Crash claims another life on Hwy 312
Two vehicles were involved in a T-bone collision just after 3pm on Wednesday, July 17thon Highway 312 and Road 8 in Worden with Montana Highway Patrol confirming at least one fatality and multiple serious injuries resulting from the accident. Help Flight was dispatched and MHP blocked off a large section of 312 in both directions […]
ALERT! Local skim scams are happening
If you have used a credit or debit card in Billings, it may be a good time to take a look at your account transactions. A few days ago, the Billings Police Department released a statement on their Facebook page alerting the public that a string of frauds have been taking place this month. BPD […]
Three local ladies qualify for National High School Rodeo Finals
Yellowstone County will have three high school cowgirls representing Montana this year at the 71st annual National High School Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming from July 14-20th. Bella Fossum, of Billings, and Bailey Benson and Manchi Nace, both of Laurel, will be headed to the big event this year.
Tech needs hit County budgets where it hurts
Technology costs will take their toll on budgets for Yellowstone County government in the coming fiscal year. Looking at expenditures for a wide range of technology needs, the total will reach between $750,000 and $900,000, projected Yellowstone County Director of Finance Kevan Bryan.
Serious seepage of Main Canal springs liability questions
Residents of Vuecrest Drive were surprised this past weekend to see that their road had been transformed into a small river as a deluge sprung out of the hillside seeping out of the Main Canal, which brings water from Laurel all the way out to Shepherd, that sits atop the Rims overlooking the area. The […]
Billings water canal shuts down, seepage being analyzed
The Billings Bench Water Association announced on 6/21/19 that they have shut off the Main Canal that supplies water from Laurel, through Billings, and out to Shepherd. Many farmers, ranchers and irrigators will be affected by this shut down said Billings Bench Water Association President Gary Davis. He said, “We are
Custer reenactment plays out in battle Docu-Drama
Every year, people flock to the Little Bighorn Battlefield to watch an amazing reenactment of the titular battle take place on the same ground. With cavalry soldiers performing as Custer’s 7th U.S. Cavalry Regiment as they are routed by the combined forces of the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho led by Crazy Horse, Chief Gall, […]
Pence touches down in Billings
Vice President Mike Pence touched down aboard Air Force Two in Billings on Wednesday with Sen. Steve Daines and Rep. Greg Gianforte to discuss the rampant meth problem that has been ravaging Montana for years.
WARNING: Worden water contamination poses health risks
The Worden, Ballantine, Yellowstone County Water and Sewer District issued a drinking water warning on Tuesday, June 10, 2019 informing area residents that water samples have tested above the maximum contaminant level of nitrates. DO NOT allow infants to drink any tap water in the Worden area.
Congressman Gianforte responds to news of Colstrip units 1 & 2 closing at the end of 2019.
Montana’s Congressman Greg Gianforte released the following statement after learning that Colstrip Units 1 & 2 are closing at the end of 2019. Talen Energy announced Tuesday in a press release of the closure. “Colstrip has long provided affordable, reliable electricity to Montanans, but the war on coal has jeopardized Colstrip and […]