The Financial 411: How the Economy Is Affecting REAL People in Billings

Like the rest of the nation, Billings is feeling a financial crunch. Inflation, gas prices, interest rates, home and rent prices, and a low-performing stock market are all interconnected and creating...

Practical Financial Tips that Make ‘Cents’

Money matters can be stressful, but when you prepare and plan you can feel more secure about your financial future. With the help of some local experts, we have some practical financial tips for all a...

Opening New Doors to Beauty and Wellness

Central Wellness is a medical and aesthetic spa with a brand new West End location. Their patient-centric approach to overall wellness and beauty serves clients from all ages and walks of life. With a...

Woman to Watch: Hanna Bloom

Check out this month’s Woman to Watch, Hanna Bloom of Bloom Business Solutions.  Making the complexities of running a business easy, Hanna assures, “you just sit back, and I will handle everything.” B...

Building a Lifelong Legacy: Jim and Chris Scott

They are philanthropists, volunteers, and leaders with success built on family values and a commitment to community. These prominent Billings residents are none other than Jim and Chris Scott.

Shaping a Community for Talent Attraction

With roughly 4,200 job openings in Billings, according to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, the priorities have shifted to strategic placemaking as businesses release legacy practices and...

Charting a Path for the Future

For Visit Billings, the travel marketing landscape is adjusting as the industry and the destination move into the next three to five years. It will continue to adapt to the many variables in the indu...

Raising Financially Savvy Kids

Raising financially savvy kids in the 21st century means recognizing that banking has mostly stayed the same, but technology has made things easier and more convenient. Let's use the tools available i...

Business Spotlight: Montana Smiles Orthodontics

Meet Dr. Ryan and Sarah Hecht, the husband and wife team that set out to serve their community and “Make Montana Smile,” one set of braces at a time.

Financial Lessons at Every Age & Stage

“Teaching kids about money should start from a fairly young age,” explained Melissa Yackley, Vice President of Stockman Bank. “As soon as they start asking questions or asking to buy things, it’s time...

Quoth the Raven

If you’ve ever had your spine tingle while reading The Raven, you’re not alone. But literature’s most famous bird isn’t a fair representation of how ravens and crows act in the wild. They belong to hu...

MSUB Alumni Spotlight: Garrett Woodin

Garrett Woodin graduated from MSUB just two years ago after an impressive career as a college athlete for the university. Today, he is the assistant golf pro for Hilands Golf Club.

The Scoop on Winter Squash

The versatility and beauty of winter squash is endless. Use these fall-harvested fruits for autumn décor, Jack-o’-lantern carvings, Thanksgiving centerpieces, and of course – to enjoy in dishes sweet...

Meet the Gardener: Anna Rogers

For Simply Local staff writer Anna Rogers, gardening is a passion, a skill, and a constant drive to do better. A way to connect with the earth and its bounty, and a path to building community.

Cook This: Garden Harvest Ratatouille

A few of my friends grow a garden every year, and I benefit from their harvest. The sweetest thing about ratatouille is that you can customize it.

Real Estate Realties: The Truth Behind Today’s Market

Billings, Montana, is a desirable place for many to call home, so the real estate market is thriving. With that being said, the market in the magic city has its fair share of challenges as the busines...

West Fork Lodge: A Family’s Legacy

Jay and Joni Hancock have kept their roots in Montana with a lodge they’ve lovingly dubbed West Fork Lodge, but this dream began long before the build. Check out the full story online or in the pages.

Parade of Homes Wrap-Up

In case you missed the 2022 Parade of Homes, we’ll be taking you on in-depth tours of each home in the coming months. Before we open the front doors, we’re giving you a peek at the stunning exteriors...