Jack Ballard from Red Lodge has dropped out of the Democratic primary for the U.S. House seat representing eastern Montana. The remaining Democratic candidates are Penny Ronning, a former member of the Billings City Council who works to combat human trafficking, Mark Sweeney, a state legislator from Philipsburg, and Skylar Williams of Billings...
Inflation Leading To Administrative Budget Cuts In Montana
Inflation is causing considerable trouble for households and cities. Billings is no exception. City Administrator Chris Kukulski.
Proposal Released To Restore Pompeys Pillar
The Bureau of Land Management is taking comments on a proposal to keep Pompeys Pillar 30 miles east of Billings intact. The sandstone landmark where William Clark cared his initials on July 25th 1806 is cracked and deteriorating. The Yellowstone River flows past Pompeys Pillar in 2016. The historic site which was granted National Historic Land...
Montana Financial Planner Not Concerned About Current Market Trends
Inflation worries strong company earnings and drops in manufacturing activity in January has resulted in a volatile price index that has some investors worried about the months ahead. Michael Vondra a certified financial planner out of Billings has some reassurance concerning the long-term outlook of the stock market.
Montana Economist Points Current Challenges To Rapid Growth
There are always problems with the economy but according to Dr. Patrick Barkey the ones we have now are mostly growth problems. That’s the message the Director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research brings to Billings today during the annual Economic Outlook Seminar at the Big Horn Resort.
Montana Epidemiologist Warns That Relaxed COVID Approach Is Leading To More Infections
The omicron variant of COVID-19 has led to the greatest spike of the virus in Montana since the start of the pandemic but some people are taking a relaxed attitude toward taking precautions. Billings Clinic epidemiologist Doctor Neil Ku says this is not the time because that attitude has potentially harmful consequences for some.
Billings Police Chief Comments On Recent Crime Trends
Killings continue in the state’s largest city Billings but there is good news mixed in with it. Police Chief Rich St. John says law enforcement is keeping on top of it.
State Energy Customers Requesting Investments In Renewables
Nearly 10,000 customers have signed a letter to NorthWestern Energy’s CEO Bob Rowe urging him to invest in renewable resources. Ann Hedges with the Montana Environmental Information Center says there is growing discontent with the utility company’s decision to build a methane-gas power plant in Laurel near Billings. Estimated to cost more than...
USS Billings Holds A Change-In-Command Ceremony In Florida
Today, the U.S.S. Billings will have a change in command ceremony down in Florida and representatives from the city will be in attendance. Billings Mayor Bill Cole on the reason for making the trip. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12-10_537.mp3
Billings Proposes Fines For False-Alarm Emergency Calls
The City of Billings recently introduced a new proposal that would fine commercial businesses for false alarm emergency calls. Mayor Bill Cole explains what brought about this idea. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/11-26_1137.mp3