On April 20, 2020, Lockwood School Superintendent Tobin Novasio announced that Lockwood would continue with distance learning for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. All school-related activities and events on campus will still be cancelled through the month of … read more
On April 20 at 9:50 am, fire and law enforcement were dispatched to a reported airplane crash at the Billings Rod and Gun Club located near the top of Zimmerman Trail, just a few miles west of Logan International Airport. read more
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has notified the public of, what are expected to be, brief traffic disruptions on Highway 312 between Shepherd and Billings Heights. Construction began on the intersection of Five Mile Road and Highway 312 on … read more
During this COVID-19 precautionary interlude, there will be no waiting in line at the County Courthouse to renew vehicle licensing. In an effort to protect the health of county employees and patrons, the Motor Vehicle Department is only accepting scheduled … read more
There was standing room only at the Lockwood Fire Department on Friday evening for its annual awards and recognition dinner The occasion recognizing promotions and distinguished service awards for members of the fire department. read more
by Evelyn Pyburn The fallout from public concerns about the COVID-19 virus has prompted declarations of emergency by state and local officials and has resulted in health departments issuing demands that bars and restaurants be closed in several major counties. read more
UPDATE: City/County Director John Felton has announced that in a few hours, they will issue an order demanding of closure of all bars and restaurants. Local governments are declaring a state of emergency, today, not so much because of any … read more
Huntley Project’s boys’ basketball head coach Randy Robinson informed Athletic Director Tim Bastian of his resignation Monday morning after the Huntley Project basketball season ended last weekend. In a call with the Yellowstone County News, Coach Randy Robinson said that … read more
Concerns regarding the coronavirus (or COVID-19 as it has been officially termed) has activated the Unified Health Command (UHC) in Yellowstone County, to coordinate any needed emergency actions and to keep the public informed. The UHC is made up of … read more
A concerned mother is asking for the public’s help in locating the gunman from a large party that took place near the Pryor Creek Golf Course Saturday night that resulted in her 20-year-old daughter being shot. Tammy Zwetzig, of Columbus, … read more
Since the Shepherd School Board’s decision to terminate Superintendent Scott Carter in August, 2019, the school has been under the guidance of Interim Superintendent, Drea O’Donnell. She stepped into the midst of passing of two highly debated school bonds to … read more
The Grandstands at Metra Park are most likely going to be torn down. The matter has been placed on next Monday’s discussion agenda by County Commissioners, after receiving estimates from CTA that rebuilding the grandstands would cost as much as … read more
Billings Police Department officers located and stopped a vehicle, in the area of Bernard, south of Monad on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 1:12am. The vehicle had fled from officers multiple times earlier that evening. read more
Allegiant announced on Tuesday a new nonstop route to San Diego International Airport (SAN) from Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) beginning June 4, 2020. read more
The next session of the Montana State Legislature will be facing a really big problem – one that will eventually fall to Montana taxpayers to resolve. Montana’s retirement funds for teachers and for public employees face a $4.5 billion shortfall. … read more
An early morning high speed pursuit occurred Sunday as Yellowstone County Deputies initiated a chase east of Billings near the Shepherd area. As reported in a press release from Sheriff Mike Linder, the pursuit was initiated when a Deputy … read more
Downtown Huntley is experiencing a business boom with new buildings, business expansions and new names that will be coming to the local area. Building and business expansions are a good sign that the economy is looking to a bright future … read more
With pathogens in the water, the Worden-Ballantine Water and Sewer District conducted their normal monthly board meeting Monday evening while trying to continue to focus on a final plan in tackling the water issues. At the forefront were the looming … read more
City Council saw fresh community representatives sworn in this past Monday evening by Judge Sheila Kolar. The singular incumbent Roy Neese was accompanied by the four newly elected Council members: Kendra Shaw, Danny Choriki, Pam Purinton and Mike Boyett. Ranging … read more
Dec. 31, 2019 at about 7:30 pm, the Billings Police Department Investigations Division became involved in what was initially reported as a fatal car accident west of Billings on Molt road. The accident on Molt road was reported earlier in … read more
