Born in Iowa, Michael became a Montanan in his early teens when his family moved to the Gallatin Valley. Foth -rhymes with both - started his broadcast career while in high school, working part-time at an AM religious station in Belgrade. Over the years, his work path allowed him opportunities in Salt Lake City, Denver, and southern Minnesota. Michael returned to the airwaves in Billings in 2005 and has been with Townsquare Media, Billings since 2017. Interests: reading (mostly fiction), history, gardening, cooking, fishing, motorcycles, playing blackjack, and hanging out with his family. Favorite foods: smoked meats, steak, seafood, thin-crust pizza. Movies he's watched more than 10 times: Family Vacation, Happy Gilmore, Tommy Boy. Ideal vacation: Any place with a beach, pool, and palm trees. Favorite part of this job: Everyone has a unique story, and Michael loves finding those interesting stories and sharing them with our listeners and readers. Music: A rocker at heart, Michael enjoys all styles of music from classic country to pop. Personal stuff: "#Dad Life" is what it's all about for Michael. Married since 2010, he has three older step-kids and two younger girls who have him completely wrapped around their fingers. Three dogs and a cat round out their household.
Michael Foth
The Glamorous Job That No One in Montana Wants
This career choice is making some people quite wealthy. Montanans aren't interested.
This Montana Winter Driving Annoyance is the Worst
It's not so much the snow or ice or low visibility that drives us bonkers.
Holy Cow. That’s a Lot of Moo Juice, Montana. Milk Day is Jan 11
The number of licensed dairies in Montana fell from 144 to 48 since the year 2000. However, the remaining dairies in Big Sky Country continue to produce a mind-blowing amount of milk, most of which is consumed locally.
“I’m Moving to Billings. Is Crime Really That Bad?”
How would you answer this question? We ran the crime numbers for random, similar sized cities. Yes, Billings' crime rate is higher than most.
Arctic Blast With Snow, Subzero Temperatures for Montana This Week
Our first big winter blast will drop into south central Montana this week, with some models showing temps dropping to -21 by the weekend.
New Hotels Popping Up All Over Billings. Here’s the Latest
Wondering what they're building next to REI? Surprisingly, it's not another coffee shop, bank, casino, or car wash (although one of those are going up nearby).
Unique Montana Taco Bell Stands Out Above the Rest
Margaritas and boozy Baja Blasts at a Taco Bell in Montana? Yup.
Five Popular Travel Destinations Montanans Want for Sun and Fun
Forget about Mexico. Montanans are searching for these tropical destinations instead.
Human Trafficking in Montana: Six Signs to Watch For
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Montana Attorney General urges residents to recognize the signs.
Montana One of the Fastest States for More Daylight in January
Northern Montana and portions of six other states will gain 60 minutes or more daylight in January. The southern half of Montana will get around 55 minutes more daylight.