Magic bullet for the outdoors? The U.S. Army looking for a biodegradable bullet to cut down on current rounds that can corrode and pollute soil and water. Stipulation is new ammo contain seeds that produce food for animals without any ill … read more
LOCKWOOD — The rest of the sidewalk along Highway 87 in Lockwood, up to Old Hardin Road, will soon be completed. The Lockwood Pedestrian Safety Committee awarded the bid to CMG for $98,340, which is under the engineer’s estimated cost … read more
WORDEN — Nine people have applied to become the new superintendent of Huntley Project Schools. A superintendent search committee was to meet Wednesday night to begin the screening process and form a timeline to select a replacement for Wes Coy, … read more
Originally published in the print edition of Yellowstone County News. BILLINGS — Preliminary approval was given for an agreement with GE regarding the termination of its lease with Big Sky Economic Development (BSED) by BSED’s joint boards at a special … read more
BILLINGS — Two groups of demonstrators supporting and opposing local DJ Paul Mushaben met Saturday in front of the downtown building that houses radio station KCTR. Radio station officials suspended Mushaben indefinitely last month after he posted what some call … read more
Conservative radio DJ Paul Mushaben of Cat Country Radio Station was suspended last week when he authored a blog post on the Cat Country website blog on Tuesday Feb. 21 that some say was racist. This evening, a group of … read more
Originally published in the Yellowstone County News print edition and on newsstands today 2/23/17. BILLINGS — Ed Walker, 46, of Billings, a former Montana state legislator, is throwing his hat in the ring for the election to fill the U.S. … read more
HELENA — The Senate bill that would give the Lockwood community a chance to build a high school is awaiting action in the Montana House of Representatives. The Senate passed the bill 49-0 on third and final reading on Thursday, … read more
Originally published in the Yellowstone County News print edition HUNTLEY — The Huntley water depot was out of order again this week, leaving customers without water and Huntley water and sewer district employees frustrated. District manager T.J. Mueller said Wednesday … read more
Originally published in the print edition of Yellowstone County News. HELENA — A Senate committee on Wednesday afternoon voted unanimously to advance Senate Bill 139 for a full vote of the Montana Senate. The Senate Education and Cultural Resources Committee … read more
Originally published in the print edition of the Yellowstone County News. SHEPHERD — Scott M. Carter will be the new superintendent of the Shepherd School District. Carter, a superintendent in the Queets-Clearwater School District in Washington state, is scheduled to … read more
Originally published in the print edition of Yellowstone County News WORDEN — Wes Coy is retiring as superintendent at Huntley Project Schools but will remain in education. Coy announced his intent to retire on June 30 at special meeting of … read more
Ariztia seeks governor’s help for aging water pumps LOCKWOOD — Replacing a raw water pump station for the Lockwood Water and Sewer Dsitrict is exactly the kind of improvement Gov. Steve Bullock is hoping to make through infrastructure funding … read more
-Originally printed in the Yellowstone County News print edition on 1/13/17 -by Evelyn Pyburn BILLINGS — Airport Road in Billings, from Main Street in the Heights to the 27th Street roundabout, could soon be known as the Conrad Burns Memorial Highway, … read more
Originally published in print edition of Yellowstone County News -by Evelyn Pyburn SHEPHERD — A plan being developed for ambulance service in the county could mean that 70 percent of the rural population of Yellowstone County would be within 10 … read more
by Judy Killen-originally published in the 1/6/17 print edition of YCN. WORDEN — The new fire station planned for Huntley may also house ambulances for the proposed countywide ambulance service. Lance Taylor, chief of the Worden Volunteer Fire Department … read more
WORDEN — An early dose of holiday spirit drew record numbers out on the town Friday night for the Worden Christmas Stroll. Linda Holmes, one of the event organizers, said an estimated 450 people attended the annual event, a number … 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
HUNTLEY — Class B football across Montana will look a lot different next fall. Last week, the Montana High School Association approved a realignment that removes 11 schools from Class B. Libby and Ronan will move up to Class A. … read more
Published originally in the print edition of the Yellowstone County News. LOCKWOOD — A proposed Targeted Economic Development District (TEDD) in Lockwood was finally approved just before Thanksgiving, by Yellowstone County Commissioners, following two years of research, study and … read more
