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
22 Springtime Dangers in Montana According to Search and Rescue Team
Comically, and mostly true, the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue team shared a list of potential springtime hazards as Montanan's head outdoors this season.
Wyoming is Going Nuclear. Will Montana be Next?
Announced in 2021, construction begins in June on the one-of-a-kind TerraPower miniature nuclear power plant in Wyoming. Could something similar save Colstrip, MT?
The Montana Experience? Three Dude Ranches Voted Best in America
Tourists are paying big bucks for the "cowboy" experience. Three of the best dude ranches in the US are in Montana and guests aren't blinking at the price.
Does This Isolated Montana County Hold the Secret to Long Life?
A quarter of its population drinks excessively and smokes, yet the average life expectancy in this rural Montana county is 85+.
The Hoppers are Coming: Montana Predicted Worst in US this Summer
Most of central and eastern Montana are predicted to be epicenters for grasshoppers this spring and summer.
If You See this Invasive Bug in Montana, Take Action
First it was the pine beetle. Now, another nasty bug is coming for a popular tree in Montana's urban areas. City park officials are concerned and you should be too.
The Truth About What Makes a Common Law Marriage in Montana
Don't be fooled by common misconceptions. Common law marriage in Montana doesn't have a specific duration requirement. Learn how intent and appearances are crucial for validation.
How 10 Montana Small Towns Got Their Interesting Names
Miners, railroaders, trappers, and homesteaders all played a part in creating Montana's most unique town names.
Montana Arsonist Faces 100 Years in Prison for 2021 Fires
The devastating fire near Flathead Lake in 2021 destroyed 14 homes and 17 structures, and forced mass evacuations in the region.
Lovely Montana Park on the Yellowstone Has a Dark Secret
Hundreds of German prisoners of war once called this Montana park home.