Yellowstone Ice Gets ‘Cool’ New Location in Downtown Billings
by Michael J. Marino Up to 631,000 pounds of ice can be stored at the new facility of Yellowstone Ice & Water (YIW) off 1st Avenue North in downtown Billings, according to General Manager, Jeff Deimling. YIW has been in business for nearly half a century offering purified water and ice to the greater Billings […]
Inquest Set to Answer Questions About Suicide at Billings Pre-Release
by Michael J. Marino Warning: Please be advised the following article contains content which some may find disturbing. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or feelings, DON’T WAIT – CALL 988 right away. Help is available 24/7. You are not alone. A coroner’s inquest is scheduled later this year to […]
Governor Vetoes Three Bills after 68th Legislature
by Michael J. Marino Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed 86 of the 89 bills state lawmakers sent for his approval this week, while he vetoed three – House Bills (HB) 33, 693 and 748.
PFA Water Tests Cancelled at WBYC Meeting; Krum Likely to Resign as Manager
by Michael J. Marino Testing for a group of harmful chemicals known as “PFAs” was cancelled after the May 8 meeting of the Worden-Ballantine Yellowstone County (WBYC) Water and Sewer District. Also, district manager and bookkeeper, Dan Krum said he may step down from the manager position due to licensing requirements.
Eleven Suspects Charged, One Dead After Major Drug Trafficking Bust
by Michael Marino The U.S. Attorney’s Office reports that ten persons arrested for alleged drug trafficking on two Indian Reservations and in three counties were arraigned in federal court April 21. Another individual was arraigned on April 20 for a related case, according to U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana, Jesse Laslovich.
Northwestern Energy to Appeal Court Order Vacating Permit
by Michael J. Marino NorthWestern Energy (NWE) says they plan to appeal a recent court decision which vacates the company’s air quality permit for the Yellowstone County Generating Station, a gas-powered energy plant, which was under construction near Laurel prior to the ruling.
Governor Seeks PublicComment on 13th District Court Judge Applicants
by Michael J. Marino As Judge Michael Moses announced his retirement from the bench, effective July 1, Governor Greg Gianforte is now seeking public comment regarding four applicants who might be appointed to take his place on the 13th Judicial District Court of Yellowstone County. Montana law requires the Governor to solicit applications to fill a […]
USS Billings Changes Command
by Michael J. Marino The first combat ship of the United States Navy to ever be named after the Magic City, the USS Billings, held a change of command ceremony March 23, at the ship’s home base in Jacksonville, Florida.
Bill to Reverse Recreational Weed Tabled in Committee
by Michael J. Marino Lawmakers tabled a bill in Senate Committee on March 30 which would eliminate recreational use of marijuana in Montana, as well as revise numerous other parts of state marijuana law.
Large Billings Protest Held Against Senate Bill 99
by Michael J. Marino Protesters gathered Friday, March 31 in downtown Billings to voice their opposition of SB 99, a bill which prohibits gender-affirming medical care for minors in Montana and threatens doctors with a penalty if they go against the bill’s provisions. SB 99 passed the state Senate by a vote of 32-17 on […]