Traffic stop ends in Police Shooting
An as of yet unidentified man was hospitalized Wednesday morning after being shot by police as they were attempting to stop his vehicle in Downtown Billings. A police officer saw a possibly stolen Ford F350 pickup potentially used in a theft pull into the parking lot of Albertsons on the corner of N. 27th St. […]
Laredo rock slide raises concern for residences beneath Rimrocks
Early on the morning of September 21st, boulders came crashing down from the Rims, landing on a home on Laredo Place. Luckily no one was injured in the rockslide, but there was extensive property damage done. Area residents are now asking two questions of the city: How are these giant boulders going to be removed, […]
NorthWestern Energy prepares for upcoming winter with press release
As the Montana National Weather Service is forecasting a historic winter storm impacting much of western and central Montana beginning tonight and into much of the weekend, NorthWestern Energy and other Electric companies are preempting the disruption of the upcoming storm for many customers in Billings and surrounding areas that use their services. NorthWestern […]
Local elementary teacher held on charges of sexual assault on his students
A fifth-grade teacher at Orchard Elementary in Billings was taken into custody on the evening of Sept.19th after being charged with two counts of felony sexual assault on two of his students, 11 and 12 years old respectively. Brent Skelton resigned from his job teaching fifth grade after he was placed on leave by school […]
City’s illegal taxation goes down the drain
A 35,000 member class action lawsuit against the City of Billings for allegedly imposing an illegal sales tax by way of what they have referred to as “franchise fees” on city water and sewer services and solid waste disposal is heating up.
“We’re Digging It!” says industry professionals and local families from first annual DigIt Days
To pull off a “top notch” event in three months that includes heavy equipment that kids and adults can operate in a safe and fun manner actually occurred last weekend. About 1,000 people attended the first ever DigIt Days in Lockwood even though the day started with cloudy skies and other events were occurring at […]
County ravaged by falling sky ice balls
The storm clouds looked ominous Sunday evening as they quickly rolled into Yellowstone County, bringing with them a torrent of rain, winds up to 70 miles per hour, and crushing hail up to three inches in diameter in some areas. At first it seemed like the storm would skirt around the city and leave the […]
Brain Injury rehab hospital, first of its kind in Montana
The City of Billings is now home to the only freestanding rehab hospital in the state of Montana. The Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana was officially opened this Monday at a ribbon cutting ceremony and is designed to help people recovering from stroke as well as brain and spinal cord injuries.
Can you DigIt?
Yellowstone Dig it Days is just around the corner. This one-day event is constructive, family wholesome and educational, promoting knowledge and safety with equipment operation that digs in the ground. Families will learn about what it takes to stay safe when digging. The event is set to take place on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from […]
Conviction in Fenner murder after full confession in 2017
On the night of November 15th, 1998, Laurel police responded to The Movie Store on Main Street in Laurel to what was originally reported to be a shooting. When they arrived on scene, police found three people standing outside of the store attempting to help a young woman bleeding heavily from the neck. The victim […]