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
Historic Montana Lookout Tower Wrapped in Foil as Fire Approaches
Firefighters spent the morning wrapping the old McCart fire lookout station in the Bitterroot National Forest with what looks like tin foil (it's not). The Johnson Ridge fire appears to be approaching the structure from the south.
27 Montanans Reported Missing in July. Have You Seen Them?
Montana has averaged more than one reported missing person per day so far in July 2024. Ages range from teens to seniors and the reports come from all corners of the state.
What Chemical Compounds are Found in Montana Wildfire Smoke?
Montana is experiencing our annual summer blanket of thick smoke from wildfires. If you've ever wondered what exactly you're breathing, here's what we learned... it's nasty.
WOW: Historic Helena Montana Mansion is For Sale
Listed for $1,225,000, this 1880s home has close ties to Charlie Russell. It was built by one of Montana's first cattle barons and would surely cost a fortune to re-create with today's dollars.
New Housing Development Underway Near ZooMontana
What are they building near ZooMontana? We nosed around a little bit, and here's what we know.
Longhorn Injures Two at a Small Town Montana Parade
The bovine became spooked during a parade in Fort Benton last weekend, breaking free from it's handlers and injuring at least two people. One victim was flown to Great Falls for medical treatment.
Big Chain With 7 Locations in Montana is Closing 35 Stores
Hot on the heels of Red Lobster's nationwide downsizing, another popular restaurant chain has announced they're closing at least 35 US locations too. Will the Montana stores survive the axe?
Old Abandoned Montana School Hides Creepy Warnings
"Beware of The Dots" reads the cryptic graffiti in this abandoned old schoolhouse in eastern Montana.
Virginia City Montana is Ready for Opening Weekend May 24
Alder Gulch represents one of the finest preserved examples of placer mining in the Rocky Mountains. Virginia City marks opening weekend with a parade, a duck race, and more.
MDT “Committed To Improvement” After Storm Strands 100s On Bozeman Hill
100s of motorists were stranded for up to 12 hours this week on Bozeman Hill after a vicious spring snow storm. Montanans have plenty of opinions on how this could have been prevented or handled better.