Signal Peak Energy Fined $1 Million
The Department of Justice released information on January 31, relating to Signal Peak’s failing to report injuries, and improperly disposing of mine waste. Signal Peak Energy, LLC (SPE) was sentenced to three years of probation and slapped with a $1 million-dollar criminal fine.
2-Dead,1-Injured
The Billings Police Dept. released information pertaining to a suspected double homicide in Billings that occurred on January 25th. At approximately 3:00 AM Billings Police Dept. was dispatched to the 300 block south of 37th St., to a motor vehicle accident. Upon arriving, and initial investigation, it was determined that there were two male occupants […]
Huntley-Yellowstone Water & Sewer District Receives Improvement Grants
At the January 10th Board meeting it was noted that there is nothing more important to Huntley-Yellowstone Water & Sewer District (HYWSD) than providing access to pure, clean water. This basic community need is easy to take for granted, but the reality is that ensuring reliable access to safe water can be a complex, expensive […]
Montana Rail Link Relinquishes Control of BNSF
In a letter to Montana RailLink (MRL)employees, Derek Ollmann, President of MRL, shared the news that MRL will be concluding their long-term lease with BNSF Railway. BNSF will be resuming operations and maintenance of MRL, which will provide long term sustainability, predictability and opportunity for employees and customers.
Bypass Bridge Complete
The Billings Bypass bridge, pictured here on December 13th spanning the Yellowstone River, has been completed; more dirt work and construction is still needed before vehicles can travel on each side of it. Construction of the railroad overpass in Lockwood will be moved ahead of the Johnson Lane Diamond Interchange (at Interstate 90) in order […]
160 Driving Academy Coming to Billings
According to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration the minimum training requirements for entry level commercial motor vehicle operators will change as of February 7, 2022. This can be researched by looking up ELZT final rule. Anyone wanting to obtain a commercial driver’s license will be required to attend a federally recognized school in order to […]
Huntley Christmas Stroll
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”, and nothing says that more than the Huntley Christmas Stroll taking place on December 4th from 10 am to 4pm.
Obituary: Richard “Rich” Leo Thein II
Nov. 28, 1968 — Nov. 13, 2021 Richard “Rich” Leo Thein II unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in his home, at the age of 52. Rich’s services are at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at the VFW in Worden, and his Celebration Of Life is also on Dec. 2, at 12:30 p.m., […]
Pitman Re-elected Chairman of Urban Counties
At the 2021 Fall Annual meeting for the Montana Association of Counties, Yellowstone County Commissioner Denis Pitman was re-elected as chairman of the Urban Counties. Cascade, Flathead, Gallatin, Lewis & Clark, Missoula, Ravalli and Yellowstone comprise the Urban counties committee, and it also places Commissioner Pitman on the executive board of directors for MACO, and […]
Mexican National Sent to Prison for Using False Identity in Billings
A Mexican national who admitted to using personal information stolen from another individual to live and work in the Billings community for years was sentenced today to 51 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said.