Crow Language Children’s Books Now Available at the Billings Public Library
On Friday, September 2nd the Billings Public Library Foundation announced a generous donation of eighteen children’s books written in the Crow language which was made possible through the Crow Language Consortium and The Language Conservancy. These books will be added to the library’s existing indigenous language collection and will be available for check-out in the […]
Traitors Then, Traitors Today
Dear Editor, I need to vomit! I’ve been watching the fall of Afghanistan on TV, and it brings back memories of a good friend of mine as he was evacuated from Saigon at the last minute.
Billings Schools Mandate Masks
Superintendent Greg Upham reinstated the mask mandate in Billings School District 2 on August 22, meaning students, staff, and visitors will need to wear a mask while in the school buildings. The mandate came after being notified of a covid-19 outbreak at Skyview High School involving one of the school’s teams. While this is not […]
Pitman Left Marijuana Vote in a Lurch
Dear Editor, On August 3, 2021, the Yellowstone County Commissioners faced one of its most significant votes in recent memory relating to the recreational marijuana issue as a result of I-90. Whether you were for the Board action, or against it, is was important for each Commissioner to participate.
Local Female Wrestlers Display Talent to Olympic Wrestlers
“From a High School coaching perspective, it was an amazing sight to see that many young women working at their craft. To see their heart and desires, necessary to impress Olympic Wrestlers, National Champions and Iowa’s own head coach.
Time To Take Off In Balloons
Buffalo Fire: 10 Agencies Dispatched Include VLAT from Helena
Huntley – A huge, abnormal, sudden gust of wind hit Huntley Friday afternoon initiating calls to 911 from area Huntley residents reporting a fire that started from high winds blowing a metal panel into a tree and power line igniting a fire and a multi-agency response that extended even from Helena. The 10 agencies, that […]
Save a Billings Staple!
Dear Editor, Happy Friday! I wanted to bring your attention to a push to save a staple in the Billings community that’s existed for more than 50 years.
Governor Rescinds State of Emergency
Citing Montanans’ resiliency amid the pandemic, Gianforte concluded his remarks, saying, “Montanans can be proud of the work they’ve done to overcome this pandemic and take care of themselves and each other. Working together, we have come through this stronger on the other side.”
SAFE Montana Lawsuit Dropped
This week, the SAFE Montana & Wrong for Montana groups announced they would be dismissing their lawsuit aimed at overturning the results of Initiative 190, the ballot measure that legalized and commercialized marijuana in Montana in last year’s election.