Changes to Transportation Plan Get Approved
by Evelyn Pyburn Amendments to the 2022-24 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Yellowstone County were approved by Yellowstone County Commissioners on Tuesday. The proposed amendments must now be approved by the City Council of Billings, before going to the PCC (Policy Coordinating Committee) for approval on April 18.
Rail Authority Applies for Federal Grant for Passenger Rail Service
by Evelyn Pyburn The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority (BSPRA) has submitted its proposal for a southern passenger rail in Montana to the Corridor ID Program of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Water District Hires Marketing Firm to Conduct Image Campaign
by Evelyn Pyburn The Heights County Water District needs to be promoted to its customers to improve its image and to make citizens more aware from where their water comes, according to the District’s manager Peyton Brookshire. Brookshire presented a proposal to the District Board during their monthly meeting last Wednesday. It calls for spending […]
SD2 Board Candidates Speak Out
by Evelyn Pyburn Three candidates vying for positions on the board of trustees for Billings School District 2 were speakers at a “meet and greet” sponsored by Bill and Sabra Stene, last Thursday evening.
County Commissioners to Pursue MetraPark Manager
by Evelyn Pyburn On Tuesday, County Commissioners approved a contract with Venue Solutions Group (VSG) that includes a search for a general manager for MetraPark.
SD2 Board Candidates Speak Out
by Evelyn Pyburn Three candidates vying for positions on the board of trustees for Billings School District 2 were speakers at a “meet and greet” sponsored by Moms for Liberty, last Thursday evening.
MetraPark Board Considers Doing Search for Manager
by Evelyn Pyburn During the County Commissioners’ board meeting on Tuesday, MetraPark’s interim manager, Tim Goodridge addressed the commissioners about his tenure as the interim manager, the achievements made and that in their search for a permanent manager of MetraPark, he should be that manager.
Heights Water Board Debates Quorum Issue
by Evelyn Pyburn With only three members present, last Wednesday, the Heights County Water District Board debated whether there were enough board members to establish a quorum and whether they could conduct business.
Transparency Too Costly, Claim Local Governments
by Evelyn Pyburn In general, it could be concluded that county commissioners across the state do not like a piece of legislation that would require “government entities to record their public meeting in audio and video format.”
Elections Set for May for Heights Water District, Others
by Evelyn Pyburn The deadline for candidates to file for elections to special district boards in Yellowstone County was February 6. The mail-ballot election date is May 2, which is when school boards also elect new members and mill levies if they seek one. Candidates filing for school board positions have until February 24 to […]