County Treasurer Announces Retirement
by Evelyn Pyburn Sherry Long, Treasurer for Yellowstone County, has informed County Commissioners of her intention to retire. Long’s last day serving her third term in office will be July 31.
Obituary: Stanley Rae Welborn
was born in Garfield County, Montana 6/11/1931 to Bill & Captola Potts Welborn. He went to be with his savior, Jesus Christ on April 3, 2023, at his home in Glenrock, WY. He was the fourth child, with five more to come along after him. Stan moved with his family to the North Side of […]
Bill to Reverse Recreational Weed Tabled in Committee
by Michael J. Marino Lawmakers tabled a bill in Senate Committee on March 30 which would eliminate recreational use of marijuana in Montana, as well as revise numerous other parts of state marijuana law.
Large Billings Protest Held Against Senate Bill 99
by Michael J. Marino Protesters gathered Friday, March 31 in downtown Billings to voice their opposition of SB 99, a bill which prohibits gender-affirming medical care for minors in Montana and threatens doctors with a penalty if they go against the bill’s provisions. SB 99 passed the state Senate by a vote of 32-17 on […]
Changes to Transportation Plan Get Approved
by Evelyn Pyburn Amendments to the 2022-24 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Yellowstone County were approved by Yellowstone County Commissioners on Tuesday. The proposed amendments must now be approved by the City Council of Billings, before going to the PCC (Policy Coordinating Committee) for approval on April 18.
Montana’s Largest Solar Plant Set to Produce Power for 12k Homes
by Michael J. Marino Located off Alkali Creek Road in Billings, MTSUN is the state’s largest solar energy facility with the capacity to produce up to 80 Megawatts (MW) of electricity – enough to power around 12,000 homes each year.
Legislative Update: Week 12
by Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe Conservatives vehemently defend the right to life, and we are continuing to fight for that foundational right this 68th session. We have heard several important bills designed to protect unborn children. One bill prevents tax dollars from funding abortions. Another prevents abortions of viable unborn children. A third bill adopts the Infant Safety […]
Billings Man Admits Child Pornography Charges
BILLINGS — A Billings man admitted March 16 to coercing a minor girl in New York to make and send him sexually explicit images of herself, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Jeffrey Eugene Herbert, 34, plead guilty to production of child pornography and possession of child pornography. Both charges carry a mandatory minimum of […]
Water District Hires Marketing Firm to Conduct Image Campaign
by Evelyn Pyburn The Heights County Water District needs to be promoted to its customers to improve its image and to make citizens more aware from where their water comes, according to the District’s manager Peyton Brookshire. Brookshire presented a proposal to the District Board during their monthly meeting last Wednesday. It calls for spending […]
Billings Rugby Team Makes Comeback after COVID
by Michael J. Marino The Magic City Marmots, a Billings rugby team, held their first game of the season taking on the Missoula Maggots, on Saturday, March 18 at Rose Park. Both teams played with intensity, but Missoula won with a score of 43-17. Players reported the Marmots were in good spirits despite the loss, […]