Unmasked? Will Schools Stop Requiring Masks?
Two weeks ago, Governor Gianforte rescinded the statewide mask mandate, and since then, local schools have been working to figure out what their policies should be regarding masks for their students and staff. Balancing the needs of various groups with differing interests and wishes is something with which school boards are very familiar.
New Athletic Director to Take Over at Shepherd Schools
At the Shepherd School Board meeting on Wednesday, February 10, the Board voted to hire Tina Downing as the Athletic Director at Shepherd Schools in the 2021-2022 school year.
Worden Fire Department Pieces Things Together
Following the termination of Joe Stratton and subsequent resignations of several other members of the Worden Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD), Philip Hackman has been named Interim EMS Director until a permanent replacement can be found for Andrew Zimmerman. Hackman has been with the WVFD for several years.
Floberg Real Estate Changes Ownership
Don Floberg established Floberg Realtors in 1959. Don, joined by his wife Marilyn, transitioned the successful Floberg Realtors Firm into Prudential Floberg Realtors.
Breaking: Worden Ambulance Services on Life Support After One is Terminated and Five Resign
Worden ambulance and medical services will be much more limited than they have been in the past following Monday night’s board meeting. An EMT was terminated at the meeting by a vote of 3-3, with the president of the board casting the tie-breaking vote. Following his termination, five other emergency medical service providers resigned as […]
Billings Public Library to Reopen
The Billings Public Library will once again be open to the public beginning on February 1, 2021. The hours of the library will be from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Visits will be limited to 30 minutes per patron. Seven computers will be available to the public for 30-minute sessions which cannot be renewed. Special […]
Rockslide Closes Pictograph Cave State Park Indefinitely
A rockslide last week has resulted in the closing of the Pictograph Cave State Park indefinitely, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. The face of a sandstone cliff overlooking the park collapsed, sending boulders over the roadway and a hiking trail. While no injuries were reported, and no buildings were damaged by the rock […]
Information Sought in Homicide
The Billings Police Department is seeking any information which the public may have regarding the homicide of Manuel Martinez. Martinez was shot and killed on November 30, 2020, at approximately 8:20 PM near the intersection of 4thStreet West and Broadwater Avenue. Martinez was known to frequently attend the church near this location.
Arrow Creek Gravel Pit Moves Forward Despite Residents’ Concerns
According to Colleen Moullett, the DEQ has granted the permit to Riverside Contracting to move forward with their plans for the Arrow Creek Gravel Pit in spite of concerns raised by landowners in the area.
State Makes Available Counseling Hotline
Governor Steve Bullock today announced a new crisis counseling hotline funded by a $1.6 million federal grant is now available to aid Montanans struggling with their mental health due to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency.