by Ken Adelblue, Northern News Network BILLINGS – The prep basketball postseason in Montana kicks into high gear today, with district and divisional tournaments unfolding across the state. While Class AA teams will wait a bit longer, the remaining classifications are fully underway. Class C, which began district play last week, began today. At the Northern C in Great Falls,
Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen says the state’s public education system is undergoing a shift toward hands-on learning, stronger community partnerships, and a renewed focus on foundational academic skills. In a wide-ranging conversation with Tom Schultz, host of Voices of Montana, Hedalen described efforts to expand career and technical education (CTE) opportunities for high school students by partnering
Billings, MT — Just in time for the spring building season, the Billings City Council has approved a significant 25% reduction in building permit fees, marking another major step in the City’s commitment to supporting growth and affordability. Making building and development more affordable has been a top priority for Billings. Over the past 18 months, the City has been
Montana DOJ Warns of Fake Motor Vehicle Division Text Scam The Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection is warning residents about fraudulent text messages posing as the state Motor Vehicle Division. Officials say scammers are sending urgent texts demanding payment for fake fines or traffic tickets, sometimes threatening increased fees or suspended registration. The DOJ reminds Montanans that
Downing Praises Reversal of EPA’s MATS Rule Montana Congressman Troy Downing is applauding the EPA’s move to reverse the Biden‑era Mercury and Air Toxics Standards rule. Downing says the regulation placed unfair burdens on coal‑fired plants like Colstrip, threatening grid reliability and Montana jobs. He’s urging Congress to pass his COAL POWER Act, which would permanently roll back the 2024