Bypass Corridor Study Envisions Heights Future
by Evelyn Pyburn The new road that will connect the new Yellowstone River Bridge to Main Street and Hwy. 312 is proposed to be called Trailhead Road. The news comes with a report of what the roads will look like and what is likely to be developed around them. Called the Billings Bypass Corridor Study, […]
Parties in Rimrock Park Apartments Lawsuit Agree to Mediation
by Michael J. Marino The parties involved in a negligence lawsuit against Rimrock Park Apartments and BP Asset Management (BPAM) have agreed to engage in mediation “in light of the unique circumstances of this case,” according to recent court filings.
Capt. Keith Kober Named as Deputy State Fire Marshall
by Evelyn Pyburn A 35-year veteran of the Lockwood Fire Department, Keith Kober, has been named as a Deputy State Fire Marshall. In assuming the new job, Kober will be retiring from his position as Captain at the Lockwood Fire Department sometime in January. Kober made the announcement at the Lockwood Fire Board meeting last Wednesday. […]
Billings Citizens Urged to Voice Ideas Ahead of Charter Review
by Michael J. Marino Looking ahead to a citizen-led review of the Billings City Charter, City Council Member Jennifer Owen said, “There are some questions people should be wrestling with.”
OVG Says Complaint About Contract Comes too Late
The company that has an agreement with the County to book entertainment events for MetraPark has filed a brief with the court to dismiss a request to amend the original suit which would allow a request to invalidate their 18-month-old contract.
Stromswold Elected Despite Resignation
by Arren Kimbel-Sannit Montana Free Press On Aug. 12, 21-year-old Billings Republican Rep. Mallerie Stromswold signed a letter withdrawing from her legislative race and forwarded it to the Yellowstone County Republican Central Committee, which, after a delay, mailed it to the Montana Secretary of State. In theory, Stromswold would thus be removed from the ballot, and the […]
State of Montana Petitions to End Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers
by Michael J. Marino A coalition of 22 states, led by Montana Attorney General (AG) Austin Knudsen, called on the federal executive branch to withdraw its vaccine mandate for healthcare workers on Thursday, Nov. 17.
In his Suit Against County & OVG, Jarussi Asks to Void Contract
by Evelyn Pyburn Billings attorney, Gene Jarussi is persisting with his challenge against Yellowstone County regarding the RFP they issued for the private management of MetraPark, despite the County’s decision to discontinue the RFP (request for proposals) process. Jarussi has asked the Court for permission to file an amended complaint in which he additionally questions […]
County to Launch Search for MetraPark Manager
Having dropped the process of finding a company to manage MetraPark, Yellowstone County Commissioners are taking up the search for a manager for the county-owned facility. The need to replace the former manager, retiring Bill Dutcher, was put on hold, a year ago, as the commissioners explored the possibility of hiring a private company to […]
Huntley, Shepherd Early Bird Voters Denied
If you were among the early birds to get out to vote in the Shepherd and Huntley Districts, you may have been turned away. Ballots were, unfortunately, late on arrival to those locations. Those who were denied this morning are welcome to return to their District’s voting location to cast their votes. Ballots did arrive […]