McNiven Meanderings: Ready, Set, Go!!!!!
Well, Folks, I’ve had a lot going on the last couple weeks, but I want to take this week to focus on the Big Sky Speedway. Last year, I got hooked on going to the car races as I was … read more
Author Archives: Jonathan McNiven
As Hoppers Ravage Montana Farmland, MFBF Pushes for Suppression Funding
An amendment to the House Ag Appropriations will increasing funding by $1.5 million for the suppression and control of grasshoppers and Mormon crickets on private and public lands in Montana. “This is fantastic news for the farmers and ranchers of read more
Jon Tester “Demands” Border Security, Since When?
Well, Folks, I’ve been trying to see both sides here, but I’ve got to comment and call out the BS when I see the hypocrisy (IMO). While watching some online videos, commercials and campaign propaganda from Jon Tester and his … read more
County Invokes Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Given the extreme heat of the past couple weeks, the country side is drying out, creating a tinder box of dry vegetation that can leap into flames at the slightest spark. The conditions are such that Yellowstone County Commissioners urge … read more
Medical Minute Column: AI in Dentistry
As technology advances in the world, there are many different new and interesting things available for use in dentistry. Many of these advances have not only increased efficiency and precision, but they can help enhance patient care to make the … read more
Meanderings: Fight, Fight, Fight!
Well, Folks, this last week has been a whirlwind with Homesteader Days, Big Sky Speedway and then with all the other events that have happened. I’ll keep each point short as I’ve got lots of stuff to do. First, YCN … read more
Rule Change Threatens Agriculture
A lawsuit filed on June 12, by the American Farm Bureau Federation and 11 other groups, challenges the lawfulness of the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule, which threatens the future of ranching in the U.S. by destabilizing read more
A Good And Decent Man
Dear Editor, Politics is increasingly a “contact sport!” However, this primary election has gone from twisting facts and statements to outright lies about candidates. We have become used to the Soros-funded Democrat political PAC Tactics they have perfected, but during … read more
Happy Birthday America
Dear Editor, Happy Birthday America, summer is here. Barbeques, baseball – how about a beer? Tourists, Yellowstone Park, what else is new? read more
Jon Tester Tries to Distances Himself from Biden, but Doesn’t
Well folks, it’s not surprising to me that MT Senator Jon Tester is releasing a statement as his vulnerable re-election campaign is in full swing. To me, it seems the last time Jon Tester was this active in Montana was … read more
Life, Liberty and Freedom to celebrate this 4th of July
Well, Folks, this is our Independence Day edition of the paper this week. I’ve found myself reflecting on my life and the many miles I’ve traveled to see the beauty of our country, especially in Montana. I’m going to take … read more
McNiven Meanderings: Congrats to our YCN Staff, History Made!
Well, Folks, I’m going to do a little shameless self-promotion this week (as Dave Rye calls it) and talk about our staff, newspaper and the awards our newspaper won last Saturday at the Montana Newspaper Association’s Annual convention in Kalispell. … read more
Genealogy Group gets the Boot From Billings Parmley Library
The Yellowstone Genealogy Forum (YGF) Group has been told to vacate their room in the Billings Parmley Library by July 15th. YGF is a group that formed in 1977 after a miniseries named Roots aired on television which got people … read more
Honesty – It’s Called INTEGRITY!!
Dear Editor, Shady Sheehy? Senator Tester Approves the Television Ad’s? Can I surmise that Senator Tester himself is NOT a Liar – never has!! Senator Tester self-elevates himself by taking the moral High-Ground!! Senator Tester relies on tearing down his … read more
Huntley Project High School Graduation 2024
Here are some pictures that were captured at the Huntley Project High School Graduation ceremony on Sunday May 19 by the Yellowstone County News. Feel free to share the pictures with family and friends that would like to use them … read more
Shepherd High School 2024 Graduation
Here are some pictures that were captured from the Shepherd High School Senior Graduation on Sunday May 19th. Feel free share and use any of these pictures of your kids and friends that were taken by the Yellowstone County News … read more
Dead Calves, Flooded Arena, Encroachment Proposals, & Temporary Shutdown Top HPID’s Monthly Meeting
The Huntley Project Irrigation District (HPID) faced several issues at their monthly meeting. Kay McCloy, owner of Fly Creek Angus Inc. in Pompey’s Pillar and her son Dillon addressed the Huntley Project Irrigation District Board during Wednesday’s May 7th meeting … read more
Justice Prevails, Pam Ellis Back on Board, Ming Cabrera Needs to Resign
Well, well, well, as you can see on the front page of our newspaper, the day of reckoning has come, and Pam Ellis won her case and the CURRENT Heights Water Board agreed to pay some attorney fees as well … read more
Local Librarian Authors First of Series Children’s Books
After 10 years of sitting in rough draft form, “Abby, the Antelope” has come to life and her character is now available for parents, readers and lovers of children’s books. Loosely inspired by her baby sister Abby, Edie Vogel of … read more
Shepherd AD Retracts her Resignation, Board supports AAU proposal for possible AAU Building Location.
After a more than a month of swirling questions over Athletic Director Tina Downing’s status of her resignation on March 12th (which was published in the March 15th edition of YCN), and Russ Hale pulling his application for High School … read more
