Category: Community
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This is the City in Montana With the Most Billionaires
Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square There are nearly 2,400 people worldwide whose individual net worth exceeds $1 billion — and more than one-quarter of them live in the United States. All told, there are over 250 cities and towns across the country that at least one of the world’s ultra wealthy…
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Nelson Presented with a Award
Small Business Administration Montana District Director, Brent Donnelly, Helena, recently came to Billings to present Wayne Nelson with Montana’s 2023 Small Business Champion of the Year. Nelson, Senior Banking Executive for Stockman Bank, is being recognized for his 25 years providing business expertise and support for entrepreneurs. Nelson was President of Stockman Bank for 15…
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Society Honors Two Centennial Ranch Families
The Montana Historical Society has named the Luppold/Buckingham Ranch in Meagher County and the Sanders Ranch in Granite County to the Centennial Farm and Ranch register. The Society honors families who have owned their land for 100 years or more. The Luppold/Buckingham Ranch is extraordinary as one of two Centennial properties on the MTHS register…
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Keller Named CEO
Rimrock Board of Directors has announced that Jeff Keller has been selected as the new CEO. Keller, a long-time Billings resident, will lead the 200-person team starting in mid-April. Keller said of his new role, “Rimrock has been a staple in Billings and the region for over 50 years and is a place of hope…
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Local Volunteers Act to Clean, Restore, and Renew Billings and Yellowstone County
During the 2023 Great American Cleanup Bright n’ Beautiful Great America Cleanup Day in Billings Slated for Earth Day, Saturday April 22 Billings, Bright n’ Beautiful, a Yellowstone County nonprofit which seeks a clean, green, and more beautiful community, has named Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, “Great American Cleanup Day” in Billings. Volunteers across town…
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Family Promise Closes on Property for Housing
Family Promise of Yellowstone Valley has closed on a new six-unit property to expand its Transitional Housing program. The new six-plex is being funded through grants from the Gianforte Family Foundation and Fortin Family Foundation, and community donations. Family Promise has also secured a contract for an adjacent duplex and expects to complete that purchase by…
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Travel Guide Available for SE Montana
Visit Southeast Montana has announced that its free, redesigned 2023 travel guide is now available for order and download. The travel guide features Visit Southeast Montana’s “Out Here” marketing campaign, which describes the captivating, wide-open landscapes and unique experiences visitors can enjoy in the 13 counties and two reservations for destinations and activities. “We redesigned the 2023…
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Magic City Blues Announces Musical Lineup
Magic City Blues, Montana’s Urban Music Festival, has announced that their premier performance this year will be The String Cheese Incident. Marking its 22nd year, Blues Fest will once again be held at MetraPark, on August 4 & 5. String Cheese Incident will perform on August 4. JJ Grey & Mofro will close the party…
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Murder Rates
Chicago recorded 697 total homicides in 2022, far more than any other city in the United States, but New Orleans had the highest murder rate per capita, according to a new report from a nonprofit research group. Chicago had more total homicides in 2022 than Philadelphia (516), New York City (438), Houston (435) and Los…
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Blue Angels Airshow is ‘Hot” Event for Montana
Maybe it’s because of the television show “Yellowstone,” but for whatever reason promoters of the air show in Billings that will feature the Blue Angels are discovering that Montana is really “hot.” Everyone wants to come, says co-chair of the Yellowstone International Airshow board, Mathew McDonnell. Every performer invited to participate in the air show…