the coolest live webcams in Montana. From nesting ospreys to ski hill cams showing off real-time snow depth, there’s something oddly entertaining about tuning in to these streams.
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2 months ago | 
kmmsam.com | Jesse James |Derek Wolf
If I were to tell you that one Montana town was quickly becoming popular in the Hollywood Circle, that probably wouldn't be too hard to believe. READ MORE: The most beautiful lake in Montana is... Montana has long been the backdrop for Westerns and a place some in the movie industry call home. Over the last few years, Montana has only grown in popularity as more of the rich and famous have moved here, at least part-time.
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2 months ago | 
kmmsam.com | Jesse James |Nate Wilde |Derek Wolf
Of all the weird things you can find on Google Maps, Montana might be home to one of the most charming landmarks. When you search Google for 'cool stuff in Montana' - this isn't something that comes up - until now. There are many groups dedicated to finding weird stuff on Google Earth. Finding something new and strange from above, is the goal of groups such as "Google Earth, Structures and Anomalies" on Facebook - they have over 2.3 million members.
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2 months ago | 
kmmsam.com | Jesse James |Tammie Toren |Nick Northern
Saddle up, Montana! We're just one signature away from making rodeo our official state sport! has blazed through the Senate, passing 40-9, and the House on Wednesday, with only two votes saying nay. The only two nay-sayer votes came from Sen. Daniel Emrich of Great Falls and Sen. Susan Webber (D) of Browning, Montana. Right now, only 17 states in the U.S. have an official state sport, each chosen to reflect their heritage. And if any sport fits Montana's history, it's rodeo.
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2 months ago | 
kmmsam.com | Derek Wolf |Jesse James
Dining out in Montana can be costly. I'm reminded of that every time my wife and I travel outside of the state and get the bill. Granted, we live in Bozeman, which seems to run a little high, but all across the state, people pay more when they go out to eat. READ MORE: How much do you need to live comfortably in Montana? So where is the best deal when dining out for lunch? Even if you bring your lunch to work, sometimes you want to mix it u. Maybe go for a burger and fries, or a slice or two of pizza.
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Mar 7, 2025 | 
kmmsam.com | Derek Wolf |Jesse James
BUTTE, MT - Montana is known for its rugged landscapes, wide-open spaces, and a lifestyle that blends hard work with natural beauty. But when it comes to wealth, most people assume the richest communities are found in the ski resorts of Big Sky, the historic mansions of Helena, or the tech-booming neighborhoods of Bozeman. However, the wealthiest town in Montana is not what you’d expect—and chances are, you’ve never even heard of it.
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Feb 25, 2025 | 
kmmsam.com | Will Gordon |Jesse James
If you've been thinking this 2024-2025 winter has been brutal, you're not imagining things. We've been hit with 10 polar vortexes this season—when we typically only get two or three. Mother Nature really cranked the A/C up to the max this year.
