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Montana PSC president asks governor to veto utility fire mitigation bill

5 days ago | ktvq.com | David Jay

Fires like the ones in California are part of the motivation for a law that would require a wildfire mitigation plan in Montana and provide civil liability protections. “The primary focus of the bill was to reduce the risk of utility-involved wildfire in Montana,” said Mark Lambrecht, Montana Electric Cooperatives Association government relations director.
Billings Heights water board approves money for leak detection equipment

6 days ago | ktvq.com | David Jay

The Heights water board has now approved up to $106,000 for leak detection equipment and the personnel to help. It's a mystery that may have started about six months ago, and in February and March, when two homes did not have water. “We were told it was a frozen pipe or something was frozen,” said Gwendalyn Selfridge.
Billings celebrates groundbreaking for ice arena at Amend Park

1 week ago | ktvq.com | David Jay

Hockey enthusiasts celebrated the start of construction on the new ice arena at Amend Park, on Wednesday afternoon. “Fifty years ago is when the program started,” said Joe Studiner. Studiner started coaching youth hockey in Billings during the early 1970s.
Billings may lose $8.5 million in tax revenue because of property tax bills

1 week ago | ktvq.com | David Jay

The city of Billings is facing a possible money problem. The Montana Legislature voted to cut some property taxes, and that could hurt the city’s budget. The city charter currently limits Billings' tax rate for property taxes. Earlier this week, the Legislature passed laws that allowed the city to increase that rate. “This legislation that passed does give us a path forward for one year to basically reset that cap in our charter,” said Andy Zoeller, city of Billings finance director.
Billings family remembers Jessie Johnson and searches for his body

1 week ago | ktvq.com | David Jay

A missing person's case turned homicide has renewed one family's push for the truth. It began more than one year ago when Jessie Johnson went missing from south Billings. Watch the video below: Billings family remembers Jessie Johnson and searches for his body Now family members, who feared foul play from day one, are searching a 30-mile stretch along the Pryor Creek drainage, where Billings policebelieve his remains may be found.
US Representative Downing reflects on his and President's first 100 days

2 weeks ago | krtv.com | David Jay

A lot has been said about President Trump's first 100 days in office and in Montana, first-term U.S. Representative Troy Downing also reached 100 days in office more than two weeks ago. Downing, who represents Montana's 2nd Congressional District that includes Great Falls and Helena, recently discussed his experience in Washington, D.C., and how the President is doing as he begins his second term in office.
Lame Deer sex abuse survivors sue convicted former pastor and church

2 weeks ago | bighorncountynews.com | David Jay

The girls who were sexually abused on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation, have filed a civil suit. Those crimes occurred in the parsonage home of Morning Star Baptist Church and at the Morning Star Christian Academy, according to the caretaker of the property. Dean Alan Smith, a former pastor, is serving a 30-year prison sentence, followed by lifetime supervision.
Montana Congressman Downing reflects on his and the president's first 100 days

2 weeks ago | ktvq.com | David Jay

A lot has been said about President Trump's first 100 days in office and in Montana, a first-term congressman also reached 100 days more than two weeks ago. Rep. Troy Downing, R-Mont., recently discussed his experience in Washington, D.C., and how the president is doing as he begins his second term in office.
Residents want information on Beartooth Highway repair project

2 weeks ago | kxlf.com | David Jay

Some citizens say they have concerns about a project on Highway 212, the Beartooth Highway at mile marker 57.7.They do not know the cost and what is happening. Crews are working on removing dirt and rock in an area that is being further repaired after the flooding in 2022.
Residents want information on Beartooth Highway repair project

2 weeks ago | kbzk.com | David Jay

Some citizens say they have concerns about a project on Highway 212, the Beartooth Highway at mile marker 57.7.They do not know the cost and what is happening. Crews are working on removing dirt and rock in an area that is being further repaired after the flooding in 2022.