Maxine Turley
Maxine Marie (Polsak) Turley was born June 19, 1941, and passed away December 11, 2020, due to severe Covid-19 complications. read more
Dec182020
Obituary: Maxine Marie Turley
Dec152020
Obituary: John Richard Daubert
John Richard Daubert
John Richard Daubert, 74, of Billings, passed away on Dec. 8, 2020. He was born in Billings on June 12, 1946, to Mary (Brown) Daubert and John Daubert. read more
Dec112020
THE FINANCIAL FOCUS: Consider These Year-end Financial Moves
We’re nearing the end of 2020 – and for many of us, it will be a relief to turn the calendar page on this challenging year. However, we’ve still got a few weeks left, which means you have time to make some year-end financial moves that may work in your favor. read more
Dec112020
Donation Tax Deductions Done Right
Dear Editor,
As we approach the end of 2020 you may be thinking about donating to one of Montana’s charities. Your donation helps these organizations provide critical services, and this year many need your help. read more
Dec102020
Montana Joins Texas Suit Challenging Elections
On Wednesday, Montana joined 16 other states in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case State of Texas v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of Georgia, State of Michigan and State of Wisconsin. Supporting Texas, Montana is urging the court to accept the case against the four states. read more
Dec42020
Hacking Brick is Harder Than It Looks
Dear Editor,
It seems that almost anybody watching someone work believes they can do the job as well or better than the person who is actually doing it, especially if the person watching has never done it before. When I hired on at the brickyard in Lewistown in 1974, the boss pointed to a group of workmen taking wet brick off a conveyer belt and stacking them on small railcars which were then pushed into the kiln for firing. This was called “hacking brick.” read more
Dec42020
Obituary: Wayne Hofferber
Wayne Hofferber passed away at his home November 22, 2020. He was born July 6, 1938, in Billings to Adam and Alice Hofferber. He grew up in Pompeys Pillar and attended Huntley Project High School.
Dec42020
Obituary: Lynn Darrold Sorlie
Lynn Darrold Sorlie
Lynn Darrold Sorlie, 68, of Billings, passed away on November 20, 2020. Lynn was born January 31, 1952, in Hettinger, North Dakota, to Darrold and Vera Sorlie. read more
Dec42020
Obituary: Shari Delp Gardner
Shari Delp Gardner
Shari Delp Gardner, 67, passed away on November 26, 2020. Born August 2, 1953, to Jack and Donna Delp, Shari was raised on the ranch south of Hardin. She graduated from Hardin High School in 1972, and from Montana State University 1976 with a BS in Physical Education and from University of Montana in 1988; but she was always a Bobcat at heart. read more
Dec42020
State Makes Available Counseling Hotline
Governor Steve Bullock today announced a new crisis counseling hotline funded by a $1.6 million federal grant is now available to aid Montanans struggling with their mental health due to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency. read more
Dec42020
Builders Say Affordable Housing at Risk Under New Codes
“Slow down” is the general message that the Billings City Council is receiving from local builders who see problems in Project Recode’s revised zoning regulations. The three and half year rewrite of the codes is now being considered by the City Council. A different set of codes is also being considered by Yellowstone County Commissioners. read more
Dec22020
Missing Woman’s Body Pulled from Yellowstone River
Amelia Rose Brooks (courtesy photo)
The remains of a missing woman were pulled from the Yellowstone River by Yellowstone County Sheriff deputies Saturday morning. The report came in from a resident who located the body lying in shallow water while hunting in the Arrow Island Park area near Shepherd. read more
Nov302020
Obituary: Peter H. Goddard
Peter H. Goddard
1959-2020
On November 17, 2020, Pete passed away suddenly while living in Idaho. read more
Nov272020
Good Disinfect Protect
Editor,
I wanted to let you know about a company run by U.S. military veterans called Arteco Specialty Services. read more
Nov272020
Obituary: Dorothy Clay Malisani
Dorothy Clay (Klimper) Malisani
Clay came from a long line of Montana gold mining pioneers, yet her true treasure was found in faith and family. Faith and trust in the will of God sustained her in all the seasons of life and formed the foundation of her family. read more
Nov202020
Obituary: Clayton Fiscus
Clayton Fiscus
Clayton Fiscus, 84, passed away November 10, 2020, at 1:11 a.m. at the Billings Clinic. read more
Nov202020
Obituary: Gary Horton
Gary Horton
Gary Horton, 76, went home peacefully Sunday, November 8, 2020. He was born February 20, 1944 to Warren and Rachael Horton. read more
Nov202020
Obituary: Barbara Banderob
Barbara Banderob
Barbara Banderob passed away November 13, 2020, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, from complications of Covid, surrounded by her children. While on earth her life was full of faith, family, and friends. read more
Nov202020
Obituary: Gottlieb Henry Dalke, Jr.
Gottlieb Henry Dalke, Jr.
Gottlieb Henry Dalke, Jr., 93 of Shepherd, passed on November 13, 2020. He was born November 19, 1926, in Fallon, MT to Gottlieb Henry Dalke Sr. and Emile (Quade) Dalke. He was the oldest of the boys with four other brothers and six sisters. read more
Nov202020
Donald Trump Will Remain Our Great President
Dear Editor,
Orange tears of joy… that’s what color your tears will turn to, Sir/Mam, i.e., Jen J. Larson, as Donald J. Trump will remain as our Greatest President. Forgive me please, but I can’t tell your gender from your first name, and I say that with respect. In the military we had several male and female troops with the first name Jen. read more
