While Yellowstone County outside the city limits of Billings will allow the growing, manufacturing and sale of recreational marijuana, whether those activities will be permissible within the city will be determined by Billings’ voters in a ballot measure in November. read more
The City County Planning Department’s work plan for 2022 continues many of the same projects as 2021 with very few changes, according to Scott Walker, who presented the plan to County Commissioners on Tuesday. read more
Voters in Yellowstone County will not be asked to vote again on the issue of legalizing recreational marijuana, but they will be asked if they like the idea of taxing its sales by 3 percent. read more
Again, Governor Greg Gianforte called on the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to provide Montanans with sufficient opportunity for in-person, public comment on the BLM’s Environmental Assessment of the American Prairie Reserve’s (APR) bison grazing proposal. read more
Just 93 people are responsible for imposing an estimated $10.3 million in costs of public services in Billings annually. They represent a population that disproportionately requires attention from law enforcement, medical care providers and who impose negative economic impacts on … read more
The City of Billings has issued Stage 1, Water Restrictions in response to the record high temperatures and high water demands. The primary restriction is for properties that use the City’s treated water to water lawns. They are being asked, … read more
A state of emergency exists in Montana because of the drought, and officials are taking action to provide resources to assist those impacted and dealing with it. read more
Yellowstone County might be asked to vote once again on the issue of allowing businesses to sell marijuana in the county or whether to tax marijuana sales at 3 percent. read more
Honor Ride for Returning Soldier A soldier who has been missing in action for the past 54 years has been found and will pass through Billings on his way home to Worland, Wyoming. Veterans and patriots throughout the region are … read more
The Billings City Council has approved placing a $7.1 million mill levy on the November 2 ballot for public safety. A study has found that public safety is a high priority of citizens, concerned about the increase in crime in … read more
An empty grocery store shelf is a novel new thing in this post-COVID era. One can ponder about why. Is it because the product is not available, or because the store management lacks the manpower needed to keep shelves stocked? read more
The Worden Ballantine Yellowstone County Water and Sewer District will most likely be the beneficiary of $2.8 million to help fund a $9.5 million water system improvement project. Yellowstone County Commissioners approved, on Tuesday, a letter to the Montana Infrastructure … read more
Roughly speaking, Yellowstone County’s elected officials will get a three percent increase in wages for the next fiscal year, 2021-22. County Commissioners approved, on Tuesday, the recommendation for the increase submitted by the Elected Officials Compensation Board. read more
Early Friday morning crews moved into place an iron statue of a lion that is the mascot for Lockwood High School. Three times larger than the real thing the figure was fabricated at Montana Iron Works. It weighs 3500 pounds. read more
In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, Yellowstone County Commissioners selected Sherry Essman to assume the Republican House Seat (Dist. 52) vacated with the resignation of Rep. Jimmy Patelis. Last Thursday commissioners interviewed Essman and Nelly Nicol who were among three … read more
While receiving $32 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) may be considered something of a windfall for Yellowstone County, there’s a lot of needs in the county and it goes quickly, according to Yellowstone County Commissioners. read more
A section of the Billings Bench Water Association (BBWA) Canal between North 14th and 15th Streets, close to where it flows under the Rims, has slipped about a foot. Residents within a block area have been notified of the situation, … read more
Ever wonder how the salaries are set for the county’s elected officials? read more
Water and sewer rates were increased by the City of Billings by the city council during their meeting Monday evening. They created a special rate tier for businesses which re-sell water to customers living outside the city limits. read more
Dig It Days has some really big news for this year’s event, after having to cancel last year because of COVID restrictions. The second annual Dig It Days will be a two-day special event at MontanaFair, on Thursday and Friday, … read more
