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 […]
Election Results
The most welcomed results of the election on Tuesday, for the City of Billings was the success of the Public Safety Mill Levy. The measure was passed by a comfortable margin, 19,839 to 12,787.
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 Leaders Launch Levy Campaign for Public Safety
Officials in the City of Billings launched a campaign on Tuesday to pass a safety mill levy this fall – one aimed at curbing the rapid increase in crime in Billings.
Billings Bypass Progress
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 […]
City Announces Electric Power Charging Station in Billings
The City of Billings celebrated its entry into the business of selling electricity to fuel electric vehicles, last week. Demonstrating the cutting of ties to carbon-based fuels, rather than a ribbon cutting, the Mayor of Billings, Bill Cole, cut a gas hose with an electric saw, announcing that six electric vehicle charging stations are now […]
House Pets Under House Arrest in Yellowstone County
Following the diagnosis of rabies in a skunk near Huntley in Yellowstone County on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, some pets in the county are being placed under a 60-day quarantine.
COVID-19 Vaccine Available to All Montanans April 1
Governor Gianforte announced on March 16 that the COVID-19 vaccine will be available for all Montanans beginning on April 1, 2021. In a press conference, Gianforte said, “A few months ago, projections estimated Montanans 16 and older would be eligible for the vaccine as late as mid-July. Today, I’m pleased to announce that we’re moving […]
Attorney Asserts County’s Appointment To Heights Water Board Made in Error
An attorney for the Billings Heights Water District sent a letter to the Yellowstone County Commissioners stating that they did not have the authority to replace their appointee to the water district board.