Local option tax separates Billings mayor candidates
Originally published in the print edition of the Yellowstone County News. BILLINGS — One of the most significant differences in positions between the two candidates running for mayor of Billings is their support for a proposed local option tax. A local option tax is essentially a limited sales tax, restricted to a specific city or […]
Monday Morning Sheriff’s Report
Originally published in the Yellowstone County News 9/22/17 print edition. Assault * James Joey Hill, 31, Busby, was arrested Sept. 16 on a warrant from Park County alleging felony assault with a weapon, partner or family member assault, third or subsequent offense, aggravated assault and failure to appear. Hill was in jail at presstime Wednesday […]
Huntley Project teacher salaries increase this year
Originally published in the 9/22/17 print edition of Yellowstone County News. WORDEN — Teachers in the Huntley Project School District will receive raises and increased health insurance contributions under a one-year contract approved by the school board. The agreement caps a negotiation process between the Huntley Project Education Association and the school board. It increases […]
Cranford sentenced to prison on sexual assault charges
Published in the 9/22/17 print edition of Yellowstone County News. WORDEN — A Worden man has been sentenced to 20 years incarceration with 15 years suspended for sexual assault involving a minor victim. District Judge Mary Jane Knisely sentenced Dallas Wade Cranford, 56, to 20 years in the Montana Department of Corrections with 15 years […]
Billings colleges gain huge financial commitment from economic development groups
Originally published in the 8/22/17 print edition of Yellowstone County News. BILLINGS — Big Sky Economic Development (BSED) is making two donations and a loan commitment that will help put the campaigns to build state-of-the-art science buildings on two college campuses in Billings “over the top.” An offer for a $1 million loan from BSED […]