Obituary: James “Jim” F. Nagel
James “Jim” F. Nagel, 84, of Billings, MT, passed away from natural causes at the Parkview Care Center on May 14, 2020. read more
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Obituary: Jennifer Loraine McCollum
A beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend, Jennifer Loraine McCollum left this world on May 15, 2020, unexpectedly at age 34. She was known by her family and friends as JJ. Jennifer will be deeply missed by all who knew … read more
Think the CSKT Water Compact Doesn’t Concern You? Think Again!
Dear Editor, I am on the Board for the Montana Cattlemen’s Association, and wanted to bring this up to remind people this issue is not dead and we hope it is not moving forward yet. read more
Mail-in Ballots Allow for Social Distancing
Dear Editor, To limit the spread of COVID-19, Governor Bullock issued an Executive Directive, with unanimous Legislature leadership bi-partisan support, allowing Montana’s counties to use all mail-in ballots for the June 2 primary election. read more
Rosendale Understands Healthcare Concerns
Dear Editor, No matter where you fall politically, I think everyone can agree that our healthcare system is broken. read more
Montana Supreme Court Rules Ballot Deadline Unchanged
HELENA, MT – The Secretary of State’s Office won the ruling granted by the Supreme Court to maintain the deadline for the return of ballots in the primary election to June 2, by 8:00 p.m. read more
Let’s Give Bullock the AOK to Fully Re-Open
Dear Editor, I am respectfully requesting that you give our Governor, Steve Bullock permission to re-open our State. It appears that he is afraid to do it without your approval. Stephen Nixon Shepherd, MT read more
THE FINANCIAL FOCUS What Can Investors Learn from Cyclists?
May is National Bike Month. Of course, millions of Americans enjoy biking, so there’s reason to celebrate. But even if you’re not much of a rider, you can apply some of the guidelines and lessons of bicycling to other areas … read more
FINANCIAL FOCUS Business Owners: More Help on the Way
If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably gone through a range of emotions recently. A few weeks ago, as part of the $2 trillion CARES Act, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was launched to provide $349 billion to help small … read more
Roundabouts are un-American! Your Fancy Education Does Not Know Better
Dear Editor, So, who’s the doofus that decided we needed another roundout aka roundabout on Highway 312? Probably the same doofus from MDT that told my wife they know what’s best for us. read more
Is Not Covering Gossip a Shortcoming for YCN?
Dear Editor, In this time of being anti social, reading old books which were fact checked and proof read may be helpful. Found a 1930,s book written by O. Hallesby of Oslo Norway, I found a few things I would to … read more
Hunting by helicopter?
Dear Editor, I believe hunters in Montana know that it is illegal to use an aircraft to hunt game animals. Actually it is also illegal to use an aircraft to locate such animals. read more
Obituary: Earlene Drake
Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, & above all, Sister passed away quietly on May 11, 2020 at the Billings Clinic Hospital. Earlene was born in Sheridan, WY on April 9, 1932 to Therone and Dorothy Bartlett. She graduated from Billings Senior … read more
Obituary: Daniel Scott Kautz
Surrounded by his loving family, Daniel Kautz joined his son Kurt “Cubby” Kautz in heaven on April 21st, 2020. Dan was born August 12th1954 to Margaret (Alles) and James Kautz joining his sisters Bonnie, Susan, and brother Jim. The family … read more
Obituary: Dianne V. Parshall
Dianne Valerie Koppelman Parshall, 57, passed away peacefully at Laurel Health and Rehabilitation Center on May 1, 2020. A private family service will be held in Montana this summer. read more
MetraPark Rally Intentionally Misconstrued
Dear Editor, On April 20, the Billings Gazette published what I believe is an intentionally misleading front page story concerning a prayer event on MetraPark property. The story and headline were intended to make the reader believe the event, and … read more
Voting and Driving
Dear Editor, Voting and driving can be the same, On multi lane roads with intersections or roundabouts you need to be in the proper lane or you will be going in the wrong direction. read more
Obituary: Virginia “Ginny” Phyllis Blake Walker
Virginia “Ginny” Phyllis Blake Walker died peacefully at her home in Fullerton, California, on April 12, 2020. A private family service will be held in Montana in June. read more
Memory Lane Goes Back to Willard
Dear Editor, Age may have dulled some memories—but not all. As I remember it, I was 12 years old, in the 7th grade of a Wheatland County K-12 school. Summer vacation had just started. In those days, school ended in … read more
Get off Your High Horse
Dear Editor, I am addressing Krayton Kerns. What makes you think that the Texas students who chartered a plane are in any way a normal reflection of today’s college students? read more
