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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.

By Southeast Montana News | Feb 14, 2025

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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.

By Southeast Montana News | Feb 12, 2025

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Yellowstone County launches toolkit for safer school commutes

By Southeast Montana News | Feb 6, 2025

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

By Southeast Montana News | Jan 27, 2025

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

By Southeast Montana News | Jan 23, 2025

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

By Southeast Montana News | Jan 15, 2025

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

By Southeast Montana News | Dec 26, 2024

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

By Southeast Montana News | Dec 20, 2024

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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Matt Rosendale calls for changes to SNAP and criticizes VA spending

By Southeast Montana News | Dec 13, 2024

U.S. Congressman Matt Rosendale addressed multiple issues via social media posts this December.

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Matt Rosendale discusses religious beliefs and military policies

By Southeast Montana News | Dec 11, 2024

Matt Rosendale recently shared his perspectives on religion and military policy via social media posts dated December 9 and December 11, 2024.

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Townsend man pleads guilty after fatal shooting incident involving girlfriend's dog

By Southeast Montana News | Dec 5, 2024

A Townsend resident has pleaded guilty to firearms charges after admitting to shooting his girlfriend's dog. U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich confirmed that Gabriel Martin Puga, 33, admitted on December 4 to being a prohibited person in possession of...

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Matt Rosendale voices concerns over Biden's policies on Twitter

By Southeast Montana News | Dec 4, 2024

Matt Rosendale recently expressed his opinions on social media regarding President Biden's executive actions, COVID-19 accountability, and healthcare policies related to obesity medication coverage.

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Great Falls woman pleads guilty in meth trafficking case

By Southeast Montana News | Dec 3, 2024

A Great Falls woman has admitted to a conspiracy charge related to methamphetamine distribution, according to U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich.

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Matt Rosendale comments on election consequences and congressional stock trading

By Southeast Montana News | Nov 27, 2024

Congressman Matt Rosendale discusses the implications of recent elections through social media posts dated November 25-27, highlighting concerns about legislative decisions impacting Montana and advocating for restrictions on stock trading by...

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Billings partners with Vet READY to support military veterans

By Southeast Montana News | Nov 22, 2024

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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Matt Rosendale voices concerns over COVID-19 vaccine mandates and national debt

By Southeast Montana News | Nov 22, 2024

U.S. Congressman Matt Rosendale shared his views on COVID-19 vaccine mandates and fiscal policies through recent tweets dated November 21 and November 22, 2024.

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Matt Rosendale discusses justice and veterans' data protection in recent tweets

By Southeast Montana News | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Congressman Matt Rosendale from Montana's 2nd district addressed issues of justice for Laken and thanked Speaker Johnson in tweets dated November 20, 2024.

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Matt Rosendale criticizes VA Committee's handling of Dole Act

By Southeast Montana News | Nov 19, 2024

U.S. Congressman Matt Rosendale voiced strong criticism against how the VA Committee managed the Dole Act through social media posts dated November 19th.

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Matt Rosendale raises concerns over foreign policy and bipartisan agreements

By Southeast Montana News | Nov 19, 2024

In recent tweets by Matt Rosendale dated November 17-19, 2024, he shares insights on religious faith while raising alarms about U.S. military involvement abroad and critiquing rapid bipartisan decisions affecting Americans and veterans