BILLINGS — The Beaverhead County boys basketball team begins its quest for a Class A state three-peat Thursday as the Western A Divisional Basketball Tournament tips off in Hamilton. Impressive field This year’s field is stacked. The Beavers, Butte Central and Frenchtown each enter with 8-2 Southwest A conference records, while Ronan and Colum...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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 1...
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 i...
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 POWE...
Helena High School Students Stage Walkouts to Protest Federal Immigration Enforcement In Helena today, dozens of high school students walked out of class to voice their opposition to federal immigration crackdowns. Groups from both Helena and Capital High Schools gathered at major intersections, chanting ‘ICE out’ as passing driver...
Warm Winter Wakes Montana Bears Early from Hibernation An “off-kilter” winter is stirring Montana’s grizzly and black bears out of their dens months ahead of schedule. Biologists with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks report that record-breaking warmth and a lack of snow have led to numerous sightings, including a grizzly spotted ...
