City Invokes Stage 1 Water Restrictions Starting August 1st
The City of Billings has issued Stage 1, Water Restrictions in response to the record high temperatures and high water demands. The primary restriction is for properties that use the City’s treated water to water lawns. They are being asked, beginning August 2, not to water lawns on Mondays until further notice.
Buffalo Fire: 10 Agencies Dispatched Include VLAT from Helena
Huntley – A huge, abnormal, sudden gust of wind hit Huntley Friday afternoon initiating calls to 911 from area Huntley residents reporting a fire that started from high winds blowing a metal panel into a tree and power line igniting a fire and a multi-agency response that extended even from Helena. The 10 agencies, that […]
Missing for 54 Years
Honor Ride for Returning Soldier A soldier who has been missing in action for the past 54 years has been found and will pass through Billings on his way home to Worland, Wyoming. Veterans and patriots throughout the region are arranging to give him an honor ride from Billings through Big Horn County to Bryant […]
Where Have All the Workers Gone?
An empty grocery store shelf is a novel new thing in this post-COVID era. One can ponder about why. Is it because the product is not available, or because the store management lacks the manpower needed to keep shelves stocked?
Governor Rescinds State of Emergency
Citing Montanans’ resiliency amid the pandemic, Gianforte concluded his remarks, saying, “Montanans can be proud of the work they’ve done to overcome this pandemic and take care of themselves and each other. Working together, we have come through this stronger on the other side.”
SAFE Montana Lawsuit Dropped
This week, the SAFE Montana & Wrong for Montana groups announced they would be dismissing their lawsuit aimed at overturning the results of Initiative 190, the ballot measure that legalized and commercialized marijuana in Montana in last year’s election.
County Plans How to Spend Federal Relief Money
While receiving $32 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) may be considered something of a windfall for Yellowstone County, there’s a lot of needs in the county and it goes quickly, according to Yellowstone County Commissioners.
Billings Bypass Progress
Billings Water Canal Cracks and Slips About a Foot.
A section of the Billings Bench Water Association (BBWA) Canal between North 14th and 15th Streets, close to where it flows under the Rims, has slipped about a foot. Residents within a block area have been notified of the situation, according to County Emergency Services Coordinator, KC Williams. Williams said that he was informed on […]
Dig It Days 2021 at MontanaFair!
Dig It Days has some really big news for this year’s event, after having to cancel last year because of COVID restrictions. The second annual Dig It Days will be a two-day special event at MontanaFair, on Thursday and Friday, August 19 and 20 – and it will feature a monster, monster truck sponsored by […]