Ari The Yellowstone County delegation poses for a picture in the Montana House of Representatives Chambers Monday afternoon. Included in the group photo are four legislators not in the group picture. Can you recognize and identify your State Representative and … read more
by Evelyn Pyburn Yellowstone County Commissioners will conduct interviews of candidates, on Monday morning at 10 am, to replace Rep. Mallerie Stromswold (R), Billings. Stromswold resigned her seat in the Montana State Legislature House District 50, just weeks after assuming … read more
by Michael J. Marino It was a basketball game that kept everyone on the edge of their seats Saturday afternoon, Jan. 7, at Great Falls High School when the Skyview Falcons beat the Great Falls Bison with a score of … read more
Easing Access to Public Defenders by Michael J. Marino Testimony was given Monday, Jan. 9 to the House Judiciary Committee regarding House Bill (HB) 111, which would make it easier for people to get a public defender when involved in … read more
by Michael J. Marino Wedgewood Homes, a real estate group based in Redondo Beach, California, recently bought 54 homes from HomeFront – formerly the Billings Housing Authority – in a single $13 million transaction. These include 51 single-family residences and … read more
Neil Danielson, 69, of Worden, Montana, passed away on December 28, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born on October 13, 1953, to Duane and Jean in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He graduated from Rapid City Stevens … read more
by Michael J. Marino Elected officials from across the state gathered in Helena on Monday, Jan. 2 and were sworn in for the 2023 Regular Session of Montana Legislature. read more
by Michael J. Marino The parties involved in a negligence lawsuit against Rimrock Park Apartments and BP Asset Management (BPAM) have agreed to engage in mediation “in light of the unique circumstances of this case,” according to recent court filings. read more
Dear Editor, I saw a sign flash on a casino billboard “Hunger can happen to anyone.” Yes, it can, if you are a person of addictions. read more
Dear Editor, Too many people today ask what has happened to our country! read more
by Evelyn Pyburn A 35-year veteran of the Lockwood Fire Department, Keith Kober, has been named as a Deputy State Fire Marshall. In assuming the new job, Kober will be retiring from his position as Captain at the Lockwood Fire Department … read more
by Evelyn Pyburn Citizens who spoke to County Commissioners, many of whom were election judges or poll watchers, itemized a number of things they were concerned about when it comes to accurate and secure elections. From the integrity of machines, … read more
by Michael J. Marino Looking ahead to a citizen-led review of the Billings City Charter, City Council Member Jennifer Owen said, “There are some questions people should be wrestling with.” read more
Dear Editor, How heart-warming to see Brittney Griner freed from a Russian prison and on her way home. read more
Dear Editor, When you begin law school when you are over 40 years old, you end up being with a number of fellow students who are a little over half your age. I remember a female student who was about … read more
by Michael J. Marino After being selected President of the Montana State Senate, Sen. Jason Ellsworth (R-Hamilton) gave a speech in which he said, “We›re going to have an opportunity next session, because we›re going to have a supermajority, to … read more
by Michael J. Marino A complaint filed earlier this year alleges the Rimrock Park Apartments off Burnstead Drive in Billings have been “severely neglected” since August 2019, when the buildings were sold to Rimrock Holdings LLC, and BP Asset Management … read more
Henry A. McNeel was born on November 21, 1936, to John A. McNeel and Mary Lou Gilmore McNeel Manning in New Castle, CO. Hank passed away Novermber 15, 2022, just a week before his 86th birthday. Hank was a weed … read more
by Evelyn Pyburn Amid rumors that anesthesiologists were quitting jobs and some were leaving Billings, The Billings Clinic and Billings Anesthesiology have announced the signing of a new contract between the two organizations. read more
by Michael J. Marino A coalition of 22 states, led by Montana Attorney General (AG) Austin Knudsen, called on the federal executive branch to withdraw its vaccine mandate for healthcare workers on Thursday, Nov. 17. read more
