Monthly Archives: January 2025

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Obituary: Theodore “Ted” Wayne Jensen

Theodore “Ted” Wayne Jensen

Dr. Theodore “Ted” Wayne Jensen, 80, of Billings, Montana passed away on December 24, 2024. Born on August 31, 1944, in Sacramento, California, he grew up in Great Falls and is preceded in death by his beloved wives, Myrna Jensen, and Maria Beltran; his devoted grandchild, Stella Gordon; and his parents, Mary Irene James, and Joseph Blaine Jensen; and his infant brother James Jensen.

Ted is survived by his children, Blaine Jensen (Sarah Butts), Elizabeth Gordon, and Brenda (Jeremy) Huck, grandson, James Huck, and sister Zelna Anderson of Great Falls.

Early this year, Ted commented to his son that he hoped people would read more

Obituary: Patricia Yvonne Elliss

Patricia Yvonne Elliss passed away on December 12, 2024, after a long illness. She is survived by her five children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She was a kind and loving mother, and although she suffered with mental illness throughout … read more

January 25, 2025 Guest submissionObituaries

Dennis Adams Resigns, HPID Announces New Interim Board Member

At their monthly regular board meeting on January 8, the Huntley Project Irrigation District announced the resignation of Commissioner Dennis Adams. Adams stated he decided to step down from the position due to personal reasons but plans to continue to … read more

McNiven Meanderings: MT Legislature & HS Basketball

Well, Folks, here’s my cliff notes for this week: MT legislature and high school basketball. 1. The Montana Legislature is underway, and I was able to get time to go up to Helena last week in between and get a … read more

January 15, 2025 Jonathan McNivenPolitics • MeanderingsAnderson McNiven • Huntkey Project Basketball • Huntley Project High School • McNiven Meanderings • Paige Lofing

Paige Lofing Places in MT Top 10 With 10 Games Left! Go, Paige, Go!

After scoring 15 points versus St. Labre at Huntley Project on January 11, Senior Paige Lofing has earned her place in the top ten all-time scorers for Montana High School Association’s Girls’ Basketball individual records. Lofing continues to earn her place … read more

January 15, 2025 Andrew BolerjackSports • Top Stories • Huntley Project2000 points • Huntley Project Basketball • Huntley Project Lady Red Devils • Monica Hollowell • Montana High School Association • Paige Lofing • Taylee Chirrick • Top 10 List • YCN Sports & Radio1 Comment

Obituary: Dorcas “Dori” Elise Kimball

Dorcas “Dori” Elise Kimball April 25, 1963 – January 8, 2025 Dorcas “Dori” Elise Kimball, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025. Born on April 25, 1963, Dori dedicated her life to her family and the … read more

January 14, 2025 Guest submissionObituariesDorcas “Dori” Elise Kimball

Parents Address Shepherd School District About Girls Basketball Policies

The regular board meeting of Shepherd School District (SSD) started with a passionate hearing of the public as Sari Stahl and her husband brought forward their concerns about the high school girls’ basketball program. The Stahls were spurred to speak … read more

January 10, 2025 Andrew BolerjackTop Stories • ShepherdAutumn Arlian • Carl Openshaw • Drea O’Donnell • Rich Hash • Sari Stahl • Shepherd Girls Basketball • Shepherd School District

Heights Water District Wraps Up Year End Business

The County Water District Board in the Heights approved a number of resolutions at their December 18 meeting, including the employees’ retirement plan and final approval of the district’s Preliminary Engineering Report (PER). The meeting began, however, with a somewhat … read more

January 10, 2025 Evelyn PyburnBillings-HeightsButch Bailey • City of Billings • County Water District Board in the Heights • Doug Kary • Heights Water District • Michael Macki • Ming Cabrera • Pam Ellis

Ensuring Privacy, Safety, and Dignity for Montana Women

Dear Editor, Ensuring Privacy, Safety, and Dignity for Montana Women Women can do anything. They deserve respect. They earn admiration. But more than that, they expect that government will hear them… will listen to them… and will protect them … read more

January 10, 2025 Guest submissionLetters to the EditorKerri Seekins-Crowe • Montana House Bill 121 • Montana Legislature • Representative Kerri Seekins-Crowe

Between “MY” Lines:

David Crisp’s constant bias against President-elect Donald Trump was once again demonstrated in this past week’s YCN edition. My take (I could be wrong?) is that his 100% fault finding is a result of “looking out for the American people”! … read more

January 10, 2025 Guest submissionLetters to the EditorEdward O. Hoem

Obituary: Scott Allen Peterson

Scott Allen Peterson, born October 13, 1957, in Billings, Montana, to Harold and Joan Peterson, passed away on December 19, 2024, at his home in Billings. Scott grew up on his family’s farm in Bridger, Montana. He graduated from Bridger … read more

January 3, 2025 Guest submissionObituariesScott Allen Peterson