Two candidates are competing to replace Al Swanson of Ward 4, who is not seeking re-election this year to the Billings City Council. The name of a third candidate, Rick McIntyre, will appear on the ballot, but McIntyre told Last Best News he has decided to withdraw from the race. Ballots were mailed out Aug. 25 for the primary election. For this mail-in-only election, all ballots must be mailed back to or brought into the Yellowstone County Elections Department by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. Continue Reading →
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On the record, Ward 3: Open seat draws 4 candidates
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Three candidates are vying to replace Rich McFadden of Ward 3, who is nearing the end of his second consecutive four-year term on the Billings City Council. The City Charter limits council members to two consecutive terms.
Ballots were mailed out Aug. 25 for the primary election. For this mail-in-only election, all ballots must be mailed back to or brought into the Yellowstone County Elections Department by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Billings, News, City Council, Denise Joy, election, Mike Larson, Nadja Brown, Tyler Starkweather
On the record, Ward 2: Three seek open council seat
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Three candidates are vying to replace Angela Cimmino of Ward 2, who is nearing the end of her second consecutive four-year term on the Billings City Council and is running for mayor. The City Charter limits council members to two consecutive terms.
Ballots were mailed out Aug. 25 for the primary election. For this mail-in-only election, all ballots must be mailed back to or brought into the Yellowstone County Elections Department by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Billings, News, City Council, election, Frank Ewalt, Roger Garvgaard, Tajin J. Perez
On the record, Ward 1: Two challenge incumbent
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Two people are challenging Billings City Councilman Mike Yakawich, the incumbent in Ward 1, in the primary election. Ballots were mailed out Aug. 25 for the primary election. For this mail-in-only election, all ballots must be mailed back to or brought into the Yellowstone County Elections Department by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Billings, News, Charlie Smillie, City Council, elections, Joshua Kostelecky, Mike Yakawich
On the record: Mayoral candidates lay out their views
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The crowded mayoral race in Billings will be pared to just two candidates in the Sept. 12 primary election. Seven candidates filed to run for the position being vacated by Tom Hanel, who will be stepping down after two consecutive terms, the maximum allowed by the City Charter. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Billings, News, Angela Cimmino, Bill Cole, Billings mayor, Danielle Egnew, Danny Sandefur, Jeff Essmann
New group aims to help the homeless share their stories
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Alexander Andrews wants to give homeless people in Billings the things they need, including food and clothing. He also wants to give them a voice. That’s why he started Spread the Word 406, a group that will take supplies to homeless people on the street or wherever they congregate. At the same time, group members will be gathering stories and testimonials, giving the homeless a chance to speak for themselves. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Billings, News, Albertsons, Alexander Andrews, Good Earth Market, Spread the Word 406
Historic building’s lofts being converted to condos
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Seven units in one of the earliest downtown buildings to be converted to loft apartments are now on the market as condominiums.
The two-story loft apartments, averaging about 1,700 square feet each, are located in the Oliver Building at 2702 Montana Ave., at the corner of Montana and North 27th Street. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Billings, Diversions, Coldwell Banker The Broker, Downtown Billings Alliance, Greg Krueger, Jane McFadyen, Oliver Building
High court backs city in cop lawsuit, case to continue
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A Montana Supreme Court ruling will send back to District Court a lawsuit filed against the city of Billings by a group of current and retired city police officers. The ruling came down Monday, just shy of a year after the city was dinged for more than $2.7 million in back pay, fines and legal fees. The suit was filed in 2009 by 27 police officers, who said the city had incorrectly calculated their longevity pay, going back as far as 1994. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Billings, News, Billings Police Department, City of Billings, Ernie Watters, Montana Supreme Court
Urban Frontier House wins LEED Platinum certification
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High Plains Architects has been awarded LEED Platinum certification for the Urban Frontier House, the personal residence of firm founders Randy and Janna Hafer. The house, designed to be totally off the grid, is located at 702 N. 23rd St. It includes self-contained, self-sustaining systems for energy, water, and wastewater, including photovoltaic panels, rainwater collection, DC lighting, composting toilets, a wind turbine and an indoor garden room. Renewable and reclaimed materials are featured prominently throughout the house. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Billings, News, High Plains Architects, LEED Platinum, Randy and Janna Hafer, Urban Frontier House
Richard Dreyfest V a big hit, plans laid for next year
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Organizers of Richard Dreyfest V are calling the event a big success, and they are already laying plans for Dreyfest VI. “All in all, we were really stoked about how it turned out,” said musician and writer Phillip Griffin, one of the main organizers of the punk-inspired music and arts festival. “The event got off without any major hitches, which was something of a surprise because no one in this year’s organizational core had done it before.” (more…) Continue Reading →
