ICE Agents Build New Facility; Construction Activity Stirs Rumors
by Evelyn Pyburn Rumors have been rampant around Billings the last couple of weeks about the federal government building a processing center in Billings to deal with illegal aliens. Some aspects of the rumors began almost two years ago, and nailing the rumors down has been a challenge, but indeed ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) […]
Statewide Commissioners, Governor Wrangle Issues
A wide range of issues were discussed and debated by several hundred county commissioners from throughout Montana who were in Billings this week for the annual conference of the Montana Association of Counties (MACO). On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Gianforte spoke to the commissioners, who he recognized as being those most fundamentally involved in government. Having […]
Suit Filed Against County After Proposals Opened to Manage MetraPark
by Evelyn Pyburn Two proposals to serve as the company that would manage MetraPark in the future were opened and recognized by Yellowstone County Commissioners at their regular weekly meeting on Tuesday. Shortly after, Gene Jarussi, a noted attorney in Billings, filed suit against the county commissioners for the process that has been pursued in […]
Dunns Demand for Resignation of St. John for Alleged Fraud, Misconduct
by Michael J. Marino Wesley and Amber Dunn launched a campaign via public comment to bring light to the alleged “misconduct” and “fraudulent” actions of Billings Chief of Police Rich St. John at the Billings City Council meeting on September 12.
Dorothy Lane Residents Bite Back after Police Chief’s Pointed Letter
by Michael J. Marino Heated controversy has ensued following a group of neighbors from Dorothy Lane in the Billings Heights speaking out about a problematic property on their street last month. Specifically, the buzz surrounded Chief of Police Rich St. John’s personal response to the situation.
Reckless Driving Devolves Into Chase, Fiery Crash Near Huntley
by Michael J. Marino State troopers noticed a gray sedan-style vehicle going about 95 mph in the 55 mph construction zone of Interstate 90-East in Billings and attempted to initiate a traffic stop, according to Sgt. Jay Nelson of Montana Highway Patrol (MHP). The driver, however, did not stop and actually sped up as he […]
Dig It Days 2022 A Kid Approved Resounding Success
A long and steady line of exuberant kids with their parents or grandparents streamed into Dig It Days last Friday and Saturday afternoons – anxious to explore and operate the big machines used in construction. “We have been waiting for weeks for this,” said one mother as her three kids picked out orange t-shirts and […]
County Commissioners Issue RFP for Private Management — Again
After several discussion meetings over the past couple of weeks regarding the specifics and legalities of what they want to see in proposals for the private management of MetraPark, county commissioners voted 2-1 on a request for proposals (RFP).
Police Search for Multiple Suspects After Billings West End Shooting
by Michael J. Marino A shooting involving “multiple suspects” against one victim was reported to Billings Police Department (BPD) near 12st St. West and Broadwater Ave. in Billings on August 5, 2022.
Recession? Not Yet, but “The Party is Over”
Are we in a recession yet? Whether we are– as has been the national debate about the technical semantics of it all — according to Montana’s premier economist, Dr. Pat Barkey, “It doesn’t feel like a recession yet….but there has been a significant decline” in the country ‘s production levels. “It doesn’t look like we […]