Watch Now: Billings Police provides more details on the 14-hour standoff suspect in the Heights over the weekend; Federal Agency announces $25m in funding after OH train derailment
BPD organized a press conference today to give more information on the 14-hour armed standoff that took place in the Heights this weekend. Billings Police Chief, St. John, give credits to the officers of multiple county sheriff's offices who were called in to help resolve the situation that began Saturday morning
In a news release, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration says $25 m grant will support projects for training first responders during hazmat incidents. It will also advance safety technologies, reduce environmental impacts, and will be used for community awareness training to inform the public on what to do during an emergency.