When we asked what makes your cat epic and awesome, the world was listening - by world we really mean Montana.

Ken Best is a Paradise, Montana resident who discovered the Marcello the Cat story we featured recently. Marcello was seen earlier this month enjoying snow in Priest Lake.

Best says his indoor cat, Tommy Tucker, is the smartest cat in Montana.

"Tommy is quite vocal and insists on being brushed every morning around 8 a.m. while sitting on our bed," Best wrote. He continued: "He is truly a people cat and a great companion for a 78-year-old man and his 72-year-old wife!"

Neighbors in Hayden and Rathdrum may spot fire fighters traveling through their streets next week. Don’t worry - there isn’t a fire. Northern Lakes Fire District is collecting food and toys for the holiday season.

On Monday, December 12th they’ll be covering both towns from 6-8 p.m. In Hayden they’re traveling through the following neighborhoods: Stoddard & Woodland Meadows, Broadmoore Estates, and Strawberry Fields

In Rathdrum, they’re visiting: Quail Ridge, Skyline Meadows, Prairie & Meadowland Estates, and Boekel Ranch.

Hundreds of stolen property items have been recovered recently and Coeur d’Alene Police has finally sorted some of the items out - on Facebook.

They have uploaded photographs of what they have recovered in a photo album for neighbors to go through and see if any of it is theirs.

If you’ve been a victim of a recent burglary, take a look. Call the Department at (208) 769-2320 if you’re able to identify your property.

Online: Take a look at the photo album on their Facebook page.