March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month

As the nation observes Problem Gambling Awareness Month, the Montana Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Montana Council on Problem Gambling are partnering once again to remind the public that help is available. The Montana Council on Problem Gambling, a nonprofit organization which funds outpatient treatment for problem gambling through contracts with over 20 providers in…

Tester Fights to Protect Trade & Travel Across Northern Border

U.S. Senator Jon Tester is pushing back on U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) recent proposal to cut hours of operation at four of Montana’s 16 ports of entry, limiting trade and travel across the northern border. In a letter to CBP Commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan, Tester called the agency’s plan to slash hours at…

Renaming ceremony in honor of David J. Thatcher

The Missoula VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic at 2687 Palmer St. Suite C will hold a renaming ceremony in honor of David J. Thatcher February 21, 2019, at 10:15 am.  Montana Congressional delegations who championed the bill to rename the clinic have been invited.  Veterans, their families, and the general public are also invited to…

Cold Weather Information From Billings School Sup Greg Upham

Dear Parents, Staff and Students, With the change in weather and the onset of colder temperatures, I wanted to remind everyone of our inclement weather procedures. Please take a moment and review our protocols and inclement weather tips as we enter into the school week. Inclement Weather Tips Expect the bus to run late and be prepared…

Commissioners Talk about Controversial Gravel Pit

At Tuesday Yellowstone County Commissioners Board Meeting , The Controversial Gravel Pit by Oscars Park was discussed , the Commissioners concluded that they could not prohibit it , This still has to go through the D.E.Q. Yellowstone County Commissioners talks about it in this clip

Frank King Talks about Suicide Prevention

Ag Tim Fox Announces that he is going to run for Governor in 2020

Today, Republican Attorney General Tim Fox launched his campaign for Governor of Montana in 2020. Tim is a native Montanan from Hardin and was first elected attorney general in 2012. In 2016, Montanans re-elected him with 67% of the vote, making him one of the top vote-getters in recent Montana history. Listen to the Clip…

Governor Steve Bullock on statewide infrastructure proposal: “The Legislature should work with me to put shovels to dirt”

Governor Steve Bullock today released the following statement as hearings begin on his infrastructure proposal to the Montana Legislature. “In order to ensure the continued growth of our economy and the creation of good paying jobs for Montanans, we must make certain that our rural and urban communities have efficient and reliable infrastructure,” said Governor…