Yellowstone Dig it Days is just around the corner. This one-day event is constructive, family wholesome and educational, promoting knowledge and safety with equipment operation that digs in the ground. Families will learn about what it takes to stay safe … read more
Folks, let’s be honest. We’ve got the makings of the dream team, right here at the Yellowstone County News! As time goes on, we’ll continue to get better, bigger and even more noticed in Yellowstone County. So, we won 10 … read more
Montana’s Congressman Greg Gianforte released the following statement after learning that Colstrip Units 1 & 2 are closing at the end of 2019. Talen Energy announced Tuesday in a press release of the closure. “Colstrip has long … read more
Local school from Yellowstone County graduate seniors from the local area. The following are locations to find pictures that were captured this year. Next year will have even more schools included in the Yellowstone County News. Here are the local … read more
D HELENA – The Montana Department of Environmental Quality released the following statement and update regarding the highly contested proposed gravel pit in Shepherd Tuesday morning. The DEQ state that it “has extended the review period for an opencut mining … read more
On their 39th anniversary, March 8, 2019, with her devoted husband by her side, Kathy passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born on June 1, 1951, in Crookston, MN, to Jerome and Bonna Stroot. After proudly … read more
Well, folks, can you see the tip of the iceberg now? Did you see our big announcement all over the front page of last week’s paper? If you can’t see the tip of the iceberg now and where we, … read more
Well folks, we have finally gotten to a place that we can announce our 1st big announcement: WE HAVE DOUBLED OUR CIRCULATION! Yes, that’s right. We have double the amount of newspapers that are being circulated in Yellowstone County! Do … read more
Folks, I know I’m hammering away at the idea of looking at an iceberg. If you can see just the tip of the iceberg in regards to where we are going as a newspaper, imagine what you can’t see? Imagine … read more
Well, folks, last week was a blur and this week seems to be the same with meetings during the day and additional work at night. However, success does not come overnight as I’ve learned it’s by the small and simple … read more
We are excited to announce one of a couple projects we are jumping into heads first this year. Our first one is our 1stannual Best of Yellowstone County Awards! It’s our first time ever to do a reader’s choice of … read more
by Jonathan McNiven SHEPHERD—A Shepherd school bus left the road early Wednesday morning after being distracted at the wheel due to weather conditions. Scott Carter, Superintendent of Shepherd School District, told the Yellowstone County News early Wednesday morning that … read more
by Jonathan McNiven Counterfeit money and concerns are raising eyebrows as more and more Worden businesses and individuals report instances to the Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office due to similar-looking $100 bills that are appearing around town, outside of businesses and … read more
Well, folks; did you see all the letters to the editor we had this week in the paper? Did you know the number of letters to the editor show the vibrancy of a newspaper? Either we are getting more attention … read more
by Jonathan McNiven Montana’s first drive thru floral shop has made a pit stop look like a victory lap. Heads turn and eyebrows raise while offering a unique service not offered anywhere else in the state. However, customer service, affordability … read more
by Jonathan McNiven BILLINGS- Frontier Airlines unveiled this week with the announcement that Billings will be a new city in their flight plans starting this May. News of the low airfares and flights would affect travelers’ pocket books to the … read more
Well, folks, it’s official, we have now achieved three years in a row to be the #1 Statewide Display Advertiser. (out of 64 participating newspapers). I knew our sales staff was doing well as we were showing strong results near … read more
2019 started off slowly with the weather clocking in at a big fat goose egg, “0 degrees.” In fact, it was so cold, it was like when Carl Wolf stopped frozen in his tracks when he saw me come visit … read more
Billings – Five Russian flights are halfway through their scheduled plans to help transport humanitarian materials and supplies from Billings Logan International Airport to the Pacific Island of Saipan to rebuild a community that was devastated by a natural disaster. … read more
2018 Huntley Christmas Stroll winners Here is a list of all the 2018 Huntley Christmas Stroll winners. Please pick up your prizes at the Yellowstone County News office or call Jonathan at 406-672-5941 to pick up after hours if needed. … read more
