Could Nuclear Energy be in Montana’s Future?
by Michael J. Marino An interim study on the feasibility of nuclear power, approved by the 2021 legislative session, took a group of Montana lawmakers to Idaho National Laboratory (INL) on a tour of their facilities in Idaho Falls recently.
California Management of MetraPark Insulting
Dear Editor, This is my second letter on the subject of MetraPark. I am still without hesitation solid in my believe that the Attorney General of the State of Montana really needs to look at the management and mismanagement of this facility. All I know is what I have read with some discussion of stories […]
One Dead after High-Speed Chase, Standoff in Billings
by Michael J. Marino A 36-year-old Billings man is dead after he led police on a chase through the city that ultimately cost him his life. Billings Police Department (BPD) responded to a location near the Ledgestone Hotel off King Ave. East at about 11:19 PM on May 23 after receiving a report of an […]
Morse, Pitman Answer Voter Questions at Forum
by Michael J. Marino A forum held ahead of the June 7 election allowed voters to ask this year’s candidates for Yellowstone County Commissioner – incumbent Denis Pitman and his opponent Mark Morse – questions regarding the issues facing the area.
Obituary: Ernest Troutman
Ernest (Ernie) F. Troutman, 59, of Deaver, passed away nine days after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. He was grateful to be home, and he knew how much he was loved by his family and friends. Ernie was born in Billings, on May 7th, 1963, along with his twin and partner in crime, Ed, to […]