Author Archives: Jonathan McNiven
Governor Gianforte Comes to Town
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte stopped in Billings and Huntley Wednesday to visit with local businesses while also promoting Agriculture week in Montana. Gov. Gianforte said in a press release before traveling to Yellowstone County, “We’re recognizing the thousands of Montana … read more
Huntley Project School Running Mill Levy
Huntley Project School Board voted 5-0 this week to put a mill levy increase to the voters for approval on the upcoming election in May. It’s been 16 years since a successful Mill levy increase has been approved by the … read more
Editor’s Meanderings: Newspaper Industry Changing
Well, Folks, I’d like to write a little about the newspaper industry in today’s market. Just like other businesses in the free market, we all have to be flexible and adjust to the market in ways that help increase our … read more
Huntley Project Wins 1st Wrestling State Championship in 22 years!
The Huntley Project Wrestling Team achieved another milestone with winning the state Championship trophy and first place in last week’s State Wrestling Tournament at MetraPark Arena. This is the first time since 2000 when Huntley Project took the state championship … read more
School board declines to support 8th graders to play High School, informs board of suspensions
A special board meeting was conducted at Huntley Project with Superintendent Mark Wandle addressing the board in regards to an open gym violation that was reported to the Montana High School Association (MHSA). According to Supt. Wandle, unnamed sources reported … read more
Homesteader Days Back in Full Swing
“Homesteader Days this year is set to be at full capacity and back to normal with regular activities as before,” says Event Coordinator Bethany Hein. Last year’s traditional Homesteader Days were limited due to Covid-19 restrictions, but that didn’t stop … read more
Shepherd Post Office Box Demolished
Montana Highway Patrol responded to a call to the Shepherd Post Office Wednesday evening to find the Post Office’s drop box demolished by a Jeep Cherokee in the process. A call came into the MHP office at 10:15 pm, June … read more
Billings Bypass Progress
Heights Water Board Agenda for May 19th meeting
For those who might be wanting to see the upcoming agenda for the Heights Water District upcoming meeting and agenda, here is the pdf that one can open and view. Click here for the Meeting Agenda, read more
Meanderings: YCN Sports Athletic Director of the Year
Well, folks, it’s now been two years since working with local school athletic directors and others throughout the state since we launched our YCN Sports Broadcast in 2019. read more
McNiven’s Meandering
Well Folks, I’ll keep this short and give you the Cliff Notes version since there is so much going on right now. This sports ban is a moving target as I write this. Hopefully, we’ll have the info we are … read more
McNiven’s Meanderings: A Patriotic Salute
Well, folks, time is flying and so are the flags. it will be Independence Day this weekend and a time to celebrate the 4th of July. I’ve really been thinking a lot about our freedoms, our US Flag (and what … read more
Ballantine Homicide Suspect Booked on $1 Million Bond
Yellowstone County deputies and emergency personnel responded to the Arrow Creek Trailer Court at the Arrow Creek Trailer Court in Ballantine Friday morning to find a deceased female. read more
Residents Reorganize in Opposition to Gravel Pit
About 40 Shepherd residents gathered Tuesday evening in opposition to a revised gravel permit application that was submitted by Riverside Contracting on the Donnes property in Shepherd. read more
23 Years Since Last Water Rate Increase for Huntley Water
Water rates for the Huntley Water and Sewer District residents were increased but more importantly than the amount of the rate increase was how long since the last water rate was changed. read more
Serve First, Campaign Later Says Billings Dr. from Queens, NY
As political campaigns are starting to peak, one long-time Billings doctor and new political candidate did not get the party memo in making sure his campaign is firing on all cylinders at the time that absentee ballots go out in … read more
3D Re-usable ‘Montana Masks’ Capturing Worldwide Interest
The designers of the re-usable “Montana Masks” have taken their product to the next level in testing their product to be CDC compliant as well as making the re-usable masks freely available for the masses on their free website www.makethemasks.com. … read more
Billings Trio invents 3D reusable masks to combat Corona Virus, “Do you have a 3D printer? We need your help!”
Billings, MT – A new local website has been launched Wednesday for anyone wanting to help print 3-D masks for their own communities worldwide. Spencer Zaugg, a Billings dentist and former Stake President for the Church of Jesus Christ of … read more
We’re going to keep looking out for you
Well, Folks, we’re all in this together. I understand all of us are going to be affected in one way or another as this coronavirus pandemic will affect our pocketbooks, schools, livelihoods, normal routines, mental capacity, restaurants, airlines, etc. However, … read more
