“It’s so great having you guys back in Montana…” Fallon and I have heard variations of the sentence above numerous times since our move from Tucson to Helena. Humbled and appreciative, it truly is great being back in Big Sky Country. It’s the second part of the sentence that I felt compelled to address. “…it’s just too bad we can’t watch you on TV in [insert north central Montana town here] anymore.” Many people are excited to have me back on the airwaves, just as I am excited to be back broadcasting sports in the Treasure State. However, it has come to my attention that many viewers are confused as to where I work and where my sportscasts can be seen. A little background: Cordillera, the parent company of the Montana Television Network (MTN), recently bought KTVH-NBC in Helena. That means the same company that owned KRTV in Great Falls, the place I worked for five years before deserting to the desert, also owns this NBC station in Helena. I have worked for Cordillera my entire life, beginning at KTVQ in Billings, the long stay at KRTV in Great Falls and eventually our two-year adventure at KVOA in Tucson, AZ. When this company purchased KTVH in Helena and it was brought to my attention a position was available, it was a near no-brainer. I am clearly biased, but the presentation of the MTN stations across Montana is everything from eye appealing to trusting. The sets look incredible, the product on the air is smooth and the talent do a great job. If you are a loyal viewer to any of the MTN CBS stations, you have likely noticed the transition to high definition television in the past couple of years. That’s the vision of MTN –- bringing you the best-looking product with the most up-to-date news/weather/sports that you care about. Which brings me to the real point of this post. Where can you watch my sportscasts? I’ve conversed with many people here in Helena that are excited with the work we are doing at KTVH. Many have said they watched me during my tenure at KRTV in Great Falls. However, the folks from the Electric City, the Hi-Line and the more northern part of the state have told me they are bummed they can’t get me on TV anymore. That’s not the case. The KTVH signal, particularly on cable or satellite TV, can be seen almost anywhere in north central Montana. If you watched me two years ago from Malta, you can watch me again now from Malta. If you have access to your local NBC (KBGF) in Havre, then you can catch my daily sportscasts – which I highly suggest you do this evening to catch a story on two of your very own Blue Ponies. From Browning to Glasgow, Lewistown to Great Falls, Cascade to Boulder and Townsend, the opportunity to tune in each night is there, so long as your provider has us in your channel line-up. I didn’t move back to Montana because it was comfortable. Fallon and I decided to come back to be closer to the family and friends we care about. I came back to deliver the best sportscast to my ability. It’s my goal to share as many of the incredible stories we have to offer in the Treasure State. My hope is that each night you tune in for a sportscast you feel satisfied with something before you turn off the channel and head to bed. I grew up here. I played sports here. I watched the local news eagerly, hoping to catch a simple score, let alone highlights, from our game earlier in the evening. Montana sports fans are a special breed and are passionate for local athletics. I understand that and will continue to provide it. You may have noticed I’m not alone in this new occupational venture. Long-time friend and colleague Slim Kimmel has joined me here at KTVH and MTN Sports. If you’ve followed any prep sports in the past six years, you’ve come across a story done by Slim. He’s the best in the state at what he does and we’re excited to have him on our side. Two Montana boys, who consider themselves Montana sports fans, working to bring you the kind of stories you go searching for. For now, catch our work on any of the links below, beginning with your local NBC station (KTVH in Helena, KBGF up north) beginning at 5pm, 6pm and 10pm. You will also see our video and stories pop up on other MTN websites, which I have also included below. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter as we will continue to provide links to stories, scores and some behind-the-scenes fun. Those of you that know us likely know we have a few things up our sleeve for the future as well that we know you will enjoy and appreciate. For that, I say, stay tuned. As always, thank you for watching/reading and allowing us to do this job. Also, Fallon and I appreciate the kind words and are excited to be back home in Big Sky Country. -Richie KTVH Channel (NBC) -Helena -channel 12 over the air -channel 12 or 512 on Charter -channel 12 on Directv and Dish -Great Falls -channel 50 over the air -channel 6 or 506 on Charter -channel 50 on Directv and Dish MTN WEBSITES (click to be directed to website) www.ktvh.com www.kxlh.com www.krtv.com www.ktvq.com www.kbzk.com www.kxlf.com www.kpax.com www.kaj18.com SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS (click to be directed to page) @richiemelby @slimkimmel @MTN_Sports Richie Melby TV MTN Sports TV
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AuthorRichie is a small-town boy chasing big-city dreams. When he's not involved with sports, he's spending time with his wife, Fallon; their yorkie, Tinker; and their Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rosie. Archives
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