Eleven Suspects Charged, One Dead After Major Drug Trafficking Bust
by Michael Marino The U.S. Attorney’s Office reports that ten persons arrested for alleged drug trafficking on two Indian Reservations and in three counties were arraigned in federal court April 21. Another individual was arraigned on April 20 for a related case, according to U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana, Jesse Laslovich.
Federal Agents Arrest Suspected Drug Dealers Near Billings
by Evelyn Pyburn Amid rumors Wednesday morning about a major take-down of suspected drug dealers in the Yellowstone County area by federal agencies came a statement from U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich, for the District of Montana:
USS Billings Changes Command
by Michael J. Marino The first combat ship of the United States Navy to ever be named after the Magic City, the USS Billings, held a change of command ceremony March 23, at the ship’s home base in Jacksonville, Florida.
Large Billings Protest Held Against Senate Bill 99
by Michael J. Marino Protesters gathered Friday, March 31 in downtown Billings to voice their opposition of SB 99, a bill which prohibits gender-affirming medical care for minors in Montana and threatens doctors with a penalty if they go against the bill’s provisions. SB 99 passed the state Senate by a vote of 32-17 on […]
Montana’s Largest Solar Plant Set to Produce Power for 12k Homes
by Michael J. Marino Located off Alkali Creek Road in Billings, MTSUN is the state’s largest solar energy facility with the capacity to produce up to 80 Megawatts (MW) of electricity – enough to power around 12,000 homes each year.
Water District Hires Marketing Firm to Conduct Image Campaign
by Evelyn Pyburn The Heights County Water District needs to be promoted to its customers to improve its image and to make citizens more aware from where their water comes, according to the District’s manager Peyton Brookshire. Brookshire presented a proposal to the District Board during their monthly meeting last Wednesday. It calls for spending […]
Clean Drinking Water For Worden Forecast in Near Future
by Michael J. Marino After a nearly four-year long process, the Worden-Ballantine Yellowstone County (WBYC) Water & Sewer District said on Monday that residents can expect their tap water to be safe to drink within the next six to seven months.
MetraPark Board Considers Doing Search for Manager
by Evelyn Pyburn During the County Commissioners’ board meeting on Tuesday, MetraPark’s interim manager, Tim Goodridge addressed the commissioners about his tenure as the interim manager, the achievements made and that in their search for a permanent manager of MetraPark, he should be that manager.
Officials Assure Murder is NOT ‘New Normal’ for Billings
by Michael J. Marino Despite recent headlines, City of Billings officials contended at the Feb. 28 Heights Task Force (HTF) meeting that violence and murder do not represent any sort of “new normal” for the Magic City.
Heights Water Board Debates Quorum Issue
by Evelyn Pyburn With only three members present, last Wednesday, the Heights County Water District Board debated whether there were enough board members to establish a quorum and whether they could conduct business.