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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.

By Southeast Montana News | Jan 15, 2025

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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.

By Southeast Montana News | Dec 26, 2024

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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

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Matt Rosendale criticizes Oracle Cerner and informs Crow Tribe about FEMA aid

By Southeast Montana News | Nov 19, 2024

U.S. Congressman Matt Rosendale has voiced criticism towards Oracle Cerner while addressing aid eligibility for the Crow Tribal Nation post-storms.

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Billings contracts SL-serco Inc. for comprehensive utility billing system audit

By Southeast Montana News | Nov 2, 2024

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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East Helena man sentenced for trafficking thousands of fentanyl pills

By Southeast Montana News | Oct 30, 2024

An East Helena resident, Thomas Anthony Conley, aged 37, has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine.

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City of Billings selects firm for utility bill audit

By Southeast Montana News | Oct 29, 2024

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

By Southeast Montana News | Oct 28, 2024

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

By Southeast Montana News | Oct 24, 2024

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.