Dunns Demand for Resignation of St. John for Alleged Fraud, Misconduct
by Michael J. Marino Wesley and Amber Dunn launched a campaign via public comment to bring light to the alleged “misconduct” and “fraudulent” actions of Billings Chief of Police Rich St. John at the Billings City Council meeting on September 12.
Dorothy Lane Residents Bite Back after Police Chief’s Pointed Letter
by Michael J. Marino Heated controversy has ensued following a group of neighbors from Dorothy Lane in the Billings Heights speaking out about a problematic property on their street last month. Specifically, the buzz surrounded Chief of Police Rich St. John’s personal response to the situation.
Obituary: Linda Lee Meredith
Linda Lee Meredith passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2022. She was born in Chico, California, on April 3, 1956, to Don and Patricia Witke. At a young age she moved with her family to the Yakima Valley of Washington State.
Reckless Driving Devolves Into Chase, Fiery Crash Near Huntley
by Michael J. Marino State troopers noticed a gray sedan-style vehicle going about 95 mph in the 55 mph construction zone of Interstate 90-East in Billings and attempted to initiate a traffic stop, according to Sgt. Jay Nelson of Montana Highway Patrol (MHP). The driver, however, did not stop and actually sped up as he […]
Billings MET Transit to Purchase Electric Buses with Grant
by Michael J. Marino City of Billings Metropolitan (MET) Transit System announced on August 15, 2022, that it has been awarded $3,880,316.00 in competitive grant funds from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
Police Search for Multiple Suspects After Billings West End Shooting
by Michael J. Marino A shooting involving “multiple suspects” against one victim was reported to Billings Police Department (BPD) near 12st St. West and Broadwater Ave. in Billings on August 5, 2022.
Coming this Fall: Skyview Sports & Weekly News on YCN Radio
by Michael J. Marino Staff members at Yellowstone County News (YCN) are preparing to launch several new features on their local radio station (101.1 FM KFHW – YCN Radio) according to publisher Jonathan McNiven. “We’re really excited about adding all of Skyview High School’s sporting events like football, volleyball and basketball, to our line-up of […]
Lynard Skynard to Headline Magic City Blues this Weekend
Magic City Blues, touted as an urban music festival for a rural state, has been lighting up Billings since 2001. This year’s line-up will be no different, except one major change. This weekend, August 5 and 6, the music festival will be held outside at MetraPark’s fairgrounds, offering up more space for the thousands of […]
FEMA Approves Yellowstone County for Individual Flood Assistance
by Michael J. Marino Several programs are now available to Yellowstone County residents and small businesses that were affected by the 500-year flood after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved Montana’s request for individual assistance.
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Inflation – Part II Local Effects by Michael J. Marino Inflation – a concept that some have called “the 800-pound gorilla that we can do little about” and others have said is like “a bull in a China shop.” Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Michael Vondra dubbed it the economy’s “little devil,” and he […]