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Shepherd Lions Club will host their 34th Jamboree on September 7, 2024, at the Shepherd Community Center. Being the 34th year, the Lions Club has brought in a few new attractions this year that organizer Rebecca Beddes hope with draw in even more people for this important community fundraiser. The Jamboree contributes a large portion of the read more
Live music, auctions, raffles, and a wine and whiskey pull, the community fundraiser “Art for our Park” aims to raise funds for improvements to the park. Festivities kick off at 5pm, September 6 at the Rhoadside Event Center and tickets … read more
Friday, May 12 • Mothers of Multiples Garage Sale at MetraPark, 8:00am • Parnicularly Riniculous at Kirks’ Grocery, 6:00pm • Mrs. Doubtfire at Babcock Theatre, 7:00pm • El Wencho at The Garage, 6:00pm • LIVE Clue Game at the … read more
Dear Editor, Theodore Roosevelt established the National Bison Range in 1908 to provide “a permanent national bison range for the herd of bison.” The North American Bison has been an animal of spiritual importance and a symbol of cultural heritage for centuries. … read more
The Yellowstone County News started the “YCN Snap Shot” photo contest to help encourage creativity and expertise with capturing moments and memories that last forever. Click here to view pictures that made it to the final round! Let us … read more
The Sept. 15 event, “Bowties and Boots,” will raise money for Blankets and Bears and the Kurt “Cubby” Kautz Memorial Scholarship. Blankets and Bears gives bundles containing a blanket and stuffed animal to children in need. The scholarship honors Kurt … read more
Originally published in the 4/20/17 print edition of Yellowstone County News. HUNTLEY — Volunteers who join the Huntley community cleanup on Saturday, April 28 will be given lunch in Barkemeyer Park and enjoy a free concert by the Bucky Beaver … read more
BILLINGS — Yellowstone County News will host and sponsor the final debate between the Billings candidates for mayor on Oct. 17. The candidate forum and debate, co-sponsored by KULR-8 Television, begins at 7 p.m. in Petro Theater at Montana State … read more
Originally published in the Yellowstone County News 9/22/17 print edition. HUNTLEY — It has a new name and a new home, but a Huntley group’s mission has not changed: Help local veterans, 100 percent. In its fourth year, the Citizens … read more
Originally published in the 8/25/17 print edition of Yellowstone County News POMPEYS PILLAR — Monday’s solar eclipse wowed people who gazed up at the sky, but on the ground at Pompeys Pillar, ham radio operators from the Yellowstone Radio Club … read more
HOMESTEADER PARK — The Friday night Homesteader Days concert features a veteran country singer and an up-and-coming Wyoming band, along with perennial crowd favorites Bucky Beaver Ground Grippers. Chancy Williams and the Younger Brothers Band open the show at 7 … read more
Originally published in the 6/30/17 print edition of Yellowstone County News. HUNTLEY PROJECT — About 80 people turned out on Saturday to celebrate both history and progress. Saturday’s events marked the 110th anniversary of irrigation on the Huntley Project, the transformation … read more
Originally published in the 6/30/17 print edition of YCN. BILLINGS — Paid parking at Metra Park events is likely to become more common, according to Steve Solberg, president of the MetraPark Advisory Board. Expansion of the available paid parking for … read more
Originally published in the Yellowstone County News 6/30/17 print edition, This story was released online early due to the upcoming holiday. ROUNDUP — Roundup Independence Days Extravaganza (RIDE) is putting on a celebration in Roundup July 2-4. There are two … read more
Originally published in the print edition of Yellowstone County News on 6/16/17. BILLINGS — Five Garth Brooks concerts drew massive crowds and generated massive revenues for the city’s motels and restaurants — but few if any problems, according to MetraPark … read more
Originally published in the print edition on 6/16/17. GARRYOWEN — Custer is coming again to be killed by the Native Americans. Don’t miss the 141st commemoration of the Battle of the Little Big Horn, hosted by the Realbird family. This … read more
Originally published in the 5/19/17 YCN newspaper- by Brady Flaten HUNTLEY — The 11th annual Yellowstone Challenge Catfish Tournament once again threw the top catfish anglers in Montana a curve ball. With erratic spring weather, this tourney consistently provides inconsistent … read more
BILLINGS — Garth Brooks will perform five concerts at MetraPark next month after selling almost 40,000 tickets in half an hour. Brooks originally announced one show, for Saturday, June 10. When tickets sales began, four concerts were on sale. A … read more
Garth Brooks announced that he is returning to Billings in the first time in 19 years set for June 10th, 2017 at 7:30pm. His Electrifying return of America’s most powerful concert force will also feature his wife Trisha Yearwood for … read more
Huntley Christmas Stroll Details Don’t forget about the 17th Annual Huntley Christmas Stroll coming up on Sat. Dec. 17th in Huntley. This year’s event is sure to surpass last year’s event in that visitors have a lot to look forward … read more
