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.
Billings Police Chief Comments On Transients In City
The city of Billings is having a problem with transients. Police Chief Rich St. John. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-03_832.mp3
Billings Police Chief Discusses Potential Expansion
If a public safety levy for Billings was placed on the ballot this fall what would it look like? Police chief Rich St. John. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-07_306.mp3
Legal Challenge To SB 140 Denied By Supreme Court
The state Supreme Court denied former Republican and Democratic state officials’ motion Thursday to expand their legal challenge against Senate Bill 140 that granted the governor a broader selection to fill judicial vacancies after they motioned the court to include Senate Bill 402 the backup to the original legislation. The justices noted bil...
Man In Recent Standoff Had Notable Criminal Record
The person who died in the 9 hour standoff on Friday was no stranger to the law. Billings Police Chief Rich St John. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/4-28_537.mp3
Report Finds Montana Air Quality Lower Due To Climate Change
This year’s American Lung Association “State of the Air” report finds Montana’s air quality for short-term particle pollution remains a cause for concern. The report’s findings for the Big Sky Country are consistent with a broader trend of worsening short-term particle pollution throughout the western United States due to climate change. Induc...
Billings Experiences Crime Hike in 2020 Due To Pandemic
With 71% of people whose jobs can be done remotely working from home all or most of the time during the pandemic, Wallet Hub today released its report on the best states for working from home. Montana ranks 46th when compared to all the states and the District of Columbia across 12 key metrics. Data sets range from the share of workers working...