Arrow Creek Gravel Pit Moves Forward Despite Residents’ Concerns
According to Colleen Moullett, the DEQ has granted the permit to Riverside Contracting to move forward with their plans for the Arrow Creek Gravel Pit in spite of concerns raised by landowners in the area.
Builders Say Affordable Housing at Risk Under New Codes
“Slow down” is the general message that the Billings City Council is receiving from local builders who see problems in Project Recode’s revised zoning regulations. The three and half year rewrite of the codes is now being considered by the City Council. A different set of codes is also being considered by Yellowstone County Commissioners.
Property Tax Payers Get Extra 30 Days
Because property tax bills won’t get out on time, taxpayers will get an additional 30 days in which to pay their taxes.
Felton Threatens to Renew COVID Restrictions
Yellowstone County could once again face social restrictions if the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to climb, warned County Health Officer John Felton during a press conference this week. If the number of new COVID cases in Yellowstone County reaches 565 for any seven-day period, Felton said he will impose mandates that limit groups […]
The Ballots are Out: Avoid Common Mail-in-Mishaps
Ballots for the general election will be mailed out this Friday to every active voter in Yellowstone County. An active voter is one who has been participating in elections or whose ballots have not been returned as undeliverable by the post office. According to Bret Rutherford, Election Administrator for Yellowstone County, the number of ballots […]
Huntley Native Crowned Miss Montana USA 2021
Jami Forseth, a Huntley Project High School graduate, was crowned Miss Montana USA 2021 on September 27, 2020. Forseth will represent Montana in the Miss USA pageant held in the fall of 2021.
Businesses Still Struggle During COVID Crisis
While most businesses have been able to reopen following their forced closure because of concerns about COVID-19, the struggle and uncertainty about their future fate isn’t over for many business owners. Economic commentators say it will probably take two years before the full impact on businesses will be known.
Hearing Set to Consider Increase in Planning Department Fees
The hearing date for a proposal to set new fees for services from the City-County Planning Department for the development of sub-division and zoning changes was set by County Commissioners on Tuesday.
Test Well Results Look Optimistic for WBYC Water Issue
At the monthly board meeting for the WBYC Water and Sewer District on September 14, the results were presented for the water quality tests on the test wells which were drilled in Worden and Ballantine.
Madison River Propane Expands With New Lockwood Location
Madison River Propane has entered into an agreement with Red Mountain Truck Lines, Inc. to rent a lot in Lockwood which will house a bulk facility containing two 30,000-gallon tanks for their propane. This new location will allow their propane trucks to refill locally, rather than having to drive back to Columbus. As a result, […]