Billings Reduces Building Permit Fees by 25%
The Billings City Council has approved a 25% reduction in permit fees, referring to the move as “a major step in the City’s commitment to supporting growth and affordability.” According to the City, it has been in extensive talks with local builders and developers over the last 18 months in order to identify opportunities for […]
We Are in This Together
Dear Editor, Governor Greg Gianforte made Montanans proud by joining with standout conservative leaders like Ron DeSantis in sending our national guard troops not overseas, but to our very own border to assist Federal Border Patrol when they were overwhelmed under the Biden administration. Likewise, President Trump has been a leader on border security, inside and outside […]
Obituary: Joseph Hofer
On March 2nd, 2026, Joseph D Hofer of Huntley, MT passed away peacefully with his family around him. He went home to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Joseph was born to Darius and Katrina Hofer, on September 4th, 1937, at Wolf Creek Hutterite Colony near Sterling Alberta Canada. His parents helped establish […]
Metra Plans to Stabilize Rocky Cliff Face
MetraPark is searching for a qualified rock stabilization contractor that can stabilize the cliff face that stands northeast of the MetraPark Arena, adjacent to the back entrance. Every once in a while a piece of the jagged sandstone breaks free and falls to the parking lot below. As it is, people and vehicles have access […]
Community Officials Mull Community Needs, Demands on Property Taxpayers
A meeting of City, County and School District officials, as well as many other community leaders, last Wednesday, was dominated by discussions of the future needs of the community and competing demands upon taxpayers, as the County pursues a levy and bond to expand the jail and School District 7 projects a mill levy request […]
Flint Joins Candidates Vying for US House After US Rep. Zinke Announces Not to Run
With Montana Republican US Rep. Ryan Zinke’s announcement early Monday morning that he will not seek re-election for Western District 1, due to health concerns, by day’s end two well-known Montana Republicans announced their candidacy for the Primary on June 2. And, then on Tuesday another announced. The candidate most well-known in Yellowstone County is […]