Heights Water Board Held Meeting in Parking Lot; Plans Second Meeting at Oasis Waterpark

The Heights Water District will hold their second meeting with newly elected board members on Wednesday, May 19, 6 pm at the Oasis Waterpark, 543 Aronson Avenue. Their first meeting was held in the parking lot of the Heights Water District offices. Continued conflict and uncertainty among former and new board members and administrators regarding […]
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 […]
Lockwood School Trustee Arrested on Rape/Sexual Assault Charges

The Lockwood community was shocked earlier this week with news that Joe Borgstrom, 61, has been charged with felony rape and sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl. Borgstrom has been an active member of the community including serving seven years on the Lockwood School Board. He is also the proprietor of Automotive Shop Management and […]
Judge Swears in New Board Members Amid Controversy of Heights Water District

Justice of the Peace David Carter swore in the newly elected board members of the Heights Water District on Wednesday morning. The action came amid uncertainty about how the monthly Heights Water District board meeting will unfold Wednesday evening. There remained uncertainty about whether previous board members were still on the board despite the results […]
Governor’s Programs Aim to Get Workers Back to Work
Across the state, business owners and industry organizations are heralding Governor Gianforte’s programs aimed at getting Montanans back to work.
Challengers Sweep Heights Water Board Elections
All open positions on the Heights Water District Board were filled by newcomer challenges in Tuesday’s election—the first election in at least 20 years. But the woes of the board are not going to diminish, as uncertainty still looms about when the terms of the previous board members end and when new board members are […]
Governor’s Programs Aim to Get Workers Back to Work
Across the state, business owners and industry organizations are heralding Governor Gianforte’s programs aimed at getting Montanans back to work.
Mark Morse Plans Run for County Commissioner
Mark Morse is a man of many talents, and now that he is retired, he wants to apply those talents to help run county government.
Gianforte Signs Bill Allowing Patients to Pay Doctors Directly

At a direct patient care facility in Billings, Governor Greg Gianforte today signed a bill expanding access to affordable, high-quality health care.A bill that will allow patients to pay their doctors directly rather than having to go through an insurance company was signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte last week. The bill, SB -101 […]
Lockwood Plans for $3.5 Million St. Vincent Clinic on School Campus
After years of trying to establish some kind of a medical facility in Lockwood, the Lockwood School Board has made a significant step forward to building a St. Vincent Healthcare clinic – but it didn’t happen without some public opposition.