Tom Howard
Billings Gazette
Billings, MT, United States
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Proposed One Big Sky Center would change the face of downtown Billings
The Billings skyline could be in for a major overhaul — the addition of the state's tallest building — if a $120 million downtown development comes to fruition. → Read More
SM Energy announces closure of Billings office, about 100 jobs to be eliminated
The Billings energy sector is poised to lose around 100 jobs as SM Energy announced Thursday that it will close its Billings office as part of a plan to sell → Read More
Red Lodge artist uses bike parts to create unique metal sculptures
To most people, a 5-gallon bucket filled with used bicycle chains, worn cogs and trashed disc brake rotors is junk destined for the recycling bin. → Read More
Knockerball, semi-organized chaos, debuts in Billings
In case disc golf and cornhole games don't provide enough of a thrill, a new extreme sport encourages players to climb into a big inflatable ball, charge at one another → Read More
Low jobless rate forces closure of Snelling employment office
Yellowstone County’s low unemployment rate allows job seekers to pick and choose among openings for which they are qualified. → Read More
Billings businesses hurting as project widens Grand Avenue
As soon as the barriers went up and the heavy equipment started rolling along Grand Avenue, Scott Welter noticed that a reliable stream of customers at his Magic City Casino → Read More
New H&M retail store draws big crowds to Rimrock Mall in Billings
The lure of free merchandise and an opportunity to shop in a hip new store lured Heather Gullett and her daughter, Morgan, to Rimrock Mall at 9 a.m. Thursday. → Read More
Nick Steen returns to Billings as Northern Hotel's executive chef
Billings native Nick Steen once gazed at the massive renovation going on to the historic Northern Hotel and started dreaming about possibilities. → Read More
Sanjel to close Miles City operation as low energy prices take toll on oil industry
Sanjel Corp., a Canadian company specializing in hydraulic fracturing and other oilfield services, will close its operation in Miles City as part of a reorganization that includes the sale of → Read More
U.S. energy renaissance is here to stay, says ConocoPhillips CEO
The same kind of innovative spirit that helped the United States regain the title of the world’s leader in oil and gas production will also help the industry weather current → Read More
Local contingent hopes to lure American Airlines
A Billings contingent heads to Texas this weekend for a meeting in which they hope to persuade officials from American Airlines to offer direct, daily flights between Dallas and Billings. → Read More
Rock Pile wins recognition on list of best dive bars, and that's no bull
Melissa Gjerde's phone started going crazy at about 11 p.m. Monday with a flurry of congratulatory text messages.Much to Gjerde's surprise, Yahoo! Travel has selected the Rock Pile, 1207 N. → Read More
Montana tops nation again in number of new businesses
Not long ago, Helen Lee realized that she could no longer manage living alone at the family ranch in the Blue Creek area. → Read More
Lower gas prices mean less pain at the pump for summer travelers
Preparing their departure from the Billings KOA Kampground on Friday morning, Seneca Eldredge and Diane Russell had already added a number of tourist attractions to their personal bucket list since → Read More
New car wash part of East Billings district's expansion
A $4 million automatic car wash that will recycle its water, provide free vacuum service and will operate even in sub-freezing weather is the newest business planning to locate in → Read More
Local officials make case for keeping Billings GE center open
Montana’s congressional delegation has pledged to help as Yellowstone County officials make a case for keeping General Electric’s Billings operations center in business. → Read More
The Banyan Tree, a new women's boutique has something for everybody
A few years ago, Jana Pennington entered an executive training program at Hennessy’s, hoping to become a merchandise buyer for the department store. → Read More
GE announces sale of financial unit; effect on Billings operation uncertain
General Electric announced Friday that it plans to sell off most of its financial arm over the next two years as the company concentrates on its industrial operations. → Read More
20 Billings jobs lost in Sanjel center's closure
The closure of Sanjel Inc.’s training and maintenance facility at 1236 Cordova St. means the loss of 20 jobs in the Billings area. → Read More
40 Under Forty: Thanks, Billings, for helping us select our 40 Under Forty winners
Thank you, Billings, for your assistance in identifying some of the community’s best and brightest. → Read More