Dear Editor, Lonnie Bell will be dearly missed. I’m writing this to thank Ed McIntosh for the wonderful tribute he orchestrated on his Lonnie Bell Show, Sunday morning (Nov. 13) from 8am to noon on 790 KGHL radio. read more
by Michael J. Marino History was made as both Shepherd and Huntley Project’s volleyball teams advanced from the Divisional round to the State Class B Championship Tournaments held on Saturday, Nov. 12 at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman, Montana. read more
HELENA, Mont. — This week, the State Board of Canvassers convened at the State Capitol to complete the random-sample audit selection for the 2022 General Election. read more
The mid-term elections of 2022 have been called a “political tinderbox” by pundits and citizens alike. Campaign dollars flew toward “mud flinging” ads across the board, as sensationalism has become the new normal for our political environment. Locally, one abnormality … read more
by Michael J. Marino Montana State Prison (MSP) recently launched a new workforce training program that helps incarcerated individuals prepare for reentry into society by teaching them in-demand job skills and offering post-release support. Provided by non-profit organization, The Last … read more
If you were among the early birds to get out to vote in the Shepherd and Huntley Districts, you may have been turned away. Ballots were, unfortunately, late on arrival to those locations. Those who were denied this morning are … read more
by Michael J. Marino Metra Park General Manager, Tim Goodridge, sent a letter to Yellowstone County News responding to the allegations of mismanagement on October 28, calling the situation with Richard Todd’s event a “misunderstanding.” read more
by Evelyn Pyburn Yellowstone County Commissioners have named a new director of the Yellowstone County Elections Department – Katherine “Ginger” Aldrich of Helena. She will begin her new job on November 1. read more
by Michael J. Marino After receiving comments from concerned residents in the Heights, Billings Public Works Department began investigating traffic problems on Lake Elmo Drive earlier this summer. The department created a list of projects and recommendations to improve the … read more
by Michael J. Marino Recent data revealed 4,215 new jobs were created in Yellowstone County between October 2021 and the present, making the county’s total number of jobs 86,478 as of last month, according to a press release from Montana’s … read more
by Michael J. Marino MetraPark is accused by a number of local event promoters of discriminating against certain events and not upholding the terms of previously signed contracts. One such event holder, Richard Todd, founder of Dream Chasers Racing, decided … read more
Margaret (Betty) Elizabeth (Hertel) Witzel, 88, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Oct. 8, 2022.She was born on April 16, 1934, to Wilmer and Margaret (Bricker) Hertel in Lewistown, and raised in Moore. Betty grew up on a … read more
by Michael J. Marino Controversy has ignited among many doctors across Montana after the Secretary of State’s (SOS) office sent out their traditional Voter Information Pamphlet earlier this month. Their trouble, specifically, is with some of the information relating to … read more
Better Learning Outcomes, Healthier Kids by Michael J. Marino As eight energetic boys run, play and holler as kids tend to do, Michael Devaney says, “I try to teach them you can be crazy and run around outside, but when … read more
by Evelyn Pyburn Yellowstone County Commissioners have received six applications for the open position of County Elections Administrator, a vacancy created with the resignation of Bret Rutherford who has served in the position for over 16 years. Several of the … read more
by Michael J. Marino Mayor Bill Cole announced at the Sept. 19 Billings City Council session that Robert Morris, one of the alleged “problematic neighbors” of Dorothy Lane, was arrested early last week and released on bail a short time … read more
Danny Fraser, 89, of Billings, passed away on Sept. 22, 2022, at his home. Danny was born on March 25, 1935, to Dan and Margret Fraser in Ronan. Dan worked for RB Fraser, managing ranches and working some of his … read more
by Michael J. Marino The Huntley Project School Board narrowly approved a new policy which allows 8th grade students to be considered for high school level sports positions at their September 19 meeting. read more
by Michael J. Marino Wesley and Amber Dunn launched a campaign via public comment to bring light to the alleged “misconduct” and “fraudulent” actions of Billings Chief of Police Rich St. John at the Billings City Council meeting on September … read more
