Buchanan Stirs The Political Pot, Enters Congressional Race as Independent
It may have been something of a surprise for many to see Gary Buchanan file as an Independent to challenge Republican Matt Rosendale for his Congressional seat. While he had been mulling the idea over since December, Buchanan said that he didn’t make the decision until just days before filing deadline. Buchanan is a noted […]
Billings Gets $3 Million for New Buses
The City of Billings Metropolitan Transit System has announced that it will be receiving $3 million in funding through the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Grant Program, through the US Department of Transportation (DOT).
Billings School District Ends Mask Mandate
Montana and Billings were among many school districts that lifted their mask mandates over the past week. After two years of having to wear masks in school – in the classroom and on the playground– the happy, jubilant faces of children were visible this week going to school and playing on playgrounds.
Are Dogs Being Poisoned?
Yellowstone County Sheriff, Mike Linder is recommending citizens come forward if their pet has passed under suspicious circumstances.
Commissioners May Extend Response Time for MetraPark Management RFQ
Two of the companies that are likely to submit proposals to manage MetraPark have asked for more time to prepare their proposals – a request that the county commissioners put on the agenda for next week. indicating a willingness to extend it by two weeks. The deadline is currently Feb. 4.
Governor Listens to Problems by Local Crime Fighters
With the next state legislative session looming on the horizon, one of the biggest issues before it will surely be the issue of crime, which is especially true for Yellowstone County and Billings where crime has been escalating at a faster pace than the rest of the state.
City Loses Franchise Fee Case
The City of Billings has lost a case filed against it for charging illegal franchise fees for 26 years on utility services it provides city residents. Filed by six city ratepayers, the case has been on-going for over three years, after having been a contentious issue since the city imposed the fees in 1992. Both […]
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 […]
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 […]