No. 353: Mike Heard

The ButteCast with Bill Foley · Jun 9, 2026 · 1h 26m

Mike Heard is like family to so many in Southwestern Montana. That even goes for the people who never met him.

For the better part of four decades, Mike has come into our living rooms to broadcast the weather on the KXLF and KBZK newscasts. He is good at what he does, and he is so very likable on camera.

Last week, however, Mike made his last appearance on KXLF and KBZK. In a statewide downsizing, Mike saw his position eliminated, and he was callously let go after 38 years with the Montana News Network.

The man who gave so much loyalty to the company was shown none in return. He wasn’t even…