Easter Day Controlled Burn out of Control
A controlled burn by a landowner near the 3000 block of Wing Shooter Trail near Huntley blew out of control Sunday evening. Wind whipped the flames up the side of the hill.
Opposition Group Introduces Legislation to Modify Marijuana Laws
Wrong for Montana (WFM), a campaign which fought against the legalization of recreational marijuana, has supported legislation intended to delay the implementation of marijuana commercialization in Monana. As written, I-190 states that rules and regulations for businesses must be in place by October 2021, and adult use marijuana sales can begin by January 2022. House […]
Huntley Wrestling Team Rebuilt From the Mat Up 2nd in State; Two Years Running
For many years, Huntley Project wrestling was synonymous with championships. Winning four consecutive state championships in the late 1980s and additional championships in 1991 and 2000, the program found great success.
House Pets Under House Arrest in Yellowstone County
Following the diagnosis of rabies in a skunk near Huntley in Yellowstone County on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, some pets in the county are being placed under a 60-day quarantine.
Huntley Project Takes 3rd at State Basketball
In a tight game on Saturday afternoon, the Huntley Project boys’ basketball team earned third place after fighting their way into the consolation final following a heartbreaking loss against Lodge Grass.
COVID-19 Vaccine Available to All Montanans April 1
Governor Gianforte announced on March 16 that the COVID-19 vaccine will be available for all Montanans beginning on April 1, 2021. In a press conference, Gianforte said, “A few months ago, projections estimated Montanans 16 and older would be eligible for the vaccine as late as mid-July. Today, I’m pleased to announce that we’re moving […]
Three Statewide Wrestling Scholarships Available
Alexander Zander Blewett III, a trial lawyer from the personal injury law firm of Hoyt & Blewett PLLC in Great Falls is offering three $1,000 scholarships to the top student/wrestlers around the state of Montana for wrestlers in classes AA, A, and B/C. Blewett has been offering this scholarship for the past 15 years.
Governor Gianforte Visits Yellowstone County Schools
Last Friday, Governor Gianforte traveled to Billings with State Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen, visiting Elder Grove Elementary School where he read “The Cat in the Hat” to first graders. Gianforte and Arntzen then visited with administrators, teachers, and parents of the Billings School District in a roundtable discussion regarding the challenges faced by […]
Historic Weekend for Billings Livestock Commission
This past weekend, the Billings Livestock Commission set new records as 573 head of horses were offered over three days. The top horse sold for $67,000, while 97 horses sold for at least $10,000 and 33 brought in over $20,000.
Medical School Coming to Billings
In a joint press release with the Big Sky Economic Development (BSED), Rocky Vista University (RVU) announced this week that it had chosen a site in Billings as the proposed location for a four-year medical school.