'This is a blessing' Nov 19, 2009
Grant extends reservation suicide prevention program. 5 million federal grant has extended the life of a successful reservation suicide prevention program, Wyoming and Montana tribal officials announced this week. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Hunter pans ‘guaranteed' game tags for outfitters Nov 19, 2009
Montana FWP photo Rank-and-file hunters are having a harder and harder time finding places to hunt because of the expansion of guided hunts, according to a Billings man who is gathering signatures for an initiative that would get rid of the outfitter set-aside license system ... "It is Texas privatized hunting at its best," said Kephart, a 52-year-old Billings man who has hunted in Montana for the last 40 years. (Montana Standard, MT)
Brown is first-team Daktronics West Region All-Star Nov 19, 2009
Montana State Billings forward Sam Charles was the Daktronics Player of the Year ... ROHNERT PARK, Calif- Montana State Billings senior forward Sam Charles has been named Player of the Year, highlighting the 2009 Daktronics NCAA Division II West Region Men's Soccer teams released Wednesday ... He scored a goal in a conference-record nine consecutive matches this season and recorded a point in 15 consecutive matches helping Montana State Billings to a 11-5-2 record, the second best finish in... (Wwuvikings.com)
Even Odds: Lurking in the shadows Nov 18, 2009
Now that Kalispell has two Class A schools, the biggest AA school is Billings West with 1,966 ... West, Senior and Skyview fill the AA ranks, while Laurel and Billings Central are the A entries. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bullock sues BNSF to cover some rail costs Nov 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009. (Created: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:24 PM MST). (Havre Daily News, MT)
Butte an ‘All-Star City' Nov 18, 2009
Somebody in Billings has accused Butte of "trying to become" The All-Star City ... weekend that Billings did not offer to hold the event this year after having been the host for some years ... Chad Petersen, Butte Central activities director, said boys' and girls' teams from Butte Central, Billings Central, Browning, Hardin, Laurel, Livingston, Missoula Loyola and Salmon, Idaho, will participate. (Montana Standard, MT)
Billings man sentenced for 11th DUI Nov 18, 2009
A 46-year-old Billings man who pleaded guilty to his 11th drunken-driving offense has been sentenced to 10 years in prison with two years suspended ... Information from: Billings Gazette, http://www. (Montana Standard, MT)
Tiny business stays busy making Norwegian flatbread Nov 17, 2009
Photos by David Grubbs / The Billings Gazette. OPHEIM This place smells of hot butter and heavy cream, of earthy red potatoes, heated milk and traces of bread flour searing on a hot grill as comely Montana farm women turn thin rounds of Norwegian tradition with sticks. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Women's Basketball Weekly Release - Nov. 16 Nov 17, 2009
BYU at Montana State Billings, Mont. 7 p.m. MT. (Themwc.com)
Helena facility hopes to make medical marijuana more legitimate Nov 17, 2009
"The group adds that they're adamant about security. They don't want somebody breaking in to steal their product, so at least one person, and often more, are on site 24/7. They also take additional precautions, but don't want to delve into those.Sarah Baugh in Billings is a Montana Cannabis patient who suffers from epileptic seizures and wasn't getting much relief from pharmaceuticals."I was having grand mal seizures. They're very violent; you flip around, go rigid, you drool. (Montana Standard, MT)
NILE filly raffle fulfills dreams, helps with youth programs (47) Nov 17, 2009
They bring the filly to the MATE show in Billings each year so the crowd can see her in person ... After getting the call and taking care of her other horses, Clark hitched up the trailer and made the three and a half hour drive to Billings that very night. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Geary named GNAC Freshman of the Year Nov 17, 2009
Scott was one of three unanimous selections to the all-conference team along with outside hitters Devon Crotteau of Montana State Billings and Sarah Risser of Seattle Pacific. Crotteau, who leads the GNAC in kills (4. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western denied regional berth for second straight year Nov 16, 2009
The Vikings were rated No.8 in last week's poll and swept Montana State Billings on Saturday to finish 17-10. In 2008, Western was sixth in the final regular-season rating and won its last two matches prior to the selections, finishing 21-3. (Wwuvikings.com)
Spreading the word Nov 15, 2009
