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
Do Montanans Really Want to Move to States People are Leaving?
What?? Three of the states that most of us love to hate are where we apparently want to move to the most.
Yellowstone National Park Releases New Flood Compilation Video
Much of the video is previously unseen footage. The incredible amount of water and the resulting damage is mindblowing.
Closures, Notices as Yellowstone River Crests in Billings Area
Water is now spilling over the riverbank in places around the County. The Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office provided an update on closures at 1 pm Tuesday.
UPDATE: Evacuations, Bridge and Road Closures in Southern Montana
Drone video shows a large portion of southern Red Lodge under water and roads and bridges are washed out in Stillwater, Carbon, and Park counties. A flood warning is in effect until Wednesday in the Billings area, with minor flooding expected.
Entire Contents of Beloved Montana Grocery Store Up for Auction
Reese and Ray's IGA closed in May. Questions remain on when Albertsons plans to take over the space, but everything inside the store is up for auction.
Laurel Drive-In Movie Theater Screen Erupted in Flames Monday
Reports indicate the jumbo-sized movie screen somehow caught on fire Monday afternoon.
Feds Offer $500M for Electric School Buses. Will MT Participate?
Montana school districts have until August 19th to apply for the EPA's program.
8 New License Plate Designs are Now Available for Montana Drivers
Montana ranks 5th in the nation for the amount of specialty license plates available. Will one of these new offerings look great on your car?
Would You Wear this Bizarre ‘Bear Protection Suit’ in Montana?
You're more likely to die from a bee sting than a bear attack, but this hasn't stopped one man from pitching a bear attack protection suit.
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted in Montana. Have You Seen These Guys?
One is considered armed and dangerous, do not attempt to apprehend.