Early Friday morning crews moved into place an iron statue of a lion that is the mascot for Lockwood High School. Three times larger than the real thing the figure was fabricated at Montana Iron Works. It weighs 3500 pounds. read more
In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, Yellowstone County Commissioners selected Sherry Essman to assume the Republican House Seat (Dist. 52) vacated with the resignation of Rep. Jimmy Patelis. Last Thursday commissioners interviewed Essman and Nelly Nicol who were among three … read more
While receiving $32 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) may be considered something of a windfall for Yellowstone County, there’s a lot of needs in the county and it goes quickly, according to Yellowstone County Commissioners. read more
Ever wonder how the salaries are set for the county’s elected officials? read more
Water and sewer rates were increased by the City of Billings by the city council during their meeting Monday evening. They created a special rate tier for businesses which re-sell water to customers living outside the city limits. read more
Dig It Days has some really big news for this year’s event, after having to cancel last year because of COVID restrictions. The second annual Dig It Days will be a two-day special event at MontanaFair, on Thursday and Friday, … read more
County residents who purchase water from bulk water re-sellers may find themselves greatly impacted by a proposed change in rates that will be considered by the Billings City Council during their meeting on Monday. read more
Rocky Vista University (RVU), the proposed medical college for Billings, has received approval from the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) to move to the next phase of development. read more
Denis Pitman said he is excited to run for re-election as Yellowstone County Commissioner. His four-year term ends at the end of next year and the position is up for election in November 2022. read more
The Heights Water District will hold their second meeting with newly elected board members on Wednesday, May 19, 6 pm at the Oasis Waterpark, 543 Aronson Avenue. Their first meeting was held in the parking lot of the Heights Water … read more
The City of Billings celebrated its entry into the business of selling electricity to fuel electric vehicles, last week. Demonstrating the cutting of ties to carbon-based fuels, rather than a ribbon cutting, the Mayor of Billings, Bill Cole, cut a … read more
The Lockwood community was shocked earlier this week with news that Joe Borgstrom, 61, has been charged with felony rape and sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl. Borgstrom has been an active member of the community including serving seven years … read more
Justice of the Peace David Carter swore in the newly elected board members of the Heights Water District on Wednesday morning. The action came amid uncertainty about how the monthly Heights Water District board meeting will unfold Wednesday evening. There … read more
Across the state, business owners and industry organizations are heralding Governor Gianforte’s programs aimed at getting Montanans back to work. read more
All open positions on the Heights Water District Board were filled by newcomer challenges in Tuesday’s election—the first election in at least 20 years. But the woes of the board are not going to diminish, as uncertainty still looms about … read more
Across the state, business owners and industry organizations are heralding Governor Gianforte’s programs aimed at getting Montanans back to work. read more
Mark Morse is a man of many talents, and now that he is retired, he wants to apply those talents to help run county government. read more
At a direct patient care facility in Billings, Governor Greg Gianforte today signed a bill expanding access to affordable, high-quality health care.A bill that will allow patients to pay their doctors directly rather than having to go through an insurance … read more
After years of trying to establish some kind of a medical facility in Lockwood, the Lockwood School Board has made a significant step forward to building a St. Vincent Healthcare clinic – but it didn’t happen without some public opposition. read more
One of the announced candidates for the Heights Water District board election has been determined to be ineligible to serve on the board. read more