"If I was a person with a disability, how would I find out about those jobs?" In terms of magazine content, Tracy said they have built up a network of contributors with journalistic backgrounds from cities like Bozeman, Billings, Helena and Missoula. "We're trying to get more people with disabilities to actually be contributors of both photos and copy," Tracy said. (Montana Standard, MT)
'Heads snag second Nov 15, 2009
Anaconda volleyball falls to Billings Central in Class A state championship ... BOZEMAN Billings Central was simply unstoppable ... Billings Central swept Anaconda to claim its first title since 1988. (Montana Standard, MT)
Broncs stampede Maroons Nov 15, 2009
Frenchtown will play it on the road, at top-ranked Billings Central next Saturday. Billings Central defeated Belgrade in Saturday's other semifinal-round matchup ... "The coach, finishing his 21st year at the helm with his 17th postseason and 10th conference championship, noted that eight or nine juniors and sophomores played much of the Saturday game, planting a positive beginning for next season.Pinsonault guided Frenchtown to this year's Southwestern A Conference title. The Broncs' only loss... (Montana Standard, MT)
Western sweeps Montana State Billings, awaits NCAA tourney call Sunday Nov 15, 2009
Kennewick/Kamiakin) had team-highs of 11 kills, three blocks and three service aces as Western Washington University ended its regular season with a 25-22, 25-19, 25-21 victory over Montana State University Billings on Saturday in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference volleyball match on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. The Vikings, ranked No.8 in the latest official NCAA Division II West Region poll, completed their regular season 17-10 overall and tied for third with MSUB at 10-6 in the... (Wwuvikings.com)
Robin Belzer Hammitt Nov 15, 2009
She is also survived by her parents, Max and Lavetta Belzer of Musselshell, and Gene and Betty Taylor of Billings, Mont. her sister, Betty Jo (Bob) Wellman of Billings and her nephew, Matthew (Jen) and great-niece Elly Wellman of Beaverton, Ore. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Reform offers chance for health insurance Nov 15, 2009
Casey Riffe / The Billings Gazette Melissa Armington prepares dinner for her family Wednesday ... HELENA Thirty-year-old Melissa Armington of Billings has shopped around for health insurance, but no one wants to cover her: She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis last year. (Montana Standard, MT)
Board to revisit leasing Otter Creek Nov 15, 2009
Mike Scott, associate regional representative of the Sierra Club in Billings, also said Thursday that the deal announced by Arch and Great Northern is an attempt to force the state's hand on leasing its coal, and to "force the state of Montana to accept a low bid." Arch agreed to an upfront bid of 10 cents per ton, or a 73 million payment to Great Northern spread over five years. If mining operations begin, Arch also would pay royalties to Great Northern, as a percentage of the coal's value. (Montana Standard, MT)
Sarah Palin's Book Tour Schedule Revealed Nov 15, 2009
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Montana officials nab Wyo fugitive Nov 15, 2009
-- A 58-year-old Wyoming man accused of rape and other sex crimes against children in the 1970s and early 1980s is being held in the Yellowstone County jail in Billings ... It was unclear how long Tilley had been in the Billings area before his arrest. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Enrollment climbs Nov 14, 2009
Bob Zellar / The Billings Gazette Instructor Susan Floyd shows nursing students how to trach suction at Montana State University Billings College of Technology ... In Billings and Kalispell, the numbers are even more impressive ... At Montana State University Billings College of Technology, numbers rose by 61 percent this fall over last year, an all time high. (Montana Standard, MT)
Diverse agenda will fill 8th annual cattleman’s day (150) Nov 14, 2009
Montana Cattlemen's Association will host the 8th annual Cattlemen's Day on Saturday, December 5, at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center, Billings, Mont. A worker's compensation safety workshop will be held at 8:00 a.m. This workshop will qualify participants for a 4% discount on their premiums. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Western entertains Northwest in home opener Monday Nov 14, 2009
He had 15 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in an 85-68 win over Central Washington; and 11 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds in a 76-68 victory at Montana State Billings. SILVER ANNIVERSARY FOR COACH JACKSON: is in his 25th season, the longest tenure of any coach in Western history in any sport. (Wwuvikings.com)
