Purchase Miller Building In order to secure their options, the Yellowstone County Commissioners are making an offer to purchase the Miller Building in downtown for future expansion of county departments. read more
The Billings Heights Water District has quietly functioned through its 63 year history providing water to what is now a “city” of some 30,000 people, without much fanfare, but for a while now there have been growing rumbles about how … read more
Following an exceptionally warm month of January, the first week of February brought winter back to Big Sky Country, and with it came slick roads. On Friday, February 5, 2021, at approximately 8:07 AM, the Billings Fire Department was responding … read more
Wednesday afternoon, Governor Greg Gianforte held his first bill signing ceremony. He signed into law SB-65 which shields businesses, health care providers, nonprofit organizations, and places of worship from COVID-19 lawsuits. In signing the law, Gianforte moved forward as he … read more
With Metra Park officials seeking public input as to what the community would like to see emerge in the recently opened-up spaces at the facility, one of the dozens of citizens interviewed by the master planners has put forth a … read more
As the bill that would eliminate liability for businesses regarding contracting COVID-19, makes its way through the state legislature, Governor Greg Gianforte is waiting for it to land on his desk. He has promised that as soon as he can … read more
Will adding to regulations for businesses who offer massage services help curb illegal human trafficking and prostitution? The Billings City Council is moving forward with a proposal to impose more regulations on businesses that provide massage therapy, including an additional … read more
Montana businesses no longer have to operate within constrained hours and reduced capacity because of COVID-19, by order of Governor Greg Gianforte on Wednesday. The order eliminates the restraints imposed mid-November by former Governor Steve Bullock. Gianforte said the order … read more
Yellowstone County and the City of Billings are exploring in earnest the possibility of consolidating local government offices in the Stillwater Building. read more
At the forefront of legislation being considered in the first week of the Montana State Legislature is a bill that will offer liability protections to businesses, health care providers, places of worship, and nonprofit organizations regarding meeting COVID-19 mandates. Senator … read more
Local COVID health mandates have been rescinded by Yellowstone County Health Officer John Felton. Felton announced the change in a press conference on Thursday, saying the change is effective immediately. The rescinding of local orders does not affect those of … read more
Despite the lack of press conferences announcing as much, the number of positive COVID cases has been declining in Montana since early November. The number of cases daily is back down to the level at which they hovered at the … read more
After making a number of changes to Project Recode, the Billings City Council passed the new zoning regulations in First Reading by a wide margin on Monday evening. Next Monday, the City Council will take up Project Recode in Second … read more
On Wednesday, Montana joined 16 other states in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case State of Texas v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of Georgia, State of Michigan and State of Wisconsin. Supporting Texas, Montana is … read more
“Slow down” is the general message that the Billings City Council is receiving from local builders who see problems in Project Recode’s revised zoning regulations. The three and half year rewrite of the codes is now being considered by the … read more
Because property tax bills won’t get out on time, taxpayers will get an additional 30 days in which to pay their taxes. read more
For the time being most businesses in Yellowstone County can breath a sigh of relief – at least until November 9. In a press conference on Monday, County Health Officer John Felton did not shut down business activity as he … read more
Because Montanan’s minimum wage is tied to the rate of inflation, Montanans will see an increase in the minimum wage beginning January 1, 2021, to $8.75 per hour. The current minimum wage is $8.65 per hour. read more
Yellowstone County could once again face social restrictions if the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to climb, warned County Health Officer John Felton during a press conference this week. If the number of new COVID cases in Yellowstone County … read more
A zone change request for Cherry Creek Estates in the Heights was tabled by commissioners on Tuesday, until the next meeting of the Board of County Commissioners on October 6. (The County Commissioners will not hold a meeting next Tuesday … read more
