Nov12024
A new report from researchers at the University of Montana shows shorter school weeks may hurt student performance and school budgets, according to a report from Montana Public Radio.
While a growing number of schools in Montana have switched to four-day weeks, the researchers say data analysis on four-day school weeks “demonstrates a disturbing trend for education in Montana.” They found that student performance under four-day school weeks declines the longer a district uses read more
Given the gravity of the Montana’s U.S. Senate race this election cycle, the YCN editorial board has decided to endorse a candidate for the first time in its history. The YCN editorial board endorses Tim Sheehy for U.S. Senate over … read more
Did Kamala forget that as the Border Czar of the United States her actions on illegal immigration would be highly visible? This visibility, I might add, shows a job of utter failure, if not a downright dereliction of duties. Mainstream … read more
The last I heard, or read, the FBI had declared the attempted murder of President Donald J. Trump was done by a lone murderer. Such a statement is political speak. (Does this remind us of similar statements about Hunter Biden’s … read more
Montana State Fund (MSF), Montana’s only not-for-profit workers’ compensation insurance provider, announced its participation in promoting workplace safety through a series of events at the MontanaFair in Billings this year. With Montana historically ranking among the highest in the nation … read more
My wife has a card sent from one of her friends with a cover that says, “Kind people are the best kind of people.” This friend happens to be from Minnesota and is obviously one of the ‘Minnesota Nice’ people … read more
by David Crisp: Two things we can be sure of about the 2024 election: Millions of Americans will be disappointed, and Donald Trump will accept the results only if he wins. Trump has never backed down from his claims that … read more
Weeks after President Biden’s dismal debate performance, Montana Senator Jon Tester was quiet to publicly call for President Joe Biden to step down. It was only until last week that Senator Tester started publicly encouraging President Biden to step down … read more
There have been numerous conversations concerning election integrity the past four years. There have also been new election laws written, and new election laws overturned by legislation from the bench. Since you and I have little control over the courts … read more
As summer is once again upon us, it’s time to mark the calendar for Dig It Days. As before, Dig It Days will be on the last two days of Montana Fair, Friday and Saturday, August 16 and 17, from … read more
1st Time in Newspaper History Yellowstone County News achieved the top spot in recognition last weekend at the Montana Newspaper Association’s Annual Meeting in Kalispell. It was recognized as the #1 Newspaper in Montana (Division 3 with circulations of 2,000 … read more
The Boil Water Advisory issued for Huntley Water & Sewer District customers on Monday, Dec. 18, has been lifted as of Wednesday December 20, 2023. A fiber optic company accidentally hit one of the district’s main distribution lines Monday morning, … read more
Yellowstone County News will be publishing a special edition of YCN called “Lives of Yellowstone County” and we’d like to include a little write up about your loved ones that passed away in the last year, Please send us a … read more
George William Latta passed away on June 2, 2023, at Riverstone Hospice Home in Billings with his wife, Beverley and his daughter by his side. He was born June 6th, 1930, to Walter and Louella (Johnson), in San Diego, California. … read more
by Michael J. Marino Up to 631,000 pounds of ice can be stored at the new facility of Yellowstone Ice & Water (YIW) off 1st Avenue North in downtown Billings, according to General Manager, Jeff Deimling. YIW has been in … read more
by Michael J. Marino Warning: Please be advised the following article contains content which some may find disturbing. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or feelings, DON’T WAIT – CALL 988 right away. Help is … read more
Billy Melvin Drain, aged 85, of Billings, Montana, passed away at his home on April 30, 2023. He was born on July 26, 1937, in Stillwater County, Montana, the youngest son of Henry Sr and Melvia. Billy graduated from Columbus … read more
by Michael J. Marino Testing for a group of harmful chemicals known as “PFAs” was cancelled after the May 8 meeting of the Worden-Ballantine Yellowstone County (WBYC) Water and Sewer District. Also, district manager and bookkeeper, Dan Krum said he … read more
by Michael J. Marino Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed 86 of the 89 bills state lawmakers sent for his approval this week, while he vetoed three – House Bills (HB) 33, 693 and 748. read more
Dear Editor, Kudos to Bob Green for his excellent editorial in your May 5th edition. He reminds us of the sacrifices our founding fathers and mothers made for the constitutionally protected freedoms today’s ruling class of politicians want to strip … read more
