by Michael J. Marino After receiving comments from concerned residents in the Heights, Billings Public Works Department began investigating traffic problems on Lake Elmo Drive earlier this summer. The department created a list of projects and recommendations to improve the … read more
by Michael J. Marino Controversy has ignited among many doctors across Montana after the Secretary of State’s (SOS) office sent out their traditional Voter Information Pamphlet earlier this month. Their trouble, specifically, is with some of the information relating to … read more
by Evelyn Pyburn Both defendants of the suit filed by the County Water District of Billings Heights — the County Commissioners and Pam Ellis — have responded to the complaint and both essentially deny the basic charges made and continue … read more
Regulations Extended by Evelyn Pyburn The marijuana business in Yellowstone County is operating under temporary zoning regulations put into place prior to the election last spring in which voters gave approval to make legal the growing, production and sale of … read more
by Michael J. Marino Mayor Bill Cole announced at the Sept. 19 Billings City Council session that Robert Morris, one of the alleged “problematic neighbors” of Dorothy Lane, was arrested early last week and released on bail a short time … read more
by Evelyn Pyburn The Heights Water District’s new chlorination plant will be completed by the end of the week, announced District Manager Peyton Brookshire, and staff will begin training on how to operate it. read more
Since its last board meeting, notice of a lawsuit filed by the Heights County Water District Board against Board Member Pam Ellis and Yellowstone County has been served to both Ellis and the County. read more
Concerned about an approaching deadline that would allow the county to destroy ballots from the 2020 Election, a group of citizens asked Yellowstone County Commissioners to store the ballots beyond that deadline in order to allow the group time to … read more
The Heights County Water District board set a new budget for 2022-23 that includes a feasibility study to build a water treatment plant; they named Tom Zurbuchen as a new board member; voted an eight percent wage increase for staff; … read more
Files Another Suit The County Water District of Billings Heights has filed another law suit. On August 15, 2022, attorneys for the District filed suit in Thirteenth District Court against Yellowstone County Commissioners and the county- appointed board member, Pam … 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 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
Now that its production and sale is legal in Yellowstone County and many other areas of the state, a marijuana trade show shouldn’t be a surprise. MetraPark officials made a point of making Yellowstone County Commissioners aware that Wesley Jenks, … read more
The annual Homesteader Days events would not be complete without all the food, games, parade, entertainment, concert and pig wrestling contest. Not to mention all the friendships the locals and visitors get to reconnect with each year. Friday night always … 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
A severe thunderstorm moved through the Yellowstone County area early Tuesday morning with rain and hail covering the surrounding area. At about 2:30 am Tuesday Morning July 5, 2022. A severe read more
