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.
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.
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.
Rail Authority Applies for Federal Grant for Passenger Rail Service
by Evelyn Pyburn The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority (BSPRA) has submitted its proposal for a southern passenger rail in Montana to the Corridor ID Program of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
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 […]
SD2 Board Candidates Speak Out
by Evelyn Pyburn Three candidates vying for positions on the board of trustees for Billings School District 2 were speakers at a “meet and greet” sponsored by Bill and Sabra Stene, last Thursday evening.
County Commissioners to Pursue MetraPark Manager
by Evelyn Pyburn On Tuesday, County Commissioners approved a contract with Venue Solutions Group (VSG) that includes a search for a general manager for MetraPark.
Huntley Project Girls Basketball State 2022-2023
SD2 Board Candidates Speak Out
by Evelyn Pyburn Three candidates vying for positions on the board of trustees for Billings School District 2 were speakers at a “meet and greet” sponsored by Moms for Liberty, last Thursday evening.
Billings Police Launch ‘Project Eyes on the Block’ Billings Police Launch Despite Some Criticism
by Michael J. Marino Billings Police Department (BPD) announced Feb. 23 the launch of a new program which they say “creates a partnership between the police department and the public,” called “Project Eyes on the Block.”