by Michael J. Marino Bill No. LC018, sponsored by Brad Molnar (R-Laurel), proposes to pay a $50,000 reward to anyone “who furnishes information to a law enforcement officer leading to a conviction,” of various crimes like drug trafficking and human…
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Billings, Lockwood Fire Departments Welcome New Firefighters
by Michael J. Marino Billings Fire Department (BFD) celebrated the graduation of eleven new firefighters from basic training on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at Fire Station No. 1. One Lockwood Fire recruit also joined them.
Pit Maneuver End High Speed Chase Near Lockwood
by Michael J. Marino A hit-and-run crash in Billings led officers on a high-speed chase along Interstate 90, in which a “pit maneuver” brought the incident to a halt just outside Lockwood on Monday, Nov. 28. Captain Kyle Hayter, with…
Main Street Improvement Project Completed
Staff Report Montana Department of Transportation (MT-DOT) announced on Wednesday, Nov. 16, crews have completed the Main Street Improvement Project in Billings. The project’s purpose was to rehabilitate and “extend the service life of approximately three miles of Main Street…
Billings Police Begin Encrypting All Radio Communications
by Michael J. Marino The City of Billings recently announced that, beginning on Nov. 15, Billings Police Department (BPD) will encrypt its radio communications. This means the communication will not be publicly broadcasted anymore nor will it be heard on…
Third Goodwill Store Now Open in Downtown Billings
by Michael J. Marino A new location of the thrift store Easter Seals-Goodwill, located at 823 North 27th St. in Billings, opened its doors recently making it the third of its kind in the Magic City. Formerly a CVS Pharmacy,…
Lockwood High School Names 1st Homecoming Royalty Duo
by Michael J. Marino Many “firsts” are occurring on the campus of Lockwood High this year, including the first homecoming week and the upcoming graduation of the school’s first group of seniors in the spring of 2023.