Friday was almost five years in the making for Billings-Logan International Airport, opening the second half of its $60 million terminal expansion project. But the hard work is still to come.
In December, the Billings City Council looked at crime, punishment, and the jail. The focus on Tuesday was on mental health, family situations, and cultural considerations and the effect on crime.
With community safety a priority in 2024, Yellowstone County commissioners explore plans to expand the jail. A proposal calls for the addition of a new $3.3 million temporary holding facility.
The Billings City Council voted in favor of a municipal partnership with Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority.The agreement aims to restore passenger rail service t