Man accused of holding woman against her will Nov 14, 2009
A Billings man is accused of holding a woman against her will in her home for 14 hours and repeatedly assaulting her Thursday. James M. Stewart, 38, was charged Friday with felony partner or family member assault, and misdemeanor counts of unlawful restraint and criminal mischief. (Montana Standard, MT)
Western ranked No.8 in NCAA II West Region poll Nov 14, 2009
Vikings could earn at-large regional berth (Wwuvikings.com)
Copperhead crowd Nov 14, 2009
Billings Central defeated Anaconda in four games. The Copperheads will play Lewistown Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse on the Montana State University campus. (Montana Standard, MT)
Tech men trounce Tech, 70-61 Nov 14, 2009
" The Hardrockers head to Billings for another showdown with Rocky on Saturday.Tech, meanwhile, looks to go 3-0 at home.Larson said he likes his chances against the high-powered Yellowjackets."We have confidence going in," Larson said. "Especially on the home court. Especially after this. (Montana Standard, MT)
Former car dealer sentenced for bank fraud Nov 14, 2009
A 65-year-old former used car dealer in Billings who pleaded guilty to bank fraud has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison and must pay $358,384 in restitution ... Information from: Billings Gazette, http://www. (Montana Standard, MT)
Maroons, Broncs ready to brawl Nov 14, 2009
The other semifinal Saturday pits top-ranked, undefeated Billings Central against unranked Belgrade in Billings. A win by Billings Central will set next Saturday's state championship game in Billings ... "Frenchtown's only loss to date was a 16-12 nailbiter to Billings Central. The Maroons lost to Billings Central 35-7 the second week of the season. Butte Central's other loss was by 38-14 at Laurel on Sept. 19.The Maroon defense gives a lot of looks with 6-0, 215-pound Justin Dunbar, 6-0,... (Montana Standard, MT)
Rams tag 'Heads with first loss of year Nov 14, 2009
Billings Central downs Anaconda, 4-1, to advance ... Dean Hendrickson / For Anadonda's Lisa Laslovich scores a kill against Billings Central during the Class A state Volleyball Tournament in Bozeman Friday ... Anaconda fell 3-1 against Billings Central in an undefeated semifinal match on Friday. (Montana Standard, MT)
Latest AP headlines Nov 13, 2009
(AP) Fellow students are trying to help a Serbian student return to Montana State University's Billings after he ran out of money ... (AP) Police are looking for a man who robbed a Billings casino at gunpoint. (Montana Standard, MT)
Copperheads cruise at state Nov 13, 2009
Anaconda will play Billings Central at 6 p.m. tonight ... Billings Central 3, Libby 0 ... Billings Central swept Libby handily late Thursday. (Montana Standard, MT)
Agriculture prices down Nov 13, 2009
Reporter Tom Lutey writes for The Billings Gazette and may be reached via e-mail at. Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
Selvig a household name at UM Nov 13, 2009
More Billings and the eastern part of Montana. But they had Division I basketball here and I wanted to play. (Montana Standard, MT)
Snowboards as art Nov 13, 2009
Ryan Farnes, who grew up in Billings, has started a snowboard manufacturing business. Publik boards are on sale at The Ski Station in Billings ... David Grubbs / The Billings Gazette. (Montana Standard, MT)
Have you been in elk camp too long? Nov 13, 2009
BILLINGS After several days at elk or deer camp, most male hunters discover their inner caveman ... Reporter Brett French writes for The Billings Gazette and may be reached via e-mail at. (Montana Standard, MT)
Settlement OK'd in DA Davidson hacker lawsuit Nov 13, 2009
"This case was about peace of mind," said John Heenan, a Billings attorney who represented the plaintiffs ... Information from: Billings Gazette, http://www. (Montana Standard, MT)
Veterans Day Schedule Nov 12, 2009
An Armed Forces Covenant Signing will take place at the Armed Forces Reserve Center at 2915 Gabel Road in Billings from 10 am. to 11:15 am. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
City may take away craft fair Nov 12, 2009
The chamber, Rotary Club, Ductions of Billings and Becky Kinkade submitted proposals. City staff scored the chamber and Rotary proposals tied for first. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Woman pleads guilty to 8th DUI offense Nov 11, 2009
Shauna Marie Cudney appeared in District Court in Billings on Tuesday and acknowledged she was driving intoxicated on Montana 3 last May ... Information from: Billings Gazette, http://www. (Montana Standard, MT)
