by Michael J. Marino A 36-year-old Billings man is dead after he led police on a chase through the city that ultimately cost him his life. Billings Police Department (BPD) responded to a location near the Ledgestone Hotel off King … read more
by Michael J. Marino A forum held ahead of the June 7 election allowed voters to ask this year’s candidates for Yellowstone County Commissioner – incumbent Denis Pitman and his opponent Mark Morse – questions regarding the issues facing the … read more
Ernest (Ernie) F. Troutman, 59, of Deaver, passed away nine days after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. He was grateful to be home, and he knew how much he was loved by his family and friends. Ernie was born in … read more
Two members of the Heights County Water District Board have submitted resignations. Jeff Engel, the City of Billings’ appointed representative to the board, submitted his resignation to the City, according to City of Billings Administrator Chris Kukulski. read more
by Michael J. Marino At the May 10 meeting of the Yellowstone County Rural Fire Council (YCRFC), Lockwood Fire Chief John Staley stated, “In a year or two, Yellowstone County could find themselves without [ambulance] transport,” and that, “…we’re really … read more
On Wednesday, May 11th Phyllis Catherine (Kate) Fourman Speidel passed away at the age of 95 years old. Kate was born in Twin Township, Darke County, Ohio on November 5th, 1926, to Ray Fourman and Claudine (Weaver) Fourman. She was … read more
Nearly 17,000 Montanans will benefit from a settlement reached between Montana Attorney General (AG) Austin Knudsen and TurboTax, according to a press release on May 6. read more
Protesters gathered on the lawn of the Yellowstone County Courthouse this Mother’s Day to oppose the Supreme Court’s drafted reversal of Roe v. Wade, a historic case that gave women the right to an abortion and other reproductive rights in … read more
Imagine receiving a text from a friend, only to discover… it’s not actually your friend? read more
Governor Greg Gianforte announced Tuesday, April 19, that Montana’s unemployment rate had dropped to 2.3% — a new record. Additionally, Yellowstone County created 4,098 new jobs over the past year, making the county’s unemployment rate a mere 2.5%. Those numbers … read more
If you reach retirement with a significant amount of assets, you’ve done a great job of saving and investing. But now comes another challenge – making that money last. read more
As the project to install new distribution wells pushes forward, the Worden-Ballantine Yellowstone County Water District (WBYC) Board met Monday, April 11 to talk about moving on to the project’s final two phases. read more
A group of local massage therapists from Billings officially filed a federal case against the City on April 6 that challenges a city ordinance that “forces therapists to allow random, unannounced searches of their businesses and patient records,” according to … read more
Emily Pennington, an 18-year-old West High student with special needs, was told recently that she is ineligible to graduate because she will “age out” before her graduation date. This “age out” policy is one that was adopted by School District … read more
The Billings Outlaws have been dormant since 2010, but now the indoor pro football team is back in the limelight, and so is one local up and coming broadcaster, Anderson McNiven. read more
School District 2 must use or lose its COVID relief funding by September of 2024, but the district’s Chief Financial Officer is confident that they have a solid plan to put the money to work in an efficient, mindful manner. … read more
As of press time, it was being estimated 300 trucks would be arriving late Wednesday afternoon in Lockwood as part of the People’s Convoy, which has been inspired and is being organized similar to the Canadian trucker’s Freedom Convoy. The … read more
Yellowstone County Sheriff, Mike Linder is recommending citizens come forward if their pet has passed under suspicious circumstances. read more
Billings Police sent an update Friday, January 28th, releasing additional public criminal justice information to clarify developments in the double homicide investigation. read more
The Department of Justice released information on January 31, relating to Signal Peak’s failing to report injuries, and improperly disposing of mine waste. Signal Peak Energy, LLC (SPE) was sentenced to three years of probation and slapped with a $1 … read more
