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Huntley Project stays unbeaten, downs Jefferson to advance to Class B semis
WORDEN, Mont. -- Undefeated Huntley Project hosted Jefferson in the Class B Quarterfinals on Friday night, blowing past the Panthers 55-8 to advance to the semifinals. In the first quarter, the Red Devils wasted no time as Huntly Harp takes the run straight up the middle for the touchdown to open the scoring.
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Driver behavior, crossing guard shortages create challenges for student safety in Billings
BILLINGS, Mont. — For children walking to school, crossing the street can be one of the most dangerous parts of their day. At Burlington Elementary in Billings, parents and school staff say they’re seeing firsthand the challenges of keeping students safe around busy streets and they’re taking extra steps to get drivers to slow down and pay attention.
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Driver behavior, crossing guard shortages create challenges for student safety in Billings
BILLINGS, Mont. — For children walking to school, crossing the street can be one of the most dangerous parts of their day. At Burlington Elementary in Billings, parents and school staff say they’re seeing firsthand the challenges of keeping students safe around busy streets and they’re taking extra steps to get drivers to slow down and pay attention. Karen Merchant sees those risks every morning. Merchant came out of retirement this school year to become a crossing guard at Burlington Elementary after bringing her grandchildren to school. She says drivers distracted by their phones, along with large trucks traveling through the area, make it especially important to watch out for students. “These kids don’t see the cars. I see the cars. I watch for the cars,” Merchant said. “And these are little kids. They need help.” But helping students cross safely can put crossing guards themselves at risk. Burlington Elementary Principal Leah Yasenak says the school’s previous crossing guard, Mr. Joseph, came close to being hit by vehicles multiple times last year. “Like we tell our students, safety first. We want our community to do that too, to be safe first,” Yasenak said. The school’s PTA is also working to
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Bitter rivals Laurel, Billings Central prepare for first round playoff matchup
BILLINGS, Mont. -- Playoff high school football continues across the state on Friday. In Billings, the first round of the Class A playoffs renews one of the Treasure State's most fierce rivalries as Laurel meets Billings Central at Rocky Mountain College. "We don't like them in anything, so definitely we're...
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Coyotes close season with strong showing at State
The Shelby High School cross country team closed its season Saturday with a strong showing at the MHSA State Cross Country Championships at Amend Park in Billings, highlighted by an All-State finish from senior Aeris Stewart and historic performances from Thomas Knickerbocker and Corin Scarborough. Stewart capped her senior season...
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After six-year fight, women who fought to save Absarokee's historic Sandstone School reflect on its loss
ABSAROKEE, Mont. — After more than a century standing in Absarokee, the historic Sandstone School has been demolished, ending a six-year effort by a group of local women to preserve the building and its place in Montana history. Demolition of the 1910 school began Oct. 15, four days before...