The Northern Cheyenne people made history this week.

After meeting privately for several hours on Thursday, the Cheyenne Chiefs Council in an unprecedented action drafted a declaration calling for the use of traditional tribal law to remove many of the currently elected members of Tribal Council, along with several Staff, and ban them from ever serving again.

Since those members had barricaded themselves inside the Littlewolf Capitol Building, the center of Cheyenne tribal government, along with an illegal Security Force, those Chiefs demanded the offices to be opened back up to the public, and the private Security members removed.

The issue came to a head last week after a questionable meeting of the council, where members passed a resolution to urge removal of Cheyenne President Gene Small, in an action that was later disapproved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.  President Small was pressured because he wants to see a forensic audit of some $90 million in federal ARPA and Covid funds.

To explain exactly what happened, Robert McClean called into Voices of Montana on Friday September to talk with Tom Schultz and Taylor Brown on the statewide radio program.

Robert McLean, Jr. is not Cheyenne, but a highly respected local community leader trusted by tribal members.  McLean is a former Principal of Lame Deer Elementary School, former Superintendent at Wyola and St. Labre Schools, and more recently the Lay Advocate at Northern Cheyenne Tribal Court.

He discussed Montana Fair, Rodeo Billings and Billings Museum funding.

Gene Small began his first 4-year term as the new President of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe less than a year ago, in November 2024.

His support for an official Audit of the $90 million that the Cheyenne Tribe received in recent years through federal Covid and ARPA funds, has now stirred a call for his removal.

On Monday August 18, tempers flared at the regular TribalCouncil Meeting, resulting physical violence and some arrests.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN to KGHL’s exclusive interview with Northern Cheyenne President Gene Small, as he explains his commitment to transparency and accountability, and why he thinks this issue is so important to the Cheyenne people.

Bo Swayze, Host of The Roadshow on KGHL sits down with Brent Turner, President of Agri-Generational and Author of his Brand New Book "Peace of Land" now available on Amazon and Kindle

This week at the first Rodeo Billings event by the Northern International Livestock Exposition, the crowd will be entertained by two young men who both grew up here in KGHL Country!

Both PRCA Announce Garrison Allen and Professional Rodeo Clown Tate Rhoads spent their early years in Laurel, and graduated High School from Laurel and Custer respectively.

Enjoy their interview with Taylor Brown, and learn more about these two good friends and rising stars in the world of Professional Rodeo!

Bo Swayze interviews Kristyn Harris who headlines the 2025 Montana Cowboy Poetry gathering and Western Music Rendezvous.

RiverStone Health’s new “Wellness on Wheels” mobile unit is now travelling regularly to local schools and communities, to bring high-quality, compassionate primary healthcare to a location that is convenient for you.

 Listen to KGHL’s interview with James Miller, the Physician Assistant who is the lead provider for Wellness on Wheels.  Miller says they are usually one the road on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  In this interview he describes what patients have been experiencing, where they have been going, and the kinds of services they provide.

Services are available to everyone, regardless of your ability to pay.

 Services include:

•             Check-ups

•             Immunizations

•             School and sports physicals

•             Well-child checks and adolescent check-ups

•             Urgent care – sore throats, colds, fevers

•             Wound care

•             Care for chronic illnesses like diabetes & asthma

•             Limited lab tests

•             Dental education

•             Referrals for behavioral health services

•             Referrals to community resources

•             Assistance with health insurance options

To learn more, or view the Schedule ahead, go to the RiverStone Health website: 

https://riverstonehealth.org/clinic-services/wellness-on-wheels/Or call for an appointment: 406-247-3350

Nick Tyler and Bethany Hein review the 61st Annual Homesteader Days event will kick off the evening of July 11th, 2024 with the Outdoor Concert event featuring David Lee Murphy, El Wencho and Exit 53. Gates open at 4:30 pm.

El Wencho opens at 6:30 pm, followed by David Lee Murphy at 8:00 pm. The Exit 53 will come back on stage for our After Party and will entertain the crowd until 1:00 am.  Beer Garden open from 5;00 pm – 12:30 pm

Join us for a 61st anniversary celebration you won’t want to miss! The concert will be held in the beautiful, 7-acre Homesteader Park located at 760 Railroad Highway, Huntley, MT. Homesteader Park is 17 miles east of downtown Billings. There will be lots of room, plenty of shade trees, and a park full of nice folks and great music.

FRIDAY July 11 Schedule:

4:30pm: Gates open

5:00pm: Food, beer, and other drinks available on grounds

6:30pm: El Wencho

8:00pm: David Lee Murphy

10:00pm: Exit 53 (After-Party)

Beer garden open until 12:30am

No coolers please!

NO re-entry!

Saturday July 12

Homesteader Days Run kicks off at 8:15 am. Gates will open at 10:00 am and Craft/Vendor Show runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Homesteader Days Parade will start at 11:00 am, followed by other fun activities, such as carnival games, carnival rides for smaller children, and Fun on the Farm games.There will be great food and beverages available in the park. Lions Club will be serving their famous BBQ Beef and BBQ Chicken dinners. Local organizations will be serving hamburgers, tacos, nachos, pie/ice cream, and soft drinks. Live music will play in the Beer Garden from 8:00 pm to 12:00 pm and there will be a live auction at 9:00 pm. The Beer Garden will be open from 11:00 am to 12:30 am and fireworks will be shot off at dusk.

Saturday Scheduleof Events

8:15am:‎Homesteader Run

10:00am: Gates open to park

10:00am –4:00pm: Craft/Vendor Show

11:00am: ‎Homesteader Parade

11:30am – 2:00pm: Songdog Serenade by Coors Tent

12:00pm – 6:30pm: Kids Carnival Rides/Games

2:00pm – 4:00pm: Fun on the Farm Games

5:30pm: Greased Pig Race

8:00pm – 12:00am: Richard Thistle

9:00pm-11pm: Teen Dance

9:00pm: Beer Garden Live Auction

Dusk: Fireworks! (If permissible)

12:30am: Beer garden closes

Clara Caufield from "A Cheyenne Review" Visits with KGHL's Bo Swayze on The Roadshow about Custer's Last Stand and The Re-Enactment Schedule in Hardin, MT

Dallas Knight, Combat Veteran and Founder "Operation Juliet" sits down with KGHL's Bo Swayze, Host of The Roadshow to talk about her book, her life and (not so) Average Jane retreat.