Listen Live

Morning Show

Miss Colorado Makes History As She Becomes First Serving US Soldier EVER to Be Crowned Miss America
Posted on by
By
Rooster
January 15, 2024 7:33 am

A US air force fighter pilot training to be a Top Gun has been crowned Miss America.

2nd Lt Madison Marsh was crowned Miss Colorado in May 2023 before competing in the finals Sunday night to win the crown.

Marsh is the first active duty officer from any branch of the military to represent at the national level of the Miss America organization.

This year’s runner-up is Miss Texas, Ellie Breaux who would be called to step in if Marsh is unable to complete a full year of service.

Miss Indiana Cydney Bridges came third, Miss Kentucky Mallory Hudson placed fourth while Miss Rhode Island Caroline Parente came fifth.

Fifty-one contestants participated in the event, representing all 50 US states, as well as the District of Columbia.

More Morning Show

The Morning Show

Mike Kelly hosts the KMIT morning show, with an entertaining combination of information, music, contests, special guests, news, and weather, from 6-11 AM, every Monday - Friday.

E-mail Mike with any questions, comments, or requests at: mike@kmit.com

Recent Headlines

14 hours ago in Lifestyle

Apple’s ‘big week’ launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers

Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a "big week" of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone trim, an entry-level MacBook tier, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets. All of which was on display at hands-on media events held Wednesday in New York, London and Shanghai.

14 hours ago in High School, Local Sports, Sports

Mitchell Basketball Players Receive Eastern South Dakota Conference Honors

The Eastern South Dakota Conference announced its All-ESD players for the 2025-2026 season and of a trio of Mitchell players were honored.

14 hours ago in College, Local Sports, Sports

Multiple DWU Basketball Players Receive Great Plains Athletic Conference Award Recognition

The Great Plains Athletic Conference released its conference awards for basketball on Wednesday morning with nine total Dakota Wesleyan athletes receiving recognition.

19 hours ago in Lifestyle

The weight loss boom is reshaping American aesthetics

An estimated 63% of weight loss drug patients now seeking facial treatments have never set foot in a cosmetic clinic before. Thirty-one million Americans are now taking GLP-1 weight loss medications, according to KFF polling data from November 2025.