The first medical college in Montana held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday. Rocky Vista University (RVU) officials were joined by dozens of Billings’ civic leaders to celebrate the construction of the medical school’s third location and the first such education … read more
St. Vincent Healthcare has gifted a primary care clinic property in Worden to RiverStone Health, the public health agency for Yellowstone County. A press release from RiverStone Health explained the transfer stating, “Ensuring easy access to high-quality care for communities … read more
Billings’ voters will be asked to make a decision on the November ballot about whether they want to let vendors sell marijuana within the city of Billings, but given the other laws and regulations swirling about the commodity, a lot … read more
Officials in the City of Billings launched a campaign on Tuesday to pass a safety mill levy this fall – one aimed at curbing the rapid increase in crime in Billings. read more
Yellowstone County Commissioners approved the 2021-22 Fiscal Year budget on Tuesday, after amending it to reduce the number of requested FTE’s by eight. read more
Dig It Days far exceeded his greatest expectations, said Bill Dutcher, Metra Park and Montana Fair Manager, as he reviewed the success of fair week. “I think everyone was amazed,” he said about the fundraising event produced by Yellowstone County … read more
On Aug. 5, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the approval of Montana’s American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plan, and it distributed remaining ARP ESSER funds to the state. read more
Not surprisingly, Yellowstone County has long had the highest total taxable property values in the state, but that all changed in 2019 when for the first time Gallatin County’s total taxable property value exceeded that of Yellowstone County – and … read more
of the Sale of Marijuana within City Limits In last week’s issue of the Yellowstone County News a portion of the article about the City of Billings putting the matter of legalizing the recreational use of marijuana on the ballot … read more
During the County Commissioners’ discussion meeting on Thursday an issue arose that wasn’t on the agenda. With a cadre of Metra Park leadership in attendance, Commissioner John Ostlund explained that they were there to clear up rumors claiming that the … read more
While Yellowstone County outside the city limits of Billings will allow the growing, manufacturing and sale of recreational marijuana, whether those activities will be permissible within the city will be determined by Billings’ voters in a ballot measure in November. read more
The City County Planning Department’s work plan for 2022 continues many of the same projects as 2021 with very few changes, according to Scott Walker, who presented the plan to County Commissioners on Tuesday. read more
Voters in Yellowstone County will not be asked to vote again on the issue of legalizing recreational marijuana, but they will be asked if they like the idea of taxing its sales by 3 percent. read more
Just 93 people are responsible for imposing an estimated $10.3 million in costs of public services in Billings annually. They represent a population that disproportionately requires attention from law enforcement, medical care providers and who impose negative economic impacts on … read more
The City of Billings has issued Stage 1, Water Restrictions in response to the record high temperatures and high water demands. The primary restriction is for properties that use the City’s treated water to water lawns. They are being asked, … read more
Yellowstone County might be asked to vote once again on the issue of allowing businesses to sell marijuana in the county or whether to tax marijuana sales at 3 percent. read more
The Billings City Council has approved placing a $7.1 million mill levy on the November 2 ballot for public safety. A study has found that public safety is a high priority of citizens, concerned about the increase in crime in … read more
An empty grocery store shelf is a novel new thing in this post-COVID era. One can ponder about why. Is it because the product is not available, or because the store management lacks the manpower needed to keep shelves stocked? read more
The Worden Ballantine Yellowstone County Water and Sewer District will most likely be the beneficiary of $2.8 million to help fund a $9.5 million water system improvement project. Yellowstone County Commissioners approved, on Tuesday, a letter to the Montana Infrastructure … read more
Roughly speaking, Yellowstone County’s elected officials will get a three percent increase in wages for the next fiscal year, 2021-22. County Commissioners approved, on Tuesday, the recommendation for the increase submitted by the Elected Officials Compensation Board. read more
