
Laurel Superintendent Matt Torix discusses plans for potential upgrades to public schools. Photo By Torrey Anderson Of The Outlook
Thu, 01/26/2023 - 12:00am
When Laurel Public Schools organized a Listening Session last week, 100 people showed up to be heard.
Laurel School Superintendent Matt Torix was pleased with the turnout, and while he jokingly said...

Joel Sauter is Laurel’s newest Code Enforcement officer.
Thu, 01/26/2023 - 12:00am
Residents may have seen the Laurel Police Department’s code enforcement vehicle making rounds in the city. Behind the wheel of that white SUV, officer Joel Sauter is keeping a watchful eye out to...

Laurel author A.J. Otjen answers questions from a young fan, fourth grader Sean Cross, at Graff School last week. Otjen read her book, ‘Elk Morning At The Battle of Arrow Creek,” which tells the story of the famous Crow battle that took place in 1861 about 20 miles south of Billings.
Thu, 01/26/2023 - 12:00am
Some excited third and fourth graders at Graff School met Laurel author A.J. Otjen last week. After taking questions from the students, Otjen, who is a marketing professor at Montana State University...

Laurel’s newest City Council member Jodi Mackay is sworn in by City Council President Heidi Sparks. Photo Courtesy of Richard Klose
Thu, 01/19/2023 - 12:00am
In a vote held on Jan. 10, Laurel City Council members installed local business owner Jodi Mackay in the vacant Ward 4 City Council seat. Mackay will occupy the seat that was vacated by long-time...

Abby Nagel with her father Travis, and great-grandfather Dick Metzger represent three generations of Laurel firefighters (enhanced photo). Photo Courtesy Of The Nagel Family
Thu, 01/19/2023 - 12:00am
In a City Council meeting held on Jan. 10, Abby Nagel of Laurel was appointed to serve on the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department. Nagel, a LHS Senior, applied to be a member of the department four days...