Dear Editor, Thanks to the tens of millions of pro-abortion dollars being dumped into the CI-128 campaign, Montanans are being cleverly – and tragically – deceived on what this radical proposal is all about. This measure is NOT about women’s … read more
Dear Editor, A BIG, big thank you to all who helped put the grass fire out on our property last Saturday. Our Worden Volunteer Fire Department personnel are read more
Eva M. Peterson, 96, died on October 10, 2024, at St. John’s Fisher Cottage after a long illness. She was born in Ryegate, Montana, on July 24, 1928, the second child of Charles Verne Johnson and Gladys (Henton) Johnson. She … read more
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of April Marie Kocsis; our kind, brave, caring and generous Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Niece, Cousin and Friend. Our beloved angel rose to the heavens on October 14, 2024, … read more
Vendala Marie Brodmerkle-Martinson, 28, passed away at home with her loved ones, on October 28, 2024. Vendala was born to Roy and Angie, on December 27, 1995, in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. Vendala is the oldest of four. She … read more
Dear Editor, Proponents of CI-128 frame the initiative as the only way to protect abortion rights. But let’s be clear: Montanans already have strong protections for abortion under our state constitution. Since the Armstrong v. State case in 1999, Montana’s … read more
If you are like me, you were probably taught that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. This principle certainly applies to CI-126. While the supporters of CI-126 are claiming it will make politics in Montana … read more
Dear Editor, Fall has come and summer is gone; this big ditch is drained, corn and sugar beets by the ton. Election Ads are everywhere and all of the time; the headaches they cause make aspirin read more
Dear Editor, Montanans, vote “NO” on CI-128 All of us have at least one thing in common: we all began life as infants in a womb. Despite our common beginnings, a disregard for vulnerable human lives at this early developmental … read more
Helmueth Leader, lovingly known as “Mutt,” passed from this life on October 4, 2024, in the home he built with his own hands more than 60 years ago. Born on September 11, 1930, in Billings, MT, Helmueth’s life began on … read more
Dear Editor, Look at all the cardboard you have received in the last two weeks, some may even be the same. Check the address where it came from, Helena, Billings, Bozeman, Elmhurst, IL, Arlington, VA and of course Washington, D.C. … read more
Dear Editor, We have gotten to know Mike Yakawich through his work with the City of Billings when he was a City Councilman, his interaction with the South Billings Urban Renewal as well as with his time and energy with … read more
Dear Editor, The city has lost the trust of the voters. The city maintained the franchise fees which plaintiffs told the council were illegal sales within one week of the MT Supreme Court decision. After six years or more of litigation, … read more
Dear Editor, Please do your research before voting on the three, pathetic constitutional initiatives on Montana’s 2024 ballot (CI-126, CI-127, CI-128). Earlier this year, the petitioners who gathered signatures to get the initiatives on November’s ballot used fraudulent and deceptive … read more
Remembering a morning walk through Ann Morrison Park years ago…we move from under a canopy of trees into the bright sunshine. Our toddler son runs into the bright sunlight first. He stops. Looking at the ground he slowly lifts one … read more
Dear Editor, Bipartisan Letter from Montana Business Leaders Small businesses are at the heart of all American communities—nowhere more than here in Montana. From agriculture to technology, our business leaders understand far better than professional investors and opinion writers that … read more
Paul G. Odegaard, 94, of Billings, died on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, surrounded by family. Paul was born on Aug. 6, 1930, in Hankinson, North Dakota, the son of E. Julius and Minnie (Milbrandt) Brummond. Upon … read more
Dear Editor, With our profit-oriented society, privatization is subject to interpretation. Businesses cut back on material and quality to cut cost, yet increase price. As to health care, to some it means one has to purchase insurance at whatever price … read more
Dear Editor, Healthcare for Working Montanans: Let’s Keep What Works We’ve all heard the age-old maxim, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That applies to our state’s healthcare programs that ensure working Montanans stay healthy, hospitals thrive, and windfall … read more
Dear Editor I’m disgusted by Jon Tester’s lack of virtue which was demonstrated by the full page ads in newspapers falsely accusing Tim Sheehy of shutting down our rural hospitals. Even for Tester, this ad is a new low designed … read more
