2022, Good Year for Montana and Yellowstone County
Economically, Montana had a “fantastic” year in 2021, and 2022 is being forecast to be much the same, but there are challenges. At the forefront of his forecast, Montana’s premier economist, Dr. Patrick Barkey, Director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana, is projecting a decline in the seven […]
METRA: Private versus Government
Dear Editor: METRA There certainly seems to be a lot of views, opinions and disagreement regarding whether or not to keep the Metra Management under the guidance of the County or to Privatize? When one of the commissioners asked me about my personal thoughts, here’s what I shared with him.
Double Homicide Investigation Continues
Billings Police sent an update Friday, January 28th, releasing additional public criminal justice information to clarify developments in the double homicide investigation.
Commissioners May Extend Response Time for MetraPark Management RFQ
Two of the companies that are likely to submit proposals to manage MetraPark have asked for more time to prepare their proposals – a request that the county commissioners put on the agenda for next week. indicating a willingness to extend it by two weeks. The deadline is currently Feb. 4.
Signal Peak Energy Fined $1 Million
The Department of Justice released information on January 31, relating to Signal Peak’s failing to report injuries, and improperly disposing of mine waste. Signal Peak Energy, LLC (SPE) was sentenced to three years of probation and slapped with a $1 million-dollar criminal fine.