PFA Water Tests Cancelled at WBYC Meeting; Krum Likely to Resign as Manager
by Michael J. Marino Testing for a group of harmful chemicals known as “PFAs” was cancelled after the May 8 meeting of the Worden-Ballantine Yellowstone County (WBYC) Water and Sewer District. Also, district manager and bookkeeper, Dan Krum said he may step down from the manager position due to licensing requirements.
Obituary: Billy Melvin DrainObituary:
Billy Melvin Drain, aged 85, of Billings, Montana, passed away at his home on April 30, 2023. He was born on July 26, 1937, in Stillwater County, Montana, the youngest son of Henry Sr and Melvia. Billy graduated from Columbus High School in 1955 and worked at the grocery store in town and worked various […]
Community Calendar for Community Calendar for May 12, 2023 – May 21, 2023
Friday, May 12 • Mothers of Multiples Garage Sale at MetraPark, 8:00am • Parnicularly Riniculous at Kirks’ Grocery, 6:00pm • Mrs. Doubtfire at Babcock Theatre, 7:00pm • El Wencho at The Garage, 6:00pm • LIVE Clue Game at the Moss at Moss Mansion, 7:00pm • The Borrowers at NOVA Theatre, 7:30pm Saturday, May […]
Eleven Suspects Charged, One Dead After Major Drug Trafficking Bust
by Michael Marino The U.S. Attorney’s Office reports that ten persons arrested for alleged drug trafficking on two Indian Reservations and in three counties were arraigned in federal court April 21. Another individual was arraigned on April 20 for a related case, according to U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana, Jesse Laslovich.
Chaos Erupts at Capitol
by Evelyn Pyburn Democratic Representative Zooey Zephyr, HD100, Missoula, has been barred from the House Floor, Gallery and anteroom, for the duration of the State Legislature for conduct that supported a mob attack on the House Floor last Monday. Action taken by the House of Representative on Wednesday afternoon will allow Zephyr to participate remotely […]
What’s Next for Metra Park?
by Evelyn Pyburn The master plan that the MetraPark Advisory Board developed over a two year period, and then had to set aside amid a controversy about whether a private management company should be hired, is dead.
Family Protests Lack of Arrest After Shooting Death of Salimon Nava
BILLINGS – Another protest was held Sat., April 15 at the Yellowstone County Courthouse following the shooting death of a 25-year-old Billings man, Salimon Franko Nava, last month. On March 20 at around 3:02 AM, Billings Police Department (BPD) responded to a shooting in the 1300-block of Avenue F. On scene, officers found Salimon Nava […]
Northwestern Energy to Appeal Court Order Vacating Permit
by Michael J. Marino NorthWestern Energy (NWE) says they plan to appeal a recent court decision which vacates the company’s air quality permit for the Yellowstone County Generating Station, a gas-powered energy plant, which was under construction near Laurel prior to the ruling.
Governor Seeks PublicComment on 13th District Court Judge Applicants
by Michael J. Marino As Judge Michael Moses announced his retirement from the bench, effective July 1, Governor Greg Gianforte is now seeking public comment regarding four applicants who might be appointed to take his place on the 13th Judicial District Court of Yellowstone County. Montana law requires the Governor to solicit applications to fill a […]
USS Billings Changes Command
by Michael J. Marino The first combat ship of the United States Navy to ever be named after the Magic City, the USS Billings, held a change of command ceremony March 23, at the ship’s home base in Jacksonville, Florida.