Both Pitman and Morse File for Office
2022 is an election year that will see a vacancy open for election of the Board of County Commissioners for District 2. Incumbent County Commissioner Denis Pitman, who has announced that he will be filing for re-election, already has a Republican primary contender in Mark Morse, who is also vying for the position. Filing for […]
Montana Rail Link Relinquishes Control of BNSF
In a letter to Montana RailLink (MRL)employees, Derek Ollmann, President of MRL, shared the news that MRL will be concluding their long-term lease with BNSF Railway. BNSF will be resuming operations and maintenance of MRL, which will provide long term sustainability, predictability and opportunity for employees and customers.
Bypass Bridge Complete
The Billings Bypass bridge, pictured here on December 13th spanning the Yellowstone River, has been completed; more dirt work and construction is still needed before vehicles can travel on each side of it. Construction of the railroad overpass in Lockwood will be moved ahead of the Johnson Lane Diamond Interchange (at Interstate 90) in order […]
Marijuana Will be on the Ballot this Spring
Whether Yellowstone County voters want the production and sale of marijuana in Yellowstone County will be on the ballot this spring – May 4.
Four Parents File for School Board to Bring Change to Billings School District 2
Four parents are immediately filing as candidates for the school board in Billings School District 2 with the opening of candidate filing on December 9. They are parents who realized at the beginning of school in the fall, that they had “turned their heads” for far too long when it came to paying attention to […]
UPDATE: Water District Elects New Leadership
The Heights Water District Board removed from their leadership positions President Dennis Cook and Vice President, Brandon Hurst, and elected in their place Ming Cabrerea as President and David Graves as Vice President.
Taxes, Taxes, Taxes: A Closer Look
So you got your property tax bill, and with its greater itemization this year you are stunned to see how many taxes you pay and you are wondering how that comes to be. You are not alone. The new format and design of the tax bills are generating a lot of questions and raising eyebrows […]
Marijuana Regulations: County Adopts Interim Regulations for Recreational Business
County Commissioners passed a resolution of intent to adopt interim regulations governing the sale and production of marijuana in the county, outside city boundaries. The temporary regulations will be in effect for a year, at which time state law requires that the commissioners adopt more permanent regulations – that is, if the county doesn’t put […]
Mexican National Sent to Prison for Using False Identity in Billings
A Mexican national who admitted to using personal information stolen from another individual to live and work in the Billings community for years was sentenced today to 51 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said.
City Purchases Stillwater Building
The City of Billings has closed on the purchase of the Stillwater Building, which was the former James F. Battin Federal Building. The city wants to move all the municipal offices, including police and courts into the five-story building at 316 N. 26th. The purchase was approved in 10-1 vote of the City Council.