City of Billings
Recent News About City of Billings
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Southeast Montana News Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Educational Services industry during 2024?
In 2024, seven H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located within the Southeast Montana News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Preventative screenings urged for first responders' cardiovascular safety
Jason Banfield, assistant chief of EMS for the Billings Fire Department, emphasizes the importance of preventative heart health screening due to his demanding job and family history of heart disease.
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Billings Fire Department announces tour dates for station visits in fall
The Billings Fire Department has announced the schedule for its 2025 station tours.
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Southeast Montana News Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry during 2024?
Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in the Southeast Montana News publication area submitted four H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Yellowstone County launches toolkit for safer school commutes
The Yellowstone County Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Committee has introduced a new toolkit aimed at promoting walking, biking, and rolling to school.
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RiverStone Health introduces Welcome Baby program for new parents
RiverStone Health has introduced a new initiative called Welcome Baby, aimed at supporting new parents in Yellowstone County.
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Mayor Cole nominates TJ Rogers for Ward III council vacancy
Billings Mayor Bill Cole has put forward TJ Rogers as his recommendation to fill the Ward III council vacancy.
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Three residents die from flu in Yellowstone County
RiverStone Health, along with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), has confirmed the first influenza-related deaths in Yellowstone County for the 2024-2025 season.
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Billings mayor invites applications for vacant Ward III council seat
Mayor Bill Cole of Billings is inviting applications for the Ward III council seat, previously occupied by Denise Joy.
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Billings reaches interim deal in Colonial property dispute
An interim agreement has been reached in the ongoing legal case involving the City of Billings and the owner of a property known as the Colonial on South 27th Street.
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Billings partners with Vet READY to support military veterans
The City of Billings has partnered with the nonprofit organization Vet READY to improve its work environment for U.S. Military Veterans.
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Billings contracts SL-serco Inc. for comprehensive utility billing system audit
The City of Billings has engaged SL-serco Inc. to conduct an audit of its utility billing system, with work set to commence on November 6, 2024.
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City of Billings selects firm for utility bill audit
The City of Billings is in the process of selecting a firm to conduct an audit of its utility billing system.
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Safe Kids Yellowstone County launches fellowship to promote traffic safety among teens
Safe Kids Yellowstone County has initiated a new fellowship program aimed at enlisting high school students as advocates for traffic safety.
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Executive session rescheduled to start earlier on October 28
Monday night's Closed Executive Session on October 28 will start 30 minutes earlier than initially planned. The session is now scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Following this, the Regular Business Meeting will commence at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers.
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Billings highlights safety rules for haunted house permits ahead of Halloween
With Halloween approaching, the Billings Fire Prevention Bureau is emphasizing the importance of safety regulations for haunted houses. The bureau warns that these attractions can pose significant risks in case of a fire.
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Community invited to join Clothesline Project for domestic violence awareness
The Northern Lights VOICES committee is encouraging community participation in a Clothesline Project this October, coinciding with Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The initiative aims to highlight the issue of domestic violence through a display of T-shirts decorated with personal messages, names, and symbols. Each shirt will honor the strength, resilience, and memory of victims and survivors.
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Alleyway near Wise Wonders transformed with new murals by local artists
The alleyway east of the Wise Wonders Science & Discovery Museum and the Cali Building in Billings, Montana, has undergone a significant transformation. Known locally as 'Graffiti Alley,' it was once a popular spot for street art but had recently become a target for unwanted tagging and undesirable activities.
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Billings MET Transit joins Riverstone Health for breast cancer awareness campaign
The City of Billings MET Transit employees are participating in a campaign to support Breast Cancer Awareness throughout October. They will show their support every Friday during the month.
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Billings Fire Department rescues man trapped on Rims
The Billings Fire Department executed a high-angle rescue on Monday afternoon, successfully retrieving a man trapped in a crevasse on the Rims. The operation commenced when the team arrived shortly before 4:15 p.m. and began searching for the individual, who was reportedly uncooperative and intoxicated. He mentioned seeing nearby buildings but could not determine his exact location.