Taxation of Renewable Energy Production in Montana Proposed
by Michael J. Marino Rep. Gary Parry (R-Colstrip) introduced House Bill 454, which would impose a tax on the production of renewable resource electricity in Montana, to the House Taxation Committee on Feb. 17.
Huntley Project Wins Back-to-Back State Wrestling Titles
by Michael J. Marino Finishing with 201 total points, Huntley Project’s (HP) Boys’ Wrestling Team earned a back-to-back State Class B/C Championship title on Saturday, Feb. 11 to go with their championship title from last year.
‘Justice for Beau’ Protest Held after Murder at Billings Nightclub
by Michael J. Marino Protesters gathered in front of America’s Wild West Nightclub in Billings on Monday, Feb. 13 to demand justice after a fatal shooting last weekend in the club’s parking lot that took the life of 21-year-old Beau “Harlan” Beaumont.
Best Selling Author, Billings Native to Share Story at TEDX this Fall
by Michael J. Marino In 2015, Adam Gunton was found unresponsive by Laurel police from an overdose; he was not breathing and had no pulse. He survived, but he said, “I continued to suffer in my addiction for two more years,” ending up homeless in Billings and banned from the Montana Rescue Mission shelter. Fast forward […]
YWCA First to Reap Benefits of Local Pot Tax
by Michael J. Marino The City of Billings allocated the first $200,000 in local marijuana taxes to the YWCA Women’s Shelter, according to Finance Director Andy Zoeller.
CHINESE SPY BALLOON
Timeline of Events, From Sighting to Shoot Down by Michael J. Marino The President of the United States was aware of the Chinese spy balloon for several days prior to Billings media spotting it traversing the sky in Montana. The Associated Press (AP) reports the White House did not notify the public about the balloon […]
Transgender Healthcare Bill Draws Over 100 Speakers to Helena
by Michael J. Marino Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee heard over five hours of testimony on Jan. 27 regarding Senate Bill 99, a bill sponsored by Sen. John Fuller (R-Kalispell), which would restrict Montana children from receiving gender affirming medical care. A total of 137 people came either to support or oppose the bill, […]
Huntley Project Coach Stookey Named Among ‘Most Elite’ Coaches in U.S.
by Michael J. Marino The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) selected Huntley Project Head Volleyball Coach, Iona Stookey, among 22 other coaches across the U.S. for the 2021-22 National Coach of the Year award on Jan. 16. Prior to this, Stookey had been named Volleyball Coach of the Year for the fall […]
Commissioners to Name Replacement for Legislative Resignation on Tuesday
by Evelyn Pyburn Yellowstone County Commissioners will conduct interviews of candidates, on Monday morning at 10 am, to replace Rep. Mallerie Stromswold (R), Billings. Stromswold resigned her seat in the Montana State Legislature House District 50, just weeks after assuming office. She cited as reasons: “logistical challenges” and “significant backlash” for sometimes voting contrary to […]
Skyview Falcons Prevail in Close Game with Great Falls
by Michael J. Marino It was a basketball game that kept everyone on the edge of their seats Saturday afternoon, Jan. 7, at Great Falls High School when the Skyview Falcons beat the Great Falls Bison with a score of 48-41.