Category: Community
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Jobs Jamboree March 16 at Metra
Billings Job Service Employer’s Committee (JSEC) is offering Montana a chance for employers and seekers to shake hands and talk about career opportunities. This event is held on March 16 at the MetraPark Pavilion in Billings, from 11:30 am to 6 pm with early entrance for Veteran’s, Guard, Reserve and their families starting at 11am.…
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NILE Seeks General Manager
The Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) is accepting application for the next General Manager. Applications will be accepted until March 24; followed by the interview process. The goal of the NILE Board of Directors is to interview, select and hire the next General Manager on or before June 1. The responsibilities of the position will…
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MSU Billings City College Students Refinish Van for Local Church
Montana State University Billings City College students in the automobile collision repair and refinishing technology program recently finished painting a van for a local church. The vehicle was presented to members of the congregation on December 13. Instructor Steven Wodrich was approached by John Farnes, pastor at Family Church in Laurel, about this project. Refinishing…
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Lockwood Plans Phase 3 Sewer
The Lockwood Water and Sewer District will hold a public Hearing on March 9 to set boundaries for a proposed third phase of its sewer system. The project is confronted with rising material costs that could push its cost to $23 million, but district board members hope grants will help offset some costs. Several subdivision…
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How Does Billings Stack Up?
How does Billings stack up when compared to other cities in the region? During the recent Economic Outlook Seminar, Allison Corbyn of Big Sky EDA pointed out that with about a $50,000 annual average earnings, Billings surpasses the annual earnings of Bismarck, Casper, Great Falls and Rapid City, while lagging behind Boise, Bozeman, Cheyenne, Fort…
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‘Anti-Great Reset’ Advocate to Host Worldview Forum
Founder and President of America21, Marc Malone, will present a two-hour talk on what the Great Reset actually is and how it can be stopped, on Feb. 18 at the Big Horn Resort in Billings. Backers of the America21 Initiative of Repealing & Blocking Agenda 2030 include; Republican Central Committee, Yellowstone County GOP, Stillwater County…
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Water District Sues Itself
Last Friday, December 10, part of the Heights Water District Board filed suit against itself. Chairman of the board, Dennis Cook and board members Jeff Engel and Brandon Hurst, and a district citizen filed suit in 13th District Court against “County Water District of Billings Heights” with the claim that their meeting on November 29,…
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Blue Angels Coming
The Blue Angels will perform in Billings on August 12 and 13, 2023. They are coming to Billings as the result of a year’s long effort by a group of Billings’s volunteers, who remembered the air shows of over twenty years ago and wanted to recreate the experience for a new generation and to showcase…
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Chamber Gets 5 Star Accreditation
The Billings Chamber of Commerce has been awarded the designation of Five-Star Accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; the third time the Billings Chamber has been awarded this highest national designation. The U.S. Chamber awards accreditation to chambers for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities. Only 3% of…
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MSU-Billings Sees Increase in Enrollment
Montana State University Billings enrollment 2021 data which shows a 10 percent increase in first-time freshmen enrollment from last fall semester. At its official 15th class-day count, 4,112 students were enrolled with 2,375 students at University Campus and 1,737 at City College. With in-demand degree programs, affordable tuition, numerous scholarship opportunities, robust student services, and…