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The other two officers suspended in a sex scandal within the Billings Police Department have, apparently, now identified themselves. Local television station KULR-8 is reporting that Scheveck and Salminen Law, the local firm representing the officers, said officers M. Edwards and Clint Anglin released statements exclusively to KULR-8, saying they were the other two officers. (more…) Continue Reading →
Officer Paul LaMantia has resigned from the Billings Police Department after identifying himself as one of the three officers who admitted having sex with a departmental clerk on city property or while on duty. LaMantia’s resignation was reported about 7:45 a.m. Tuesday by Jason Harris on his “Big J Show,” a radio show at FM 101.9 that features talk, interviews and music. (more…) Continue Reading →
You could say that @tomhanks inspired this Twitter project. Last Best News publisher/editor Ed Kemmick then made me write about it. (more…) Continue Reading →
The names of three Billings police officers disciplined for job-related sexual encounters will remain private for at least two more days. (more…) Continue Reading →
Voices from the Valley is an occasional series of conversations between Sherri Cornett and Billings-area leaders who are committed to creating a vibrant community for all. (more…) Continue Reading →
Do you have a good story about how a song changed your life, or maybe how an album got you through a challenging time? If you want to tell it, you could win some cash and prizes and a chance to read your story at a literary event in Billings this July. (more…) Continue Reading →
Voices from the Valley is an occasional series of conversations between Sherri Cornett and Billings-area leaders who are committed to creating a vibrant community for all.
Gwen Kircher’s life experiences have given her much to share. Our conversation flowed quickly, from being good neighbors to policy making, to history, race and class. All of these topics appertain to her roles as the current chair of the Montana Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and a past member of the Billings Human Relations Commission. (more…) Continue Reading →
Things are going to be hopping at the Wise Wonders Children’s Museum — and at 100 or so other nonprofit agencies in Billings and the surrounding region —this Thursday and Friday. The nonprofits are all taking part in Yellowstone Valley Gives, a 30-hour fundraising drive organized by the Billings Community Foundation. It’s part of a nationwide giving day to benefit nonprofits. (more…) Continue Reading →
A jailer at the Yellowstone County Detention Facility spent a weekend on the other side of the bars earlier this month, after she was arrested for allegedly assaulting another jail employee off-duty. (more…) Continue Reading →
Voices from the Valley is an occasional series of conversations between Sherri Cornett and Billings-area leaders who are committed to creating a vibrant community for all.
Contemplative, modest and a self-described introvert … Fitzgerald “Jerry” Clark talked with me about courage, the power of our youth, embracing change and looking at our own frailties. (more…) Continue Reading →
