Erik Olson
Billings Gazette
Billings, MT, United States
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Have You Heard: Mattress store to replace old gas station on Billings' West End
A new Sleep Number mattress store is relocating to the vacated 3G’s gas station site at the corner of 24th Street West and Monad Road. → Read More
New coffee shop opening in Joliet
A new shop is opening in Joliet. Revenant Coffee is scheduled to open in September at 602 W. Front St., former home of Salon 212. The owners wrote on their Facebook page that they’re remodeling and plan to open a drive-through window. → Read More
Free fries Monday at Mooyah
The owners of the Mooyah franchise on Billings' West End are giving out free fries Monday to celebrate a milestone for the company. → Read More
Coffee Tavern aiming for September opening downtown
The Coffee Tavern, a 24-hour java joint that will feature live music, will open in mid- to late September at 2828 Second Ave. N. in downtown Billings, owner Larry Heafner → Read More
Dentists redesign new building to fit in with Red Lodge’s historic downtown
RED LODGE — The exterior of the new Rock Creek Center at the gateway into town looks right in place with the town’s frontier history – red brick masonry, square → Read More
Consultant: Billings should leverage Bozeman air-service success
Instead of worrying about falling behind Bozeman’s air service, Billings leaders should leverage that success to boost their own airport, a consultant said Wednesday. → Read More
Ziggy's hardware to close in Billings
The Ziggy’s hardware store at 1760 Monad Road is closing after a liquidation sale starting this week, owner Jack Ziegler said. → Read More
Neighbors of One Big Sky Center: 'If you look at the big picture, it’s good. It really is'
When Sherry Daly was first approached by a buyer for her Montana Vintage Clothing building at 112 N. 29th St., she said no way. → Read More
Five Guys Burgers, Popeyes coming to Shiloh Crossing in Billings
Five Guys Burgers and Fries and a second Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen are coming to a new building at Shiloh Crossing on Billings' West End. → Read More
Have You Heard: Philly sandwich spot to open next month in downtown Billings
B-Town Grill’s Famous Phillies is gearing up to open the first week of September, owner Alan Arthur said recently. → Read More
Faded Rockvale restaurant and bar to get new life, owner
ROCKVALE — It’s one of the first questions people ask Cody Hoefle when they find out he’s buying the Fort Rockvale Restaurant and Casino. → Read More
New Taco Bell coming to South Billings
A new Taco Bell restaurant is coming to the South Billings Urban Renewal District. → Read More
Economist: Medical, finance sectors boost Yellowstone County, despite ag, energy slowdown
Yellowstone County’s economy will likely take a step back in 2016 compared to last year, and collapsing energy prices haven’t yet hit bottom, a University of Montana economist said Tuesday → Read More
Grand Avenue reopens four days early on Billings West End
Grand Avenue is open again on the western edge of Billings, with wider lanes and roundabouts to improve traffic flow. → Read More
Have You Heard: Broadway Deli to close in downtown Billings
The Broadway Deli and Cafe in downtown Billings will close Aug. 26, but another restaurant is coming to the space. → Read More
Uber launches ride-sharing service Friday in Billings
With a blast of an air horn from state Rep. Daniel Zolnikov, Uber launched its ride-share service in Billings on Friday. → Read More
Kennedy closes restaurant on Billings West End
Former Yellowstone County Commissioner Bill Kennedy has closed his Billings West End restaurant to focus on his new role as head of the Montana State University Billings Foundation. → Read More
Lockwood Domino's holding fundraiser for family of Taeva Hawkins
Buy a pizza today at the Lockwood Domino’s, and support a good cause — helping a local family through their grief. → Read More
Ron Thom, top Billings real estate broker, dies at 59
Ron Thom, a top-selling real-estate broker in Yellowstone County, died Sunday at his Billings home. He was 59. → Read More
First Interstate reports growth in quarterly profits to $25.6 million
Despite continued struggles in loans to the energy industry, First Interstate Bank reported Monday a growth in profits for the second quarter to $25.6 million, or 57 cents a share. → Read More