County commissioners approve TEDD proposal
Published originally in the print edition of the Yellowstone County News. LOCKWOOD — A proposed Targeted Economic Development District (TEDD) in Lockwood was finally approved just before Thanksgiving, by Yellowstone County Commissioners, following two years of research, study and planning. The TEDD — a tax increment financing district — will help finance infrastructure for […]
Shrinking revenues may prompt Lockwood mill levy request
by Evelyn Pyburn- Originally published in the Yellowstone County News on 11/18/16. LOCKWOOD — The Lockwood School Board of Trustees is facing the prospect of asking for a mill levy increase for next year’s budget. Because of continued enrollment declines, Lockwood School faces a $75,000 budget shortfall for next year, reported School Clerk Laurie Noonkester […]
Lockwood Water, sewer district wraps up second phase of sewer project
by Evelyn Pyburn-Originally published in the print edition of the Yellowstone County News on 11/18/16. LOCKWOOD — At last week’s Lockwood Water and Sewer District (LWSD) board meeting, the board issued a “final completion” determination to COP Construction for the Phase II Sewer project. A one-year warranty period is now in place. LWSD made […]
Lockwood, School District 2 wrangle over upcoming high school legislation
Originally published in the print edition of Yellowstone County News on 10/14/16 – by Evelyn Pyburn LOCKWOOD — The trustees from Lockwood School Billings School District 2 held a joint meeting Monday evening at Lockwood Middle School, to determine whether the two districts can iron out their differences in regard to passing legislation that will […]
Billings Bypass, becoming a reality soon
BILLINGS — It is really going to happen. Longtime residents of the Billings area have heard about the Billings Bypass for so many years that many no longer believe reports that it is finally going to be built — but they will soon be surprised. The first dirt moved for the project is most likely […]
Lockwood sewer expansion drawing interest
by Evelyn Pyburn-Originally published for the print edition of Yellowstone County News. LOCKWOOD — With 21 property owners having applied and paid fees to connect to the Phase Two of the Lockwood Sewer within a two-week span, Lockwood Water and Sewer (LWSD) Board members were quite pleased. During their monthly meeting last week, staff said […]
Former trustee Teresa Stroebe to return to Lockwood School Board
by Evelyn Pyburn-Originally published in the Yellowstone County News 8/19/16 print edition LOCKWOOD — After interviewing two applicants to fill a vacant position on the Lockwood School Board, the board selected former board member Teresa Stroebe to fill the position. They were quick to ask the other interviewee, Sylvia Noble, to resubmit her application as […]
It’s official: Greg Gianforte runs for governor
by Judy Killen-originally published in the weekly newspaper Yellowstone County News. LOCKWOOD — Greg Gianforte launched his anticipated campaign for governor on Wednesday, telling 70-plus people gathered for his announcement that he intends to “give Steve Bullock pink slip.” Speaking to a crowd of local Republicans and reporters, Gianforte, a Bozeman businessman, said he intends […]
Pat Goggins remembered as business pioneer, generous friend
SHEPHERD — People across Yellowstone County this week remembered Pat Goggins as a shrewd businessman, livestock auction pioneer and friend who was always generous, especially to people who needed it most. Goggins, who owned PAYS and Billings Livestock auction companies and the Western Ag Reporter as well as several ranches and a real estate company, […]
Proposed Lockwood roundabouts rile business owners
by Evelyn Pyburn-Originally published in the Yellowstone County News. LOCKWOOD — Proposed designs for roundabouts at the Johnson Lane Interchange and how they could impact Lockwood’s truck traffic was the primary topic of discussion at the Lockwood Business Group (LBG) meeting on Tuesday evening. Concern that roundabouts could negatively impact the lifeblood of about half of […]