Glasgow Montana's Beloved Superfan Kelly Siefert Passes Away

The publisher of "The Buzz" was a tireless champion for the Glasgow community.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Kelly Siefert, the publisher of "The Buzz" in Glasgow, Montana, has passed away at the age of 61. Siefert was known as a beloved superfan and tireless champion for the Glasgow community, using his publications to highlight the accomplishments of local residents, from kids catching their first fish to soldiers returning from deployment. Siefert's dedication and compassion left a lasting impression on those he covered, including a former Glasgow resident who is now a full bird Colonel in the U.S. Army.

Why it matters

Siefert's passing marks the end of an era for the tight-knit Glasgow community, where he was a fixture for decades through his work at the Glasgow Courier and his own publications. As a small town loses one of its most ardent supporters, it highlights the importance of local media and community champions in preserving a town's identity and spirit.

The details

Siefert started working at the Glasgow Courier as a teenager, where he was mentored by the paper's owner and staff. He later co-founded "Good Evening Glasgow" with a friend before launching his own publication, "The BS Buzz," which he would hand-deliver to local businesses. Siefert was known for going above and beyond to highlight the accomplishments of Glasgow residents, from kids' first hunting trips to soldiers returning from overseas deployments.

  • Kelly Siefert passed away on February 8, 2026 in Seattle.
  • Siefert was born on December 4, 1964 in Glasgow, Montana.

The players

Kelly Siefert

The publisher of "The Buzz" in Glasgow, Montana who was known as a beloved superfan and tireless champion for the local community.

Haylie Shipp

A friend and farm broadcaster who informed Aaron Flint of Siefert's passing.

Parker Hahn

A former classmate of Flint's who is now a full bird Colonel on Active Duty with the U.S. Army.

Stan Sonsteng

Siefert's mentor at the Glasgow Courier, where he taught Siefert about the printing press, photography, and story writing.

Ron Helland

The owner of the Glasgow Courier, who took Siefert under his wing.

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What they’re saying

“Kelly has been good to me ever since I was a kid stuffing papers at the Glasgow Courier. He always had my back.”

— Haylie Shipp, Farm broadcaster (Personal communication)

“I was deeply saddened to hear of Kelly's passing. He was a kind, supportive, and genuinely invested individual who cared profoundly about the service members connected to the Glasgow community. I vividly remember his time at the Courier and later his impactful work with the GEG, where he and I corresponded frequently during my two deployments to Iraq. Kelly went above and beyond, coordinating care packages and heartfelt messages of support from the local community. After my second deployment, I had the privilege of stopping by to shake his hand and personally thank him for everything he did for me and my unit. His dedication and compassion left a lasting impression. Kelly will be greatly missed, and he will always be remembered as the written voice of the Hi-Line.”

— Parker Hahn, Full bird Colonel, U.S. Army (Personal communication)

What’s next

A celebration of Kelly Siefert's life will be held at a later date, and the community will be asked to 'save the date' once the details are finalized.

The takeaway

Kelly Siefert's passing is a profound loss for the tight-knit Glasgow community, where he was a beloved figure who championed local residents and their accomplishments for decades through his publications. His dedication and compassion left a lasting impression, and he will be remembered as the 'written voice of the Hi-Line.'