Dear Editor, The article by Justin Choriki was very good! He has a real talent for “human interest” writing. He analyzed the scope of friendship in a very concise and interesting way [in his column “The Price of Friendship”]. He … read more
Dear Editor, $90,000 Face Lift. Thank you, YCN, for bringing this info to the public’s attention, specific for the ratepayers of the county water district. Apparently, the water board feels it may be necessary to repair their public image. Really … read more
Dear Editor, THANK YOU, HPID!! Many thanks to Willy and Sky and the entire crew. In spite of the numerous big jobs they have and the lousy “spring” weather they have had so far this year, Willy followed through with … read more
Dorothy J. (Baum) Fisher, 93, died peacefully at her home in Lakewood, Colorado, on January 24, 2023. She was born in Ballantine, Montana, on January 2, 1930, to Sam and Emma (Oblander) Baum. She spent most of her childhood on … read more
Dear Editor, April is Alcohol Responsibility Month. As the weather begins to get warmer, it’s a great time for Montana families to start conversations about alcohol at home to prevent underage drinking. read more
Dear Editor, I am writing to vote for a return to common sense on the Billings Heights Water Board. read more
Dear Editor, This letter is in response to your weekly correspondent Mr. David Crisp. read more
Writer, poet, teacher and artist, Martha Allison Cochrane (84), died Monday, March 13, 2023, with her daughters by her side. Martha was born in Dearborn, Michigan, May 25, 1938, to Archibald and Rosamond Cochrane. In 1944, the Cochrane family moved … read more
Dear Editor, In reference to your last week’s story headlined “Huntley Community Club Discusses Gonzales’s Gazebo” covering the March annual meeting: While the board greatly appreciates you covering our meetings, allow me to make a few clarifications. read more
Dear Editor, We are writing to clarify some misinformation and misrepresentation printed in the Gonzales’ Gazebo article printed in the 3/24/23 edition of Yellowstone County News. As the “other family”, we are going to provide facts NOT mentioned in the … read more
Dear Editor, Human trafficking is happening in Montana, and it can happen to anyone at any time. read more
Dear Editor, At the CWDBH (Water District) meeting on April 15, the General Manager Peyton Brookshire proposed hiring a marketing firm at a cost of $91,150 per year. The proposal did not include advertising costs such as newspaper ads, banners, … read more
Dear Editor, We live in a community, that looks well into the future for opportunities to grow and develop. read more
Dear Editor, The Heights Task Force received an update concerning city of Billings crime statistics on 2/28/23. Chief St. John spoke of a problematic bottleneck within the prosecution pipeline due to a lack of judges and bed space for prisoners … read more
Dear Editor, I actually love the paper. I live in Montana and work in California and D.C. and look forward to catching up by reading Yellowstone County News! read more
Dear Editor, It is calving season again. This is a time when the sight and smells of a newborn calf and afterbirth are very attractive to dogs. read more
Dear Editor, In so far as China’s “Spy Balloon” – let us not forget: read more
Dear Editor, Thank you for adding Billings Skyview High School sports to your sports radio coverage. read more
Dear Editor, It was reported in last week’s Yellowstone County News of the debate whether or not the Heights Water Board could proceed conducting a meeting, having only three members of the Board present. The three concluded they did in … read more
Dear Editor, I’m responding to the article written in your paper dated February 10, 2023 about the Worden Volunteer Fire Department. read more
