Custer School Lands $321,438 Grant
The Custer School District became the only school district in Yellowstone County to be awarded grant money from the Montana Department of Commerce.
Allegiant Air expanding seasonal summer routes to sunny San Diego out of Logan International
Allegiant announced on Tuesday a new nonstop route to San Diego International Airport (SAN) from Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) beginning June 4, 2020.
Local Legislator rejects Leadership call to resign after hateful remarks
A local Billings Republican legislator, Representative Rodney Garcia, has attracted national attention for comments he made last Friday at the MT Republican Winter Kickoff meeting in Helena during a question and answer period. Garcia referred to the Constitution as his basis for his comments in that it is unacceptable to be a socialist and that […]
High Speed Pursuit lands 5 in hospital
An early morning high speed pursuit occurred Sunday as Yellowstone County Deputies initiated a chase east of Billings near the Shepherd area. As reported in a press release from Sheriff Mike Linder, the pursuit was initiated when a Deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for suspicious activity in the area of Church Rd. in […]
Huntley Business Boom
Downtown Huntley is experiencing a business boom with new buildings, business expansions and new names that will be coming to the local area. Building and business expansions are a good sign that the economy is looking to a bright future as more options are available to the local community.
Water district looks for new water Operator, Foss responds to Coyle’s resignation letter attacks
With pathogens in the water, the Worden-Ballantine Water and Sewer District conducted their normal monthly board meeting Monday evening while trying to continue to focus on a final plan in tackling the water issues. At the forefront were the looming water issues that continue to plague the district and community while also now dealing with […]
Coyle’s resignation spotlights inept WBYC leadership
Among increasing water issues for the Worden-Ballantine Yellowstone County Water and Sewer District (WBYC) now includes finding a replacement for full-time WBYC Operator Rick Coyle as he submitted his letter of resignation to the board that was effective last Friday, January 3, due to mounting and documented verbal criticism of him, fellow operators, contractors and […]
The true meaning of Christmas
Well folks, a couple things as we are coming into Christmas holiday week. First, I always enjoy this time of year as there is so much going on, even when I think I’ll be able to calm down a little, things get even busier.
Fraud perpetrator, Zachary Ruble receives light two year probationary sentence
Zachary Ruble, a former manager at the Signal Peak Energy coal mine near Roundup, was sentenced on Tuesday for his role in a fraud conspiracy to steal just under $2.4 million from Signal Peak Energy.
NorthWestern Energy prepares for upcoming winter with press release
As the Montana National Weather Service is forecasting a historic winter storm impacting much of western and central Montana beginning tonight and into much of the weekend, NorthWestern Energy and other Electric companies are preempting the disruption of the upcoming storm for many customers in Billings and surrounding areas that use their services. NorthWestern […]