Apr252024
In advancing the agreement between the city and the county in the building of a short-term holding facility (STHF), the County Commissioners responded this week to the Billings City Council’s offer in February to contribute a total of $2 million to the cost.
The temporary holding facility will be built to hold inmates for only 72 hours. It is viewed as a read more
Dear Editor, On July 10, in a City Council meeting, Councilman Mike Boyett made a motion to separate the two major items on the ballot for the $143 million funding request. He “apparently” felt that voters should have the choice … read more
While Yellowstone County outside the city limits of Billings will allow the growing, manufacturing and sale of recreational marijuana, whether those activities will be permissible within the city will be determined by Billings’ voters in a ballot measure in November. read more
The Billings City Council has approved placing a $7.1 million mill levy on the November 2 ballot for public safety. A study has found that public safety is a high priority of citizens, concerned about the increase in crime in … read more
Will adding to regulations for businesses who offer massage services help curb illegal human trafficking and prostitution? The Billings City Council is moving forward with a proposal to impose more regulations on businesses that provide massage therapy, including an additional … read more
City Council saw fresh community representatives sworn in this past Monday evening by Judge Sheila Kolar. The singular incumbent Roy Neese was accompanied by the four newly elected Council members: Kendra Shaw, Danny Choriki, Pam Purinton and Mike Boyett. Ranging … read more
Voters in Yellowstone County cast their votes for Billings City Council on Tuesday night, bringing out a total of 28,020 voters looking to select their new representatives for city government. With the Yellowstone County Elections Office reporting 73,457 total registered … read more
Voters in Yellowstone County cast their votes for Billings City Council on Tuesday night, bringing out a total of 28,020 voters looking to select their new representatives for city government. With the Yellowstone County Elections Office reporting 73,457 total registered … read more
The primary election results for the Billings City Council are officially in. With 18,148 ballots returned out of 47,062 that were sent out to Billings residents, turnout for this election was at 38%. read more
With five seats open and 21 candidates for this year’s City Council Election, the variety and opportunity for change is greater than ever. read more
The Billings Chamber of Commerce responded to Billings City Council voting not to approve amending their contract with Landmark Development, LLC on Feb. 27th with the following excerpt from their full statement: read more
by Evelyn Pyburn The failure of the Billings City Council to approve an amendment to its agreement with Landmark has created a hiccup in plans for One Big Sky District (OBSD), but it’s not going to alter plans by the … read more
by Evelyn Pyburn Public discussion has swirled with questions following the acceptance by the Billings City Council of a 400-page master plan for One Big Sky District, last week. It passed in a 7-3 vote with Brent Cromley, Frank Ewalt … read more
Originally published in the 4/13/18 print edition of the Yellowstone County news. BILLINGS — A supportive vote from Billings Mayor Bill Cole was necessary to break a council deadlock about whether the City of Billings would contribute a total of $500,000 … read more
Mayor Bill Cole announced this morning that he received ten (10) applications to fill the Ward 4 City Council seat that was vacated by Mr. Ryan Sullivan. The applications and letters were submitted to the mayors office and announced this … read more
Billings- The City of Billings awarded Yellowstone County News in Monday night’s City Council meeting the legal advertising contract for the next contract period. In an extensive consent agenda and debate, discussion revolved around long standing tradition of where Billings’ … read more
Originally published in print edition of Yellowstone County News. BILLINGS — After over a year of negotiating, the city of Billings and the Billings Mustangs have approved a lease for Dehler Park. The lease extends until 2026. The City Council … read more
Originally published in print edition of YCN on 4/21/17. BILLINGS — The upcoming race to select a new Billings mayor has already attracted three candidates. The official filing period opens Thursday, April 20 for the mayoral campaign with final date … read more
