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.

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.

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.

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.

The Wall That Heals opens this week at Father Sheehan Park

The Wall That Heals, a mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica and education center will open Wednesday at Father Sheehan Park after an Escort Route Tuesday afternoon honoring all of our veterans, but particularly local Vietnam Veterans, makes its way through town. The exhibit is free and will run through Sunday, open 24 hours a day and is a program of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. Let's take a look at the daily schedule:

The Stephens Block’s transformation from vacant hotel to thriving restaurants

Have you checked out the old Stephens Hotel on the corner of Park and Montana? Well, you may have and just not realized it. The Stephens Block, on the southeast corner of the intersection was once part of a bustling Uptown urban environment with the mines in full operation, shops that rivaled those of New York or Chicago and 24/7 entertainment and nightlife just down Park Street. Today? Different, yet familiar.

What are film crews doing in Butte – and is that who I think it is?

With all we've seen and survived, Butte is becoming accustomed to seeing itself on the big or small screen. But even so, when the production crews start rolling, it is still truly a sight to behold. And we caught something happening today on South Harrison Avenue at the old Royal Motel location on Elizabeth Warren. (It was the Royal, wasn't it?)

Diggs picked 4th in Frontier Preseason Football Coaches Poll

The Frontier Conference announces its 2024 Preseason Football Coaches Poll, which named the 2023 NAIA Semi-Finalist College of Idaho the favorite entering the 2024 season.

Smelterman’s Day Weekend coming up August 9th-11th in Anaconda

A weekend full of fun events for all is coming up in Anaconda this Friday through Sunday as Smeltermen's Day Weekend is taking place featuring everything from music and art to a brew fest and even a half-marathon and bus tours to the historic (and otherwise inaccessible) smoke stack. Here is all you need to know about this great weekend in the Smelter City.

The Butte Vigilante Rodeo and the Legacy of Don Harrington

The Butte Vigilante PRCA Rodeo returns August 23rd, 24th and 25th. While we today enjoy top-tier rodeo action, entertainment, receptions and more at the grounds on Albany Street today, it was a long road, and a Butte cowboy named Don Harrington led the way.

Here is the 2024 Butte-Silver Bow County Fair Schedule

The Butte-Silver Bow County Fair kicks off this Thursday at the Butte Civic Center with events, shows and activities for all ages. As we get closer to the start we will be taking a closer look at different things you will find this year at the fair and will be chatting with Fair Board Chair Josh O'Neill early in the week. Before we get to all of that, here's an overall look at the Fair's daily schedule: