OBSD support not given blindly
Dear Editor, The presentations of One Big Sky District are intended to get us excited about the project. They have, and I believe you will find most all of us support the concept of OBSD.
City of Billings developing new water source
by Evelyn Pyburn The City of Billings is in the process of developing a secondary source of water to serve the westend of the city with the development of an $84 million reservoir and treatment plant at Shiloh Road and Hesper Road. They will purchase property from Knife River Materials and from Yellowstone County, as […]
Loaded school bus goes off road
by Jonathan McNiven SHEPHERD—A Shepherd school bus left the road early Wednesday morning after being distracted at the wheel due to weather conditions. Scott Carter, Superintendent of Shepherd School District, told the Yellowstone County News early Wednesday morning that “approximately 65 students were on board headed to Red Lodge for a reward ski trip” […]
One Big Sky District is Risky Business
Dear Editor, One Big Sky District (OBSD) is too risky and too dangerous. Hammes /Landmark LLC, is both conducting the feasibility studies and would also be the developer of One Big Sky District (OBSD). Over $500,000 of taxpayer generated funds, meant for this “study”, are also being used to lobby our elected officials and the […]
Senior Center Concerns are Ongoing
Dear Editor, Senior Center Concerns are Ongoing: The seniors are still waiting to be able to have their dances, garage sales and other events at the Community and Senior Center at 360 N 23rd Street. I realize the mayor and the city administrator have city business to attend to,