Johnson Lane Interchange bypass date moved up
The diverging diamond interchange proposed as part of the Billings Bypass at Johnson Lane and Interstate 90 in Lockwood will be built two to three years earlier than originally planned. read more
Author Archives: Evelyn Pyburn
OBSD takes a nose dive
The legislation upon which hopes of funding One Big Sky District were pinned failed to pass through committee to the floor of the Senate last week. SB 340, which would enable 406 Impacts Districts, tied in the Senate Taxation Committee, … read more
Bernhardt cold case solved after 45 years
For 45 years the mystery of who killed Clifford and Linda Bernhardt, both just 24 years old, has haunted their families and citizens of Billings, but none more so than law enforcement officers, who never gave up trying to solve … read more
Next Step for Lockwood
The next step in the development of the Lockwood TEDD (Targeted Economic Development District) is to identify what projects should first be pursued in the development of the district. read more
CodeRED is active
CodeRED is active Yellowstone County’s emergency services are fully operational as participants of CodeRED. Now, to make the emergency alert system completely effective for the county requires the participation of citizens by downloading the CodeRed app. The county’s Disaster and … read more
Public Union files two lawsuits against County
by Evelyn Pyburn The Federation of Public Employees, which represents Yellowstone County employees, has filed two law suits against Yellowstone County, claiming unfair labor practices. read more
Old Hardin Road zoning denied
by Evelyn Pyburn In a 3-0 vote, Yellowstone County Commissioners denied a zone change application for property on Old Hardin Road, last Tuesday. The rejection was in keeping with a recommendation for denial from the County Zoning Commission. The request … read more
One Big Sky Center Amendment Dead
by Evelyn Pyburn The failure of the Billings City Council to approve an amendment to its agreement with Landmark has created a hiccup in plans for One Big Sky District (OBSD), but it’s not going to alter plans by the … read more
Lockwood Water & Sewer discussion postponed
by Evelyn Pyburn The Lockwood Water and Sewer District Board postponed a planned discussion about reducing reserve treatment capacity for the Lockwood Sewer System, because only three board members were present at their meeting Wednesday evening. The decision is important … read more
Airport Road & Main Street getting upgraded
by Evelyn Pyburn Public meetings were held, this week, to give the public a peek at preliminary designs for the Airport Road and Main Street intersection in Billings. The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback regarding their plans … read more
One Big Sky receives support by City Council
by Evelyn Pyburn Public discussion has swirled with questions following the acceptance by the Billings City Council of a 400-page master plan for One Big Sky District, last week. It passed in a 7-3 vote with Brent Cromley, Frank Ewalt … read more
City of Billings developing new water source
by Evelyn Pyburn The City of Billings is in the process of developing a secondary source of water to serve the westend of the city with the development of an $84 million reservoir and treatment plant at Shiloh Road and … read more
Yellowstone County’s needs be over the next five to eight years
by Evelyn Pyburn During mid-year budget review on Tuesday, Director of Finance Kevan Bryan asked county commissioners to reflect on that question before the mid-summer’s fiscal year budget hearings. The key to successfully managing the county’s budget, said Bryan, is … read more
One Big Sky District: our local $2.5 Billion Project
by Evelyn Pyburn BILLINGS – The boards of Big Sky Economic Development (BSED) approved committing up to $300,000 for the next step of funding needed for One Big Sky District (OBSD), last week. It will be part of $578,000 being … read more
New Chamber of Commerce formed (based in Billings)
Originally published for the 1/4/19 print edition of the Yellowstone County News. A group of local business owners have announced the formation of the Yellowstone Area Chamber of Commerce. The group was formed in response to a growing belief among … read more
Second water depot coming to Lockwood
The Lockwood Water and Sewer District (LWSD) is finalizing plans to build a second bulk water service site. The site will be at the corner of Johnson Lane and Prairie Drive. The LWSD board has agreed to purchase the property … read more
TEDD expansion advances, school says they were misled
Published for the 11/2/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News. LOCKWOOD — A proposal to expand the TEDD (Targeted Economic Development District) in Lockwood passed first reading at a public hearing on Tuesday, with an amendment that would direct 25 … read more
U.S. Attorney: Arrests, drug seizures show Project Safe Neighborhoods is working
Originally published in the 10/19/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News. BILLINGS — In the past six months, law enforcement officers have charged 105 persons in federal and state court, seized 160 pounds of methamphetamine and confiscated 52 firearms … read more
U.S. Attorney: Arrest, drug seizures show Project Safe Neighborhood is working
BILLINGS — In the past six months, law enforcement officers have charged 105 persons in federal and state court, seized 160 pounds of methamphetamine and confiscated 52 firearms from the Yellowstone County community as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a … read more
New ladder truck on the horizon for Lockwood Fire
Originally published in the 10/12/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News. LOCKWOOD — Sometime during the next two to three years the Lockwood Fire District Board must consider replacing its ladder fire truck, an expenditure that could reach almost a … read more
