If you own a small business, you typically don’t get a lot of recognition – so you may be pleased to learn that March 29 is National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day. You might not necessarily think of your … read more
Dear Editor, Thanks for your coverage of the Heights Water District. After Friday’s article and the Heights Task Force meeting, I had no idea of the size of the district in the Heights. It will be a good change to … read more
Calvin James Hoffman, 61, of Billings died at the Billings Clinic on February 28th 2021 at 6:20 PM. He was surrounded by family. read more
On Thursday, February 25, 2021, Walter Siewert, loving husband and father of two sons, Paul Edward and Steven, passed away at age 94. read more
Harry Moore was born July 26, 1933, and passed away February 18, 2021. He was born in Columbus and grew up in Fishtail. In November of 1956 he married Ann Collins. read more
Dear Editor, The first of many “Biden” blessings has arrived. Gentleman Joe cancelled “fraccing” his first day in the saddle, limiting future domestic oil production, raising the price of crude oil — “Voila”, the price of gasoline in Billings is … read more
This was “tax reform week” at the Montana Legislature. Many of Governor Gianforte’s Montana Comeback tax proposals had committee hearings this week with tremendous support. The House Taxation Committee heard two of these bills, and the Senate Taxation Committee took … read more
Cherri left us far too early on January 23rd at the age of 59. She passed away due to complications with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, 3 months and 1 day after her initial diagnosis. Cherri did not suffer and went calmly … read more
We’re now well into what’s known as “Tax Season.” If your income in 2020 was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, your tax return will reflect it. However, if your earnings were fairly normal last year, you might look at your … read more
HELENA- I am excited to report that two of the first bills to reach Governor Gianforte’s desk will open our state’s economy and strengthen the 2nd Amendment rights of Montanans. Senate Bill 65 to limit COVID-19 liability and House Bill … read more
Dear Editor, I’d like to give a “shout-out” to all the overlooked, non-essential workers in America. read more
Nancy Kay Pollock, 59, of Billings gained her angel wings on Feb. 5, 2021. Nancy was born in Billings on Oct. 6, 1961, to Ronald and Violet (Krum) Balzer. read more
from Representative Barry Usher From the State Capitol: We’re one month into the legislative session. The highlight of the week was Governor Gianforte delivering his first State of the State address where he laid out his Montana Comeback Plan. read more
Dear Editor, This bill is dangerous for Montanans. Sportsmen, Beware! Montana voters passed I-161 in 2010 to limit guaranteed outfitter tags. read more
Cherri Jean Carney, age 59, of Ballantine passed away on January 23, 2021 due to complications from cancer with her family by her side. A full obituary will follow, as well as a celebration of Cherri’s life at a later … read more
Dear Editor, Jen J. Larson, Sir/Ma’am, you are a PROUD LIAR! (I still don’t know your gender). I qualify that by the fact that the GIM (godless imbecilic moron) that is illegally occupying the Oval Office just cut 11,000 jobs … read more
Joan Leslie (Austin) Branger went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 23rd, 2021. Although we feel it was short, Joan lived a full and fruitful life. She was born October 11th, 1953 in Billings, MT. … read more
Word has been received of the death of George “Butch” Lee Harmon, 77, of Lawton. Mr. Harmon passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in Lawton, OK. read more
Leo Laurence Sherrodd, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away on January 21, 2021, after months of failing health. He was 85 years old. His wife Charlotte was by his side. read more
Dear Editor, I have always been an independent voter and have a basic respect for the views of each side of the spectrum. The extremes of either side are wing nuts. In the United States, we have our left-wing nuts … read more
