Water Board Grants 4.95% Wage Increase, Report says Water Sales Up, Expenses Down
The numbers show that the County Water District in the Heights is doing well, according to the District Manager, Bo Andersson, at the district’s monthly meeting. At the Wednesday evening meeting the board also approved a wage increase for district employees. Andersson reported that water sales are up 23.9 percent above last year – probably […]
New BLM Rules Reflect Montanans’ Love of Our Public Lands
Dear Editor, I’ve had the opportunity to live in communities across Montana. While each region of the state certainly has its own unique culture and character, one thing that strikes me is that regardless of our differences – Montanans truly value our public lands. You don’t have to take my word for it. A recent […]
Thank You for the 6 tickets to Big Sky Speedway
Dear Editor, I’m finally getting around to writing. I want to thank you for the six tickets to the races at Big Sky Speedway north of Billings back in June. I took three family members and two friends. That left one ticket. I gave it to
Between the Lines: Tester Runs as Republican Lite
Jon Tester is running scared. He’s even running away from his own party. Tester, seeking his fourth term in the U.S. Senate, is in a tight race with Republican Tim Sheehy in an increasingly Republican state. Tester already has been running ads pointing out when he has disagreed with the Democratic Biden administration. Then last […]
One Dead After Motorcycle Accident on Yellowstone Trail
A twenty-eight-year-old motorcyclist was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident on Yellowstone Trail Tuesday afternoon. Stryker N. Miller of Billings was traveling westbound on Yellowstone Trail on his Yamaha motorcycle when the accident occurred just west of Chipper Lane. Responding Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Wilson stated that it appeared that Miller had
New Activities Featured at 34th Shepherd Jamboree!
Shepherd Lions Club will host their 34th Jamboree on September 7, 2024, at the Shepherd Community Center. Being the 34th year, the Lions Club has brought in a few new attractions this year that organizer Rebecca Beddes hope with draw in even more people for this important community fundraiser. The Jamboree contributes a large portion […]
Conflicting New Polling Numbers Drop in the Tester-Sheehy Race
In the last week, two major polls have been published, one from Rasmussen Reports and one from the Napolitan Institute. The Rasmussen Reports poll was conducted from August 14 through August 20 with a sample of 835 likely voters. This poll has Tim Sheehy with a sizable lead of 50% to Jon Tester’s 43%, with […]