Rick Roddam

If you’re a tourist planning to visit the great state of Montana this summer, you’ll find the locals to be friendly and inviting. You’ll also enjoy our beautiful scenery and our many historical sites. And hopefully a snake won’t bite you during your stay. In fact, there are ...

Most people tend to think their hometown is better than other parts of the state. Unless, of course, you grew up in Butte, in which case you move away on your 18th birthday and tell people you’re from Helena. But what is the best place to live in Montana? Acco...

This month, the town of Van Meter, Iowa, came up with a great new idea to raise money for the local police department. Instead of asking the voters to approve a new bond measure, they're raffling off the opportunity for one lucky citizen to taser a city official...

This weekend, I had the privilege of visiting Rocky Mountain National Park for the first time. It's the seventh National Park I've been to and it was awe inspriring. Sadly, there is something else about our National Parks that never ceases to amaze me; tourists who get dangerously close to wildlife...

Have you seen the new commercial for South Dakota tourism? It might be the best commercial on television right now. But don’t take my word for it. Feast your eyes on this epic awesomeness. I’ve never wanted to live in South Dakota. And I don’...

Last week, officials at Devils Tower National Monument announced they were seeking public comment regarding a proposal to change the name of the landmark to Bear Lodge. According to a poll conducted by Townsquare Media, an overwhelming majority of Wyoming residents oppose the name change...

Just in time for Independence Day, a new Wallet Hub study recently ranked Montana as the 12th most patriotic state in America. The study examined several factors related to patriotism, including the percentage of citizens from each state who have served in the Armed Forces, the number of veterans per capita, the percentage of voters in the last presidential election, and the highest volunteer rate

A new map published by the site Movoto, compares gun ownership in every state to nations across the world. Citing data that estimates a national average of 88.8 guns per 100 people, they concluded that there are more guns in the state of Montana than the entire country of Libya. While that...

Our elected officials have some unique ways to protect the public. For example, did you know that is illegal to raise rats as pets here in the city of Billings? Amazingly, there are many more laws, still on the books, that are even weirder...

Beer lovers, rejoice!  Summer is finally here. Here’s some more good news, knocking back a few cold ones this weekend might help save your life. According to a new study published by Medical Daily earlier this year, an antioxidant found in hops can help stave off dementia and lower your stress. What’s more, resear...