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Kerns and Woo are insightful contributors

Dear Editor,  I have never read a better explanation on what has happened to true journalism than what Krayton Kerns wrote Feb. 1, 2019. Mr. Kerns, that was put together so even a child could understand what has happened.

 Is One Big Sky District (OBSD) Practical?

Dear Editor, First of all, Hammes Co. of Madison, WI, operating as Landmark LLC, is both conducting the feasibility studies and would also be the developer.  Second, over $500,000 of taxpayer funds, consisting of city funds and related local partnership tax increment funds, have gone into this “study.” 

Vote like your freedoms depend on it, because they do!

Dear Editor, I am an emigrant from Communist China. My grandfather originally came to America as a Chinese coolie laborer in the early 1900s when America was building its transcontinental railroads. The Chinese men worked long hard hours to send their modest wages back to China to support their families. They had no intention of bringing their […]

City’s attorneys say franchise fee suit could benefit judges

EARLY RELEASE OF STORY-Originally published in the 6/8/18 print edition of Yellowstone County news. BILLINGS — Attorneys for the City of Billings have responded to a class action suit over utility franchise fees by saying district judges may not be able to hear the case because of a conflict of interest — they may benefit […]

Billings group files class action lawsuit against City of Billings

Billings group files class action lawsuit against City of Billings

BILLINGS — Six Billings residents have filed a class action lawsuit against the City of Billings, claiming officials are illegally collecting franchise fees on city utility bills. At issue is a practice used by City of Billings officials since 1993 that levies franchise fees as part of city utilities bills. “It’s an illegal tax,” said […]