Irving and Patten are unanimous first-team GNAC all-stars Nov 11, 2009
Western Oregon forward Rachelle Kliewer was the GNAC Newcomer of the Year, and Montana State Billings forward Jaucelyn Richter was the GNAC Freshman of the Year ... Also winning special awards were Rachelle Kliewer of Western Oregon and Jaucelyn Richter of Montana State Billings ... Saint Martin's and Western Washington had two each, while Montana State Billings, Central Washington and Western Oregon all had one. (Wwuvikings.com)
On Lute, the Utes and a whole lot of boots Nov 11, 2009
If you think there s an overabundance of field goals in college football today, be glad you weren t in attendance for the Montana versus Billings Polytech game in the season of 1924. A fellow by the name of Forest Peters of Montana just a freshman, mind you kicked 17 field goals that day. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Yellowstone bison could head to Turner's ranch Nov 11, 2009
-- State and federal officials are recommending that dozens of wild bison from Yellowstone National Park be moved to a Montana ranch owned by billionaire Ted Turner, who plans to keep 75 percent of their offspring for commercial purposes. The animals include adult bison and their descendants spared from a slaughter program meant to protect Montana's cattle industry from a disease carried by many bison. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Home on Ted's range? Nov 11, 2009
Yellowstone bison could go to Turner's Montana ranch, but opposition mounts. -- Dozens of wild bison from Yellowstone National Park would be relocated to a Montana ranch owned by billionaire Ted Turner, under a recommendation made by state and federal officials Tuesday. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Even Odds: A note from school Nov 11, 2009
Years ago when I was going to college in Billings, a friend had some kind of space battle video game at home, and he showed me how to play. I think I sat in front of his television for two straight days trying to mine enough space ore to get enough space credits to buy the nicest spaceship to beat the worst bad guys and restore peace and order to the galaxy. (Montana Standard, MT)
Yellowstone Park bison could go to Turner ranch Nov 11, 2009
BILLINGS Dozens of wild bison from Yellowstone National Park would be relocated to a Montana ranch owned by billionaire Ted Turner, under a recommendation made by state and federal officials Tuesday. The animals were spared from a slaughter program intended to protect Montana's cattle industry from a disease carried by many bison. (Montana Standard, MT)
Montana football keeps streaks alive Nov 11, 2009
BILLINGS When Brody McKnight's 33-yard field goal attempt split the uprights to give Montana a 12-10 road victory Saturday over lowly Idaho State, the No. 2-ranked Grizzlies avoided a massive upset, a loss that surely would have stood with the most stunning in Big Sky Conference history. Idaho State came into the game with just one victory in its last 25 games and was 6-37 in the last four seasons. (Montana Standard, MT)
Montana streets safer for walkers Nov 11, 2009
Just three Montana metro areas Billings, Missoula and Great Falls were large enough to be considered for the national report, and Montana's statistics were not included on the top 52 most dangerous large metro areas for walkers ... Missoula spent twice as much money per capita on bike and pedestrian concerns than Billings, the only other Montana city that received a score ... Missoula spent more than 10 per person on bike and pedestrian projects; Billings spent just over 5 per person. (Montana Standard, MT)
Transplanted swift foxes doing well Nov 10, 2009
Information from: Billings Gazette. Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
Eight Vikings are GNAC all-stars, Brown is unanimous first-team pick Nov 10, 2009
Montana State Billings forward Sam Charles was the GNAC Player of the Year, finishing his career with 69 goals and 18 assists ... --- Montana State Billings forward Sam Charles has been selected the 2009 Great Northwest Athletic Conference Men's Soccer Player-of-the-Year ... Only seven points separated first-place Saint Martin's from fourth-place MSU Billings. (Wwuvikings.com)
Man with Montana ties killed at Fort Hood Nov 10, 2009
BILLINGS Michael Grant Cahill, one of the 13 people killed Thursday by a gunman at Fort Hood, served in the Montana Army National Guard for many years and lived with his family in Great Falls, Havre, Boulder, Roundup and Helena ... Michael worked at hospitals in Boulder and Great Falls and at the Veterans Affairs Clinic in Billings. (Montana Standard, MT)
Park County Sheriff Scott Steward explains to the county commissioners and local car dealers Tuesday why he purchased six new vehicles in New Jersey without seeking local bids. Nov 10, 2009
