Shooting Victim’s Mother Asks for Help after Large Huntley Party
A concerned mother is asking for the public’s help in locating the gunman from a large party that took place near the Pryor Creek Golf Course Saturday night that resulted in her 20-year-old daughter being shot. Tammy Zwetzig, of Columbus, told the Yellowstone County News that they are asking for the public’s help in locating […]
O’Donnell made Shepherd Schools’ Superintendent
Since the Shepherd School Board’s decision to terminate Superintendent Scott Carter in August, 2019, the school has been under the guidance of Interim Superintendent, Drea O’Donnell. She stepped into the midst of passing of two highly debated school bonds to finance upgrades and expansions to the school. After the Board of Trustees interviewed four […]
No more Grandstanding at MetraPark
The Grandstands at Metra Park are most likely going to be torn down. The matter has been placed on next Monday’s discussion agenda by County Commissioners, after receiving estimates from CTA that rebuilding the grandstands would cost as much as $22 million. Commissioners are likely to issue a request for proposal (RFP), this coming week, […]
BPD Officer injured on duty by teenage driver fleeing traffic stop
Billings Police Department officers located and stopped a vehicle, in the area of Bernard, south of Monad on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 1:12am. The vehicle had fled from officers multiple times earlier that evening.
Allegiant Air expanding seasonal summer routes to sunny San Diego out of Logan International
Allegiant announced on Tuesday a new nonstop route to San Diego International Airport (SAN) from Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) beginning June 4, 2020.
State pensions outgrow funds due to over-estimated return rates
The next session of the Montana State Legislature will be facing a really big problem – one that will eventually fall to Montana taxpayers to resolve. Montana’s retirement funds for teachers and for public employees face a $4.5 billion shortfall. The issue is one that will be a matter of discussion with city and county […]
High Speed Pursuit lands 5 in hospital
An early morning high speed pursuit occurred Sunday as Yellowstone County Deputies initiated a chase east of Billings near the Shepherd area. As reported in a press release from Sheriff Mike Linder, the pursuit was initiated when a Deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for suspicious activity in the area of Church Rd. in […]
Huntley Business Boom
Downtown Huntley is experiencing a business boom with new buildings, business expansions and new names that will be coming to the local area. Building and business expansions are a good sign that the economy is looking to a bright future as more options are available to the local community.
Water district looks for new water Operator, Foss responds to Coyle’s resignation letter attacks
With pathogens in the water, the Worden-Ballantine Water and Sewer District conducted their normal monthly board meeting Monday evening while trying to continue to focus on a final plan in tackling the water issues. At the forefront were the looming water issues that continue to plague the district and community while also now dealing with […]
Our newly diversified City Council is official
City Council saw fresh community representatives sworn in this past Monday evening by Judge Sheila Kolar. The singular incumbent Roy Neese was accompanied by the four newly elected Council members: Kendra Shaw, Danny Choriki, Pam Purinton and Mike Boyett. Ranging from conservative to democratic socialism this new line-up brings real diversity to the table.