Governor Requests more BLM Hearings
Again, Governor Greg Gianforte called on the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to provide Montanans with sufficient opportunity for in-person, public comment on the BLM’s Environmental Assessment of the American Prairie Reserve’s (APR) bison grazing proposal.
Time To Take Off In Balloons
Covid-19 is Here to Stay so Get Vaccinated
Dear Editor, Covid-19 is here to stay. However, a vaccine fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration is not yet available. Full approval of a vaccine historically takes about 7 years.
Chronic High Offenders Need Targeted Program
Just 93 people are responsible for imposing an estimated $10.3 million in costs of public services in Billings annually. They represent a population that disproportionately requires attention from law enforcement, medical care providers and who impose negative economic impacts on downtown businesses. They are a group called the “Chronic High Utilizers” in a recent report […]
City Invokes Stage 1 Water Restrictions Starting August 1st
The City of Billings has issued Stage 1, Water Restrictions in response to the record high temperatures and high water demands. The primary restriction is for properties that use the City’s treated water to water lawns. They are being asked, beginning August 2, not to water lawns on Mondays until further notice.
Memorial Service Notice: John “Jack” Witzel
John “Jack” Witzel, 88, of Ballantine, passed away May 17, 2021. John served as Deputy Clerk and Recorder of Yellowstone County for many years. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 31, 11 a.m. at Heights Family Funeral Home with military honors, followed by reception.
Obituary: Bentura “Tony” Peralez
Tony passed away on April 16th at Billings Clinic Hospital. He had been a resident at Eagle Cliff Manor. He was born on October 28, 1937, in Pompeys Pillar, to Bentura and Anna Peralez. He grew up in Pompeys Pillar and attended Huntley Project Schools graduating in 1956. He played and lettered in football. Tony attended Rocky […]
Obituary: Barbara Kay Schmalz
Barbara Kay Schmalz, (67), passed away on July 26, 2021, in Ballantine, Montana, from a long battle with cancer. Barbara was born to John and Mary Holwegner in Lovell, Wyoming. She grew up in Edgar, Montana, Big Horn, Wyoming, and Fromberg, Montana, in farming communities. She was married on March 24th, 1973, to David Wayne […]