old local wrote on Nov 9, 2009 9:15 PM:" billings shopper,first of all I bet if you asked the locals who worked for Cody car dealerships they would disagree with the "greed" you say their owners have...I'm sure the owners want to keep their workers and provide them with benefits and fair wages....second, move to Billings, Cody doesn't need you, on second thought move to New York, you would fit right in! " ... Billings shopper wrote on Nov 9, 2009 8:01 AM:" You bet , old local , the local car... (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Man denies role in Billings cocaine conspiracy Nov 10, 2009
A 33-year-old man has denied federal cocaine charges that prosecutors say are related to the case of a former player for the Billings Outlaws indoor football team. Torrence Kyere McGee of Billings pleaded not guilty Monday to a federal indictment charging him with selling a total of a quarter-ounce of cocaine on two occasions in 2008 ... Three people pleaded guilty last week in federal court in Billings to cocaine charges and five others pleaded not guilty. (Montana Standard, MT)
Fort Hood victim had served with Montana guard (15) Nov 10, 2009
Michael worked at hospitals in Boulder and Great Falls and at the Veterans Affairs Clinic in Billings. He also served in the Montana Army National Guard with units in Havre, Helena and Bozeman from 1973 to 1987, Joleen said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Woman sentenced for robbing Billings coffee kiosk Nov 10, 2009
A 28-year-old woman who pleaded guilty to robbing a coffee kiosk in Billings has been sentenced to eight years under the supervision of the state Department of Corrections with four years suspended ... Information from: Billings Gazette, http://www. (Montana Standard, MT)
Vikings end season Saturday at home against Montana State Billings Nov 10, 2009
- A season of learning experiences for a young Western Washington University volleyball team comes to a close as the Vikings play host to Montana State University Billings in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference match Saturday (7 p.m.) on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium that could determine third place in the league standings ... The Vikings, who have dropped three of their last four matches, swept MSUB on Oct. 17 at Billings. (Wwuvikings.com)
NILE filly raffle fulfills dreams, helps with youth programs (32) Nov 9, 2009
They bring the filly to the MATE show in Billings each year so the crowd can see her in person ... After getting the call and taking care of her other horses, Clark hitched up the trailer and made the three and a half hour drive to Billings that very night. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Medical marijuana: Area interest grows Nov 8, 2009
In an effort to further understand and ensure compliance, some Butte police are attending an upcoming training in Billings on the state's medical marijuana laws, he said. "It's confusing," Skuletich said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Errors costly for Western in five-set loss at Central Washington Nov 8, 2009
The Vikings conclude their season Saturday (7 p.m.), entertaining Montana State Billings on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. . (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings end regular season with 2-1 win at Montana State Billings Nov 8, 2009
Richland/Hanford) scored one goal and assisted on another as Western Washington University defeated Montana State University Billings, 2-1, in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference women's soccer contest Saturday at the Yellowjacket Soccer Complex. The Vikings, who extended their unbeaten streak to seven games (5-0-2), finished their regular season 11-4-4 overall and second by one point in the GNAC standings at 8-1-3, despite having a victory and a tie in their two meetings with league champion... (Wwuvikings.com)
Mediator to help school district, bus drivers Nov 8, 2009
A federal mediator has been called in to help settle differences between school bus drivers and Billings School District 2, meaning buses will be rolling on Monday ... Information from: Billings Gazette, http://www. (Montana Standard, MT)
Western men second, women fourth at NCAA II West Regional Nov 8, 2009
Montana State Billings 464, 17 ... Montana State Billings 352, 15. (Wwuvikings.com)
Dillon drops nailbiter to Billings Central Nov 8, 2009
BILLINGS Billings Central's been here before and it's a good thing. The Rams overcame two very good teams, Frenchtown and Laurel, to win in the fourth quarter and that experience didn't hurt Saturday afternoon. (Montana Standard, MT)
