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In blow to Sibanye-Stillwater, attempts to tariff Russian palladium unsuccessful

As Sibanye-Stillwater seeks to expand its waste facility to support decades of mining in Montana, other elements of the business' future remain uncertain. Legal and External Affairs Vice President Heather McDowell told the Billings Gazette on Monday that an initial effort for permanent tariffs on palladium was unsuccessful.

'Symbol of Montana:' Silver belt buckle submitted by delegation for 250th time capsule

'Symbol of Montana:' Silver belt buckle submitted by delegation for 250th time capsule

In the halls of Congress 250 years from now, someone will become a snazzy dresser. Montana’s congressional delegation is submitting a silver belt buckle adorned with the American flag and bordered by golden rope for a time capsule to represent the Treasure State. The belt buckle will be sealed

Studies show how homeless numbers ebb and flow in Billings and Montana

Recently released reporting by the federal government indicates that homelessness recorded on a single night in Montana increased by 12.7% from 2024 to 2025. However, additional data seems to show a decline in the count. The 2025 assessment, released at the end of May, showed Montana ranking fourth in

Data center project eyed near Sidney, would use unwanted natural gas from Bakken

A proposed data center project near Sidney looks to use natural gas engines to provide nearly 15 megawatts to farm cryptocurrency on-site. Currently eyed for agricultural land two miles south of Fairview in Richland County, the property is owned by Bitcoin mining business NYDIG. The data center would be

Worden man involved in controversial Billings police raid pleads guilty on meth charges

A Worden man pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of possession to distribute meth following a controversial search last September. With the plea, defendant John Paul Schmieding, 39, faces five to 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine, according to court documents. The arrest of Schmieding followed a

Barry Usher down, Charlie Loveridge, Stacy Zinn, Denise Joy all up in Yellowstone County results

Here are all election results for legislative primaries in Yellowstone County, according to returns Wednesday morning. Contested races are listed first. Senate District 19 Chris Rindal is leading with 3,226 votes against incumbent State Sen. Barry Usher with 2,759 votes. A last-minute entrant in the race, Rindal

Miller wins Democratic primary, heads into deep red eastern congressional district

The Associated Press on Tuesday declared Helena attorney Brian Miller the winner of the Democratic primary in the race to challenge incumbent Republican Rep. Troy Downing in the eastern congressional district. Democratic primary results: * Sam Lux: 27% (11,465 votes) * Brian Miller: 56% (23,458 votes) * Jonathan Windy Boy: 16%