Huntley Project Takes 3rd at State Basketball
In a tight game on Saturday afternoon, the Huntley Project boys’ basketball team earned third place after fighting their way into the consolation final following a heartbreaking loss against Lodge Grass.
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 […]
Three Statewide Wrestling Scholarships Available
Alexander Zander Blewett III, a trial lawyer from the personal injury law firm of Hoyt & Blewett PLLC in Great Falls is offering three $1,000 scholarships to the top student/wrestlers around the state of Montana for wrestlers in classes AA, A, and B/C. Blewett has been offering this scholarship for the past 15 years.
Governor Gianforte Visits Yellowstone County Schools
Last Friday, Governor Gianforte traveled to Billings with State Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen, visiting Elder Grove Elementary School where he read “The Cat in the Hat” to first graders. Gianforte and Arntzen then visited with administrators, teachers, and parents of the Billings School District in a roundtable discussion regarding the challenges faced by […]
Historic Weekend for Billings Livestock Commission
This past weekend, the Billings Livestock Commission set new records as 573 head of horses were offered over three days. The top horse sold for $67,000, while 97 horses sold for at least $10,000 and 33 brought in over $20,000.
Medical School Coming to Billings
In a joint press release with the Big Sky Economic Development (BSED), Rocky Vista University (RVU) announced this week that it had chosen a site in Billings as the proposed location for a four-year medical school.
Unmasked? Will Schools Stop Requiring Masks?
Two weeks ago, Governor Gianforte rescinded the statewide mask mandate, and since then, local schools have been working to figure out what their policies should be regarding masks for their students and staff. Balancing the needs of various groups with differing interests and wishes is something with which school boards are very familiar.
New Athletic Director to Take Over at Shepherd Schools
At the Shepherd School Board meeting on Wednesday, February 10, the Board voted to hire Tina Downing as the Athletic Director at Shepherd Schools in the 2021-2022 school year.
Billings Public Library to Reopen
The Billings Public Library will once again be open to the public beginning on February 1, 2021. The hours of the library will be from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Visits will be limited to 30 minutes per patron. Seven computers will be available to the public for 30-minute sessions which cannot be renewed. Special […]
Information Sought in Homicide
The Billings Police Department is seeking any information which the public may have regarding the homicide of Manuel Martinez. Martinez was shot and killed on November 30, 2020, at approximately 8:20 PM near the intersection of 4thStreet West and Broadwater Avenue. Martinez was known to frequently attend the church near this location.