Laurel, MT

BILLINGS — A new public hearing is scheduled for the state of Montana's planned forensic mental health facility west of Laurel after the project was temporarily halted by a judge last week.

A revised assessment included multiple options for getting water and sewer from the city of Laurel, including potential legal challenges.

The latest analysis by DEQ finds the impact of greenhouse gases to be negligible, with the plant estimated to contribute about 1.36% of Montana’s total emissions.

A planned forensic mental health facility west of Laurel can not proceed until further analysis is done on water usage and how that water will be obtained.

The preliminary injunction stops construction of the 32-bed psychiatric facility intended to treat and rehabilitate people in the criminal justice system while the lawsuit progresses. The proposed site is located just west of the city of Laurel. The post Judge stops new Laurel psychiatric facility from breaking ground, orders new environmental study appeared first on Montana Free Press.

A 6-year-old rescue dog, Poppy, from Laurel is getting national attention as a finalist in People Magazine’s World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Competition.

A story in the Aug. 14 edition of the Billings Gazette incorrectly described Laurel Mayor Kris Vogele’s relationship with Laurel CARED. Vogele resigned from the group 10 days before he was appointed mayor, which was also before the group sued…

Students at Laurel High can still check their phones at lunch, but from first bell to last, those devices stay in the locker. Continue reading…

Students at Laurel High can still check their phones at lunch, but from first bell to last, those devices stay in the locker. Continue reading…

BILLINGS — The state of Montana is considering seizing the city of Laurel's water supply as an option as it pursues construction of a controversial mental health facility.