Jon Tester’s Senate campaign has been making hay out of remarks Republican opponent Tim Sheehy made last year about healthcare. Semafor obtained an audio recording of remarks Sheehy made at a meet-and-greet in Glasgow in August 2023. “In my opinion,” … read more
Last Thursday, August 15, United States Senate candidate Tim Sheehy came to the Yellowstone County News office for a quick interview. He discussed current polling numbers, why he entered the race, why he stands out, and his experience as a … read more
On Tuesday, August 20, 24 out of 25 Montana Democratic delegates cast their vote for Vice President Kamala Harris to officially become the Democratic candidate for President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The delegation … read more
Gerald Dennis Sikel, 77, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, doing what he loved. Born on January 12, 1947, in Linton, North Dakota, he is survived by his wife Carol Huffine Sikel of 52 years; daughters Sarah (Shawn) Hando, and … read more
With the upcoming football season and the resignation from Rick Dees as the coach of the Huntley Project High School Football Team, Huntley Project has hired a new head coach to lead the team. Kevin Avison, a teacher at Huntley … read more
Emerging as an issue for the County Water District Board of Directors is a notice from a Gracepoint Church at 900 Barrett Road that they want to extend their water line under Wicks Lane in order to connect to the … read more
Last week, I had the opportunity to talk to several people as they waited in line for the Trump Rally in Bozeman. The energy was palpable with music blaring and the crowd packing the parking lot. We talked about their … read more
Louis C. Dubs, III, of Billings, Montana, passed away on Aug. 6, 2024, surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters, after a sudden battle against endocarditis. Louis was born on Jan. 16, 1954, in Genoa, Nebraska, to Louis “Louie” Dubs, … read more
Recently, Senator Jon Tester has been attempting to distance himself from Vice President Harris’s presidential bid, having refused to endorse her so far despite her being the presumptive nominee of his party. Tester is in a political pickle, as he … read more
On Friday, August 9, President Trump held a rally in Bozeman with one central mission–to make sure Jon Tester is not re-elected to the United States Senate. In a state President Trump has won by 20 points in the past, … read more
Dear Editor, Taxation is the price we pay to live in a civilized society? Those who paid property taxes in Montana will be eligible to file a claim for another property tax rebate of up to $675 beginning August 15. … read more
Derek Yeager has been named as Yellowstone County’s new Disaster and Emergency Services (DES) Director, following the resignation of “KC” Williams, who served as director for the past five and a half years. KC Williams has taken a position with read more
Dear Editor, The school year is fast approaching. How many schools across the country are ready to handle the Biden administration’s rewrite of Title IX changes? Are children going to have their First Amendment rights trampled on by being federally … read more
by David Crisp When I was a cub reporter, still wet not only behind the ears but from the peak of the hair I once had to the soles of my feet, I interviewed a school board candidate who then … read more
As the summer ends, football season starts. For Shepherd Public Schools, this means a new head football coach. Josh Casares, a Public Resource Officer (PRO) for Shepherd in the Shepherd area, has been hired for the head coach position at … read more
Senator Jon Tester’s campaign has launched a new support group, Republicans for Tester. With Montana likely to go red in the presidential election, Tester’s chances of re-election seem to lie in his ability to get Republican voters to split their … read more
A special board meeting was held by Shepherd Public Schools to address an issue with Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The issue includes the removal and replacement of an above-ground fire sprinkler pipe. The route of the pipe was determined … read more
Dear Editor, Tobacco and pharmaceutical companies and lobbyists help fund the Republican State Central Committee, which recently sent a mailer promoting Dan Wilson for the Montana Supreme Court. Supreme Court elections are intended to be non-partisan read more
Well, Folks, with so much going on, I’ll keep this to the point as I’ve got so much to do. First, Dig It Days is next week, so make sure you set your calendars to come and join us. Bring … read more
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention during 2023 roughly 75,000 US citizens died from synthetic opioids. The Obama administration might have explained this away as the “new norm.” They said “new norm” began in 2013 and continued … read more
