Q2 Top Stories and Weather for Monday, March 24Billings faces $6.5M shortfall under property tax bill, officials warn Billings faces $6.5M shortfall under property tax bill, officials warnBillings city officials say property tax
relief efforts at the legislature will negatively impact Billings.One measure in particular has bipartisan support and support from Gov. Greg Gianforte. However, due to Billings charter that limits the city's ability to levy taxes to make up for certain proposed property tax reductions, the passage of House Bill 231 could mean a significant reduction in city revenue.Read the full story hereVolunteers turn a rock slide into a trail upgrade at Phipps Park Volunteers turn a rock slide into a trail upgrade at Phipps ParkFollowing a recent rockfall caused by winter weathering, a small but dedicated group of volunteers took to Phipps Park to restore and improve the area. Instead of just clearing debris, they saw an opportunitylightly landscaping the trails to make them more bike-friendly. Nick Chaffin, leading the charge, is vice chair of Pedal United, which stewards Phipps Park, the site of a recent rockfall. He says the rockfall took out part of the pedestrian, bike, and horse trails."Ive always liked expanding access and building trails," he said.Read the full story hereProtest held in Billings over planned US Postal Service cuts Protest held in Billings over planned US Postal Service cutsWith the recent announcement that Doge would be working closely with the U.S. Postal Service to cut back, some changes could be coming. Last week, Postmaster Louis DeJoy announced plans to work with Doge to scale back the service, cutting 10,000 jobs. This decision led to nationwide protests like this one in Billings. Local postal services staff say they are concerned the cuts will affect both deliveries and stability for employees.Read the full story hereWatch the latest weather forecast FORECAST SUNDAY EVENING MAR 23, 2025Watch Montana This Morning Q2 Montana This Morning with Augusta McDonnell 3-24-25 ...read more read less
