by Michael J. Marino Heated controversy has ensued following a group of neighbors from Dorothy Lane in the Billings Heights speaking out about a problematic property on their street last month. Specifically, the buzz surrounded Chief of Police Rich St. … read more
Linda Lee Meredith passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2022. She was born in Chico, California, on April 3, 1956, to Don and Patricia Witke. At a young age she moved with her family to the Yakima Valley of Washington … read more
by Michael J. Marino State troopers noticed a gray sedan-style vehicle going about 95 mph in the 55 mph construction zone of Interstate 90-East in Billings and attempted to initiate a traffic stop, according to Sgt. Jay Nelson of Montana … read more
by Michael J. Marino City of Billings Metropolitan (MET) Transit System announced on August 15, 2022, that it has been awarded $3,880,316.00 in competitive grant funds from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). read more
by Michael J. Marino A shooting involving “multiple suspects” against one victim was reported to Billings Police Department (BPD) near 12st St. West and Broadwater Ave. in Billings on August 5, 2022. read more
by Michael J. Marino Staff members at Yellowstone County News (YCN) are preparing to launch several new features on their local radio station (101.1 FM KFHW – YCN Radio) according to publisher Jonathan McNiven. “We’re really excited about adding all … read more
Magic City Blues, touted as an urban music festival for a rural state, has been lighting up Billings since 2001. This year’s line-up will be no different, except one major change. This weekend, August 5 and 6, the music festival … read more
by Michael J. Marino Several programs are now available to Yellowstone County residents and small businesses that were affected by the 500-year flood after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved Montana’s request for individual assistance. read more
Inflation – Part II Local Effects by Michael J. Marino Inflation – a concept that some have called “the 800-pound gorilla that we can do little about” and others have said is like “a bull in a China … read more
by Michael J. Marino Homes that were significantly damaged by the 500-year flood in June are now eligible for financial assistance from American RedCross (ARC) by calling 800-272-6668 and scheduling an appointment with a caseworker. read more
Dear Editor, The June 24th reporting on the June 15th Heights water board meeting by the Yellowstone County News was accurate, but as my name was mentioned in the article, I thought further context was in order. read more
by Michael J. Marino Balls of hail measuring as large as 2.5 inches in diameter, relatively the size of a human palm (see photo at right), ended the 4th of July weekend causing extensive damage around Yellowstone County. The force … read more
by Michael J. Marino Close to four thousand people packed downtown Billings on Saturday, June 25 for the annual LGBT Pride Parade. The parade was followed by a festival under the SkyPoint and adjacent streets and that included live entertainment … read more
Huntley Project (HP) Museum celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday, June 25 by hosting an event that included activities such as carnival games, a craft fair, and a rubber duck regatta. Live music from a local band was also featured, … read more
When asked how he would want to be celebrated, Lt. TJ Hall, Max’s Wingman, said, “Fast, Loud and Awesome!” While he’ll be celebrated this way, he’ll be remembered as generous beyond belief, a genuine friend, passionate and relentlessly positive, and … read more
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by Michael J. Marino President Leif Olsen announced that over $2,500 had been raised at the Street Dance at Worden Fire Department’s (WFD) business meeting on June 6. Olsen also thanked everyone who helped make the event go off with … read more
Businesses, Players, Coach, Staff and Media Production Companies among growing list of complaints by Michael Marino & Jonathan McNiven Keith Russ, owner of the Billings Outlaws and Pick Six Entertainment, announced at their May 30 game that he sold the … read more
Staff Report Yellowstone Family, the nonprofit organization that started Dig it Days as its only fund-raiser, announced this week that Dig It Days will return to MontanaFair for a second time. “In addition to heavy equipment operation, educational activities for … read more
by Michael J. Marino An interim study on the feasibility of nuclear power, approved by the 2021 legislative session, took a group of Montana lawmakers to Idaho National Laboratory (INL) on a tour of their facilities in Idaho Falls recently. read more
