Category: Community
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YVEC Had Tremendous Growth in 2023
Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative (YVEC) had a really big year last year, having grown by 500 additional customers and adding to the utility’s infrastructure to keep ahead of such phenomenal growth. Such was the big news that crowned the annual membership meeting last week. “The Energy to Thrive” was the theme of the 85th annual…
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Music Teacher & Class’ Performance Gives Gift
by Jose Bustos What A Wonderful World. On January 26, 2024, my wife, Zee and I were gifted with a resplendent invitation to Will James Middle School 8th Grade music class sessions conducted by Erin Grummett. Delightful is saying it lightly. And, as one who is long on words, I find myself short for words…
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Jann Parker – Champion of Ag
Jann Parker of Billings Livestock Commission Horse Sales has been selected as the Billings Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 recipient of the Award for Agriculture Excellence. Parker is a champion for agriculture and Billings — billing it as the first-choice destination in the nation for purchasing a horse, whether for roping, riding, ranching or recreating. She…
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Homeschools Come Under Closer Scrutiny
Epoch Times reports that increasingly – as public schools continue to lose enrollment to homeschools —homeschooling is coming under attack by government. A recent case of alleged child abuse has prompted the State of Michigan to call for more regulation of homeschools. A Democrat legislator in Michigan said that not being regulated by government, “abusive…
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Economic Outlook Seminar in Billings Jan. 30
“Montana’s Growth Returns to Earth in 2023” is the overall focus of the annual Economic Outlook Seminar, presented by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) at the University of Montana, will be held in Billings on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at the Northern Hotel, 8 am to 1 pm. This year marks the 49th…
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Dylan Meccage Returns to Stockman Bank
Dylan Meccage recently returned to Stockman Bank as a Commercial Loan Officer at the Billings Downtown location. His responsibilities include developing and servicing commercial and construction loans and assisting clients with their lending and credit needs. Meccage brings over four years of banking experience to the position, which includes commercial lending, credit analysis and business…
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Why is Crime Increasing in Billings?
By Evelyn Pyburn The woman who headed the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Montana, since 2018, retired a couple weeks ago. Stacy Zinn really didn’t want to retire, but the agency required that at age 57, she do so. But Zinn has much more work to do – much more. Zinn very much wants Montana…
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Moss Mansion Display Provides Holiday Treat
Get in the spirit. Visit Moss Mansion’s ‘Classic Christmas’ tree display! There are 13 trees, decorated by local nonprofits and sponsoring businesses! Every visitor gets to vote for their favorite tree, and the winners will win $150 toward their charity of choice. The mansion is open from 11 am – 3 pm. Come anytime during…
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Montana Women’s Run Donates to Local Causes
The Montana Women’s Run announced donations to women’s and children’s health and fitness programs in the Billings community from funds raised this year. With this year’s contributions, the Montana Women’s Run has donated over $1,727,500 to local organizations that promote women’s and children’s health and fitness. This year’s funds are donated to six worthy causes,…
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Montana Gas Prices Dropping Still Above National Average
By Chris Woodward, The Center Square Montana’s gas prices are falling, but Montanans are still paying slightly above the national average. The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Montana is $3.37 compared to the national average of $3.33, according to AAA. The state’s average was $3.49 a week ago. Drivers can expect…