by Evelyn Pyburn In general, it could be concluded that county commissioners across the state do not like a piece of legislation that would require “government entities to record their public meeting in audio and video format.” read more
by Michael J. Marino In 2015, Adam Gunton was found unresponsive by Laurel police from an overdose; he was not breathing and had no pulse. He survived, but he said, “I continued to suffer in my addiction for two more years,” … read more
by Michael J. Marino The City of Billings allocated the first $200,000 in local marijuana taxes to the YWCA Women’s Shelter, according to Finance Director Andy Zoeller. read more
by Evelyn Pyburn It’s true. Many Montanans do not fully realize the extent to which, as citizens, they have a right to access public documents and attend public meetings. Montana citizens have “a right to know” almost everything state and … read more
by Evelyn Pyburn Former Yellowstone County Commissioner and lifelong Billings businessman, James A. “Ziggy” Ziegler, died on Jan. 19 at age 89, following a battle with cancer. Mention the name “Ziggy” in Billings and everyone knows who you are talking … read more
by Evelyn Pyburn The issue of paying an attorney who was not engaged by the board at a public meeting was again a primary topic of concern at the monthly meeting of the Heights County Water Board last Wednesday. read more
Additional Colstrip Supply at “No Price” by Evelyn Pyburn NorthWestern Energy has acquired Avista’s share of Colstrip Units 3 & 4, with no purchase price. NorthWestern Energy and Avista announced the agreement, which NorthWestern Energy proclaimed will enable it to … read more
by Michael J. Marino The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) selected Huntley Project Head Volleyball Coach, Iona Stookey, among 22 other coaches across the U.S. for the 2021-22 National Coach of the Year award on Jan. 16. … read more
Dear Editor, Kudos for a job well done on the December 30 issue–Lives of Yellowstone County. You chose important people from a large area — both in space and time — and you chose well. I enjoyed reading the mini … read more
by Evelyn Pyburn The new road that will connect the new Yellowstone River Bridge to Main Street and Hwy. 312 is proposed to be called Trailhead Road. The news comes with a report of what the roads will look like … 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
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 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
The company that has an agreement with the County to book entertainment events for MetraPark has filed a brief with the court to dismiss a request to amend the original suit which would allow a request to invalidate their 18-month-old … read more
by Arren Kimbel-Sannit Montana Free Press On Aug. 12, 21-year-old Billings Republican Rep. Mallerie Stromswold signed a letter withdrawing from her legislative race and forwarded it to the Yellowstone County Republican Central Committee, which, after a delay, mailed it to the Montana … 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
by Evelyn Pyburn Billings attorney, Gene Jarussi is persisting with his challenge against Yellowstone County regarding the RFP they issued for the private management of MetraPark, despite the County’s decision to discontinue the RFP (request for proposals) process. Jarussi has … read more
Having dropped the process of finding a company to manage MetraPark, Yellowstone County Commissioners are taking up the search for a manager for the county-owned facility. The need to replace the former manager, retiring Bill Dutcher, was put on hold, … read more
If you were among the early birds to get out to vote in the Shepherd and Huntley Districts, you may have been turned away. Ballots were, unfortunately, late on arrival to those locations. Those who were denied this morning are … read more
Billings Attorney Gene Jarussi’s case against Yellowstone County regarding the privatization of management of Metra Park is awaiting a decision by Judge Rod Souza of the 13th District Court of Yellowstone County as to whether the case will be dismissed. … read more
