On Wednesday October 17th at 6 PM, Yellowstone County Disaster & Emergency Services (DES) will conduct a county wide Emergency Siren Test. The siren system is to alert citizens of possible dangers such as, natural or man-made disasters, extreme changing weather … read more
BILLINGS — Registered voters can expect to receive absentee ballots in the next few days. Bret Rutherford, Yellowstone County elections administrator, said county officials will mail 70,000 ballots on Friday. That’s about 5,000 more than ever before, an increase he … read more
It was not only dark, but cold and a bit windy. People came anyhow. Sitting on a bench in the shadow of the Pompey’s Pillar museum, I wondered if they would come. Two young women, then an older couple, then … read more
Dear Editor: People prefer work to welfare. Brazil and some countries in Africa where work is not available are fighting poverty and unemployment with “UBI,” Universal Basic Income. This is a program of cash transfers to the poor. These transfers result … read more
Dear Editor: Well, “Big Jon” Tester has shown his true colors again as a Liberal Washington Democrat. His planned vote NO on Justice Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination has been bought by the “Dark Money” from the East who want a Socialist … read more
Dear Editor: District 56 has the opportunity to elect a fresh new face to the Montana House of Representatives. Getting to know Janna Lind, we have found her to be a young woman with a passion for Montana and a … read more
Dear Editor: Liberal Democrats concerned that God is too often mentioned here should move to Canada where socialism is well established. There is no need to argue with religious conservatives here in the United States about showing “In God we Trust” … read more
Dear Editor: Bamboozled? Vote no on I-186. The word “bamboozled” isn’t one we use often nor understand anymore. However, if I-186 passes we’ll get a darn good reminder of its proper use. Bamboozled means the use of a ploy, ruse or … read more
Dear Editor: A few years after receiving my medical degree I joined the Libertarian Party in 1980. Most of us who joined at that time had been Barry Goldwater Republicans or Jack Kennedy Democrats. We were trying to form a … read more
Dear Editor: Yellowstone district judge races The 2018 campaign season is nearly complete. I have had the privilege to meet several candidates. From all political parties currently running for public office. I have had the chance to be a candidate, … read more
Originally published in the 10/5/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News WORDEN — A couple of houses across the street from Huntley Project Schools will become a temporary learning lab before the property becomes a parking lot. The school district … read more
Michele Burt, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away on September 29, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her family. Michele was born on August 6, 1944, in Long Beach, California. On October 26, 1968, she married the love … read more
Dear Editor: Twenty-nine years ago, my family was blessed with a beautiful baby boy who we named Jesse. He came to us with an extra 21 chromosome, which makes him have Down Syndrome. He has brought joy and happiness to our … read more
Dear Editor: A vote for Jon Tester is not a vote for Americans. Jon has voted for sanctuary cities, he does not want a wall to help curb the meth and fentanyl coming read more
Dear Editor: The Liberal media would have us believe there is no God – no need for religion in our national dialogue. George Washington, our first president, felt differently. On Sept. 19, 1796, he notified the people of the United States he … read more
Dear Editor: Mark your calendar for 11 October 2018…. Federal Judge Emmet G. Sullivan will be ruling on whether to compel Hillary Clinton testimony on her use of an illegal private email server. It’s the result of a Freedom of Information … read more
Dear Editor: I get a real chuckle out of Kathleen Williams in the political ad in which she will protect us Medicare recipients from those heartless Republicans who are trying to change it. Of course, she fails to mention that … read more
Dear Editor: I have become amused by Carl “not-a Democrat” Wolf’s musings… example: he supports gun laws expansion while being a gunsmith; or, not-a-Democrat (NAD) but only smears Republicans. Only a couple weeks ago, Carl (NAD) was chastising everyone (GOP) … read more
Dear Editor: I-186 will hurt Montana’s economy. Out-of-state environmental groups are using litigation as a tool to stop future mining in our state and I-186 does nothing but make it easier for them to do just that. What these misleading, … read more
Dear Editor: Hmmm, let’s see what my choices are in the upcoming midterm elections. On the one hand, we have the Democrat party that is totally obstructionist in their treatment of anything dealing with President Trump, who they hate along … read more
