Last week contractors working on the Billings Bypass Railroad Bridge started their final steps on the bridge that will connect Lockwood to the newly built Yellowstone River Bridge. According to District Administrator Michael Taylor, the contractor Wadsworth Brothers Construction will … read more
Roy and Carol Wood of Springdale, MT, have bought South Shepherd Storage from Frank and Laurie Ewalt. With only three available units and two RV parking spots open, the Woods have excitedly taken on an established business that they hope … read more
We are celebrating our 10 Year Anniversary owning the newspaper so we are giving away $500 worth of YCN Sweepstakes cash prizes at $50 a piece. We randomly chose 50 YCN Sweepstakes numbers and published them in the October 4, … read more
Huntley Project School District (HPSD) has decided to not renew Mandy Morales’ contract for the Girls Basketball Head Coach position, citing contract differences. Morales was high school assistant coach for the high school girls’ basketball for two years and then … read more
Well, Folks, this week marks our 10-year anniversary of owning the Yellowstone County News. Sometimes I wonder where did the time go? Other times, I wonder what in the world did I get myself into? However, I’m amazed looking back … read more
Huntley Project High School senior, Paige Lofing, has committed to play women’s basketball at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. Lofing, a three-year all-state player, announced the commitment on Instagram Tuesday with the community immediately expressing support and congratulations. Activities Director … read more
Chelsea and Shane Hensleigh plan to open their new and approved kiosk for The Beanery on September 30 in Huntley. The kiosk, in the works for a few years now, was originally planned as a storage shed but according to … read more
The Yellowstone County Commissioners set a public hearing for Tuesday, September 24, 9:30 am, seeking public comment on a proposed application to the Montana Department of Commerce’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for a grant to fund the second … read more
On Sunday, September 22, candidate for U.S. Senate Tim Sheehy held rallies in Billings, Great Falls, and Kalispell with South Dakota’s Governor, Kristi Noem. The rally in Billings was held in an airport hanger and was attended by over 300 … read more
Well, Folks, we are running a little late this year in announcing the winners of our Best of Yellowstone County Awards and feature the best professionals out there in our communities and industries. Not only is it important to recognize … read more
Due to increased operating costs and the unexpected cost of repairs due to “flushable wipes,” the Worden/Ballantine Water and Sewer District voted to move forward with a base rate increase at their monthly meeting on Monday, September 9. The rate … read more
Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks has granted the Laurel Rod and Gun Club (Club) a $90,000 grant for the construction of a new shooting range in Laurel. According to Club President Irv Wilke most of the range has been built … read more
by Ed Kemmick, (republished with permission) As of today, you can add one more name to the list of roughly 2,500 American newspapers that have folded in the past 20 years. As Publisher Scott Turner announced today on Page 1 … read more
As we inch closer and closer to the election in November, the stakes continue to rise. With possibly the most important statewide election in the country right here, both parties continue to throw everything they have at Montana’s U.S. Senate … read more
The well-known discount store chain, Dollar General, currently being built on Highway 312 in Shepherd is scheduled to open mid to late November. Project Manager Bill Bache stated the project is on schedule and the certificate of occupancy should be … read more
As events in states like California and Hawaii have proven, nature often generates conditions that pose high risks of power lines igniting fires. NorthWestern Energy is in the process of developing strategies that will mitigate those risks, and last Monday, … read more
The Lockwood School Board approved its $13,052,562.52 budget, with one dissenting vote, at their meeting last week. The budget falls about $700,000 short of what is needed, according to the School’s Business Manager and Clerk Laurie Kvamme. But trustees have … read more
The numbers show that the County Water District in the Heights is doing well, according to the District Manager, Bo Andersson, at the district’s monthly meeting. At the Wednesday evening meeting the board also approved a wage increase for district … read more
A twenty-eight-year-old motorcyclist was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident on Yellowstone Trail Tuesday afternoon. Stryker N. Miller of Billings was traveling westbound on Yellowstone Trail on his Yamaha motorcycle when the accident occurred just west of Chipper Lane. Responding … read more
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 … read more
