News Talk 730, KYYA

Your Help is Needed

Posted on 4/13/2016 1:42:00 PM by

On March 31^st, 2016 at 1:59 AM Billings Fire and Police personnel responded to 425 North 18^th Street, Billings Extinguishing Systems Technology on a structure fire. The fire was incendiary in nature and surveillance video shows 3-4 individuals breaking into the business through a window and leaving several minutes later through the front door just prior to the fire. One third of the business was a total loss and the damages were estimated at $100,000. Read more...

Billings Airport to Receive $2 Million for Infrastructure Improvements

Posted on 4/13/2016 1:47:00 PM by

As part of his ongoing efforts to improve the quality and safety of Montana’s airports, Senator Jon Tester proudly announced today that the Billings Logan International Airport will receive almost $2 million in funding for infrastructure improvements. Read more...

Armed Robberies #5

Posted on 4/11/2016 9:27:00 AM by

At 4:17am 4/11/2016 , Billings Police Officers responded to the report of a robbery which had occurred at the Blue Basket convenience store located at 2347 Main St in the Heights. An unknown male entered the store, pointed a handgun at the clerk and demanded money. The clerk attempted to call 911 from a cell phone at which point the suspect fired the pistol at the clerk striking the phone. Read more...

Tester Strengthens Airport Security, Protects Montanans from Terrorist Activity

Posted on 4/11/2016 9:23:00 AM by

Following the terrorist attacks in Brussels that left 32 people dead, Senator Jon Tester is continuing his fight to protect Montanans from terrorist activity by strengthening airport security. Read more...

Suspect Arrested in Belfry Triple Homicide

Posted on 4/8/2016 12:05:00 PM by

At approximately 2:00am MST today, Robert James LeCou (age 39) was arrested in Washington state for three counts of deliberate homicide. The arrest was carried out by the Montana Division of Criminal Investigation, Stevens County Sheriff’s Office, Spokane Police Department, and Federal Bureau of Investigation. LeCou was arrested at 11448 Meadow View Lane, Nine Miles Falls, Washington. The arrest warrant was issued by the Carbon County Attorney’s Office. Read more...

Robbery Number 2 this Week in Billings

Posted on 4/6/2016 10:46:00 AM by

Late last night Billings Police Officers were dispatched to a report of a robbery at the Copper Creek Casino located at 1731 King Ave W. Two unidentified males entered the small casino which was occupied by one employee and two customers. Read more...

Daines Pushes to Reduce Red Tape in Forest Management on Federal, Tribal Lands

Posted on 4/6/2016 10:44:00 AM by

Senator Steve Daines today pushed to find solutions to increase active forest management by reducing red tape on federal lands, including lands adjacent to tribal lands. Read more...

Governor Bullock to NorthWestern Energy CEO: We must make every effort to explore alternative ownership of Colstrip Units 1, 2 and 3

Posted on 4/5/2016 2:42:00 PM by

In a letter today, Governor Bullock offered to work with NorthWestern Energy CEO Bob Rowe to explore alternative ownership of Colstrip Units 1, 2 and 3 through a working group convened by the state. The letter follows up on public comment made by the CEO in which he expressed potential interest in the transfer. Read more...

Tester delivers major victory for Montana veterans, announces VA will establish Vet Center in Helena

Posted on 4/5/2016 10:03:00 AM by

Delivering a major victory for Montana veterans, Senator Jon Tester today announced the VA will establish a Vet Center in Helena to better treat veterans, service members, and their families. Read more...

Terry Bouck talks about the passing of a 9 year old in Billings

Posted on 4/5/2016 8:44:00 AM by