Shepherd School Board moves on bond levy
by Norma McNiven In their rather lengthy monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, the Shepherd School Board moved forward in preparation for the May 7 bond election, rehired all three principals for next year, created a new position of District Transportation Assistant and approved the person to fill the position, listened to and questioned […]
Yellowstone Area Chamber announces Lobbyist and releases pro-business guide
BILLINGS–The new Yellowstone Area Chamber of Commerce (YACC) announced the name of their first lobbyist to help push their pro-business agenda during the Legislative session in Helena. EJ Redding, known lobbyist, for conservative and pro-business issues in Helena will now represent the new Yellowstone Area Chamber that was formed just one month ago.
NorthWestern Energy rate spike under PSC review
by Elisa Schlosser On September 28, 2018, NorthWestern Energy filed a general electric rate review request with the Montana Public Service Commission, the first such request since 2009. The proposal included a rate increase of nearly 7.4 percent of the average monthly bill. NorthWestern is citing significant investments in, “safe, reliable and smarter energy infrastructure,”
MHP public survey produced positive results
by Elisa Schlosser HELENA – The Montana Highway Patrol has released a report outlining the results of a public opinion survey conducted in the summer of 2018. The public opinion survey was conducted to give Montana residents and visitors a voice
Obituary: Chance Ray Mavity
Chance Ray Mavity was born April 8, 1992 in West Covin, California, changing our lives forever. He was taken from us too soon on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Chance attended school in Shepherd, MT. He was very athletic and excelled in several sports, including baseball, football, soccer, snowboarding and skateboarding. However, his passion was motor […]
New Billings Heights Business Association
by Crystal Murdock BILLINGS –A group of Billings Heights business owners met on January 9 to seek approval of the newly formed “Billings Heights Business Association” or BHBA. The group was formed in response to concerns pertaining to public safety, transportation, development, community facilities and business growth in the Heights area. Ming Cabrera, a business […]
Dems File Complaint Against Stapleton for Unethical Campaign
by Elisa Schlosser Helena—January 7, the Executive Director of the Montana Democratic Party, Monica Lindeen, filed a complaint with the Commissioner of Political Practices alleging that Secretary of State, Corey Stapleton, violated Montana law when he announced his 2020 gubernatorial campaign using a state email address. The complaint states, “Secretary of State Corey Stapleton’s use […]
Lenroy “Lenny” Nott Jr.
Sharon, VT – Lenroy “Lenny” Nott Jr., 68, died Monday evening at the Jack Byrne Center for Hospice and Palliative Care in Lebanon, NH. He was born June 8, 1950 in Lebanon, NH a son of Lenroy and June (Gauthier) Nott. Lenny grew up in the Dothan District of Hartford and attended Hartford schools before […]
Yellowstone County Commissioners unanimously oppose Local Taxes
by Evelyn Pyburn BILLINGS – During their regular board meeting on Tuesday, Yellowstone County Commissioners voted unanimously to make clear that they stand opposed to the concept of local option taxes. Commissioner John Ostlund made the motion saying that he thought with the beginning of the State Legislature this month, it was important for the […]
Horse Racing loses traction
by Crystal Murdock A Dec. 14 article titled “Hold Your Horses” ignited community support for horse racing fans, wanting to know answers about the current and future state of Horsing racing in Billings. June Eaton, while walking in the area, noticed guard rail being removed from the MetraPark track area shortly after the article came […]