Construction of the Billings Bypass is continuing with plans to request bids in September to build the road that will connect the newly constructed Yellowstone River Bridge to where the overpass will be built over the railroad tracks, north of…
Crash on I-90 Backs Up Traffic From Lockwood to DoubleTree
by Michael J. Marino “If you’re going to Huntley,” a perturbed driver shouted from her window, “you’re gonna be waiting two hours!” She was correct. In fact, this was an understatement. This reporter left downtown Billings at around 3:45 pm…
Lockwood Homeowners Disgruntled by Steep Tax Jumps
by Michael J. Marino Both eyebrows and questions have been raised in Lockwood regarding what some feel are unreasonably steep jumps in their property tax bills.
Historic Yellowstone River Flooding Pictures
Meskimens Retire after 30 Years at Lockwood IGA
by Michael J. Marino After 30 years of owning and operating the Lockwood IGA off Old Hardin Road, Shane Meskimen joked that he’s feeling, “old and tired” and like he’s “been here long enough.” These were the first reasons to…
Water Rates & Supply Concern Ratepayers
by Evelyn Pyburn The proposed $140 million West End Reservoirs and Water Plant are still in the works for the City of Billings, even though the time line has been extended because of increasing costs.
Community Garage Sales this Weekend
Morse, Pitman Answer Voter Questions at Forum
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…