BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Billings Public Schools have eliminated an $8 million budget deficit over the past two years while reducing student dropouts and increasing teacher pay, district officials said. Superintendent Erwin Garcia said the financial turnaround required closing Washington Elementary School, reducing staffing and cutting departme...
Billings Central Sweeps Eastern A Divisional Titles
By Ken Adelblue The Montana Sports Update, Northern News Network BILLINGS — The basketball programs at Billings Central delivered a statement performance Saturday, sweeping both the boys and girls championships at the Eastern A Divisional Basketball Tournament at MetraPark and reinforcing their status as two of the premier programs in Class A....
Prep Basketball Postseason is Here!
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 tod...