People trying to alleviate homelessness and find a solution to problems with transients in downtown Billings are making plans to hear about models that seem to be working in other cities. (more…) Continue Reading →
Tina Volek
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City, citizens struggle to make a safer downtown
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Mike and Alex Gregory have been running Oxford Antiques at 2411 Montana Ave. for 33 years, dating back to the days when the avenue was studded with empty storefronts and an abandoned train depot overrun with pigeons and transients. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Billings, News, Billings Depot, Downtown Billings Alliance, Jennifer Mercer, Lisa Harmon, Matt Lennick, Michael Sample
Council finally gets down to examining draft NDO
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After weeks of debate, an unprecedented flood of emails and the longest public hearing in its history, the Billings City Council finally got around to discussing the language of a proposed nondiscrimination ordinance Monday night. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Billings, Becky Bird, Billings City Council, Brent Brooks, Community 7 Television, Denis Pitman, NDO, Rich McFadden
The journeys of John Hines
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In 2012, having served on the Mayor’s Committee on Homelessness for five years, John Hines decided it was to time to resign. He represented the homeless community on the committee and had established a reputation as a thoughtful, articulate advocate for people whose opinions usually go unheard. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Billings, AmeriCorps, Brenda Beckett, Jessica Mowry, John Hines, Lisa Harmon, Mayor's Committee on Homelessness, Montana Rescue Mission
Backyard parties safe from black helicopters, for now
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Contrary to mistaken indications from the city of Billings, the big hand of government is not poised to come down on backyard get-togethers. The confusion arose from a display ad the city placed on the Billings Gazette website. The ad copy read: “New noise and open container laws are now in effect in the City limits.” (more…) Continue Reading →