Appreciate the Front Line Workers
Dear Editor, I’m so appreciative of the many front line workers who are helping our country get through this crisis. read more
Letters to the Editor
1902 Reclamation Act Gives Government Rights to Construct in Billings Area
Dear Editor, The April 3 edition of the Yellowstone County News had an article in which a land owner indicated they could not find an easement with Huntley Project Irrigation District on their property. read more
None of the Above
Dear Editor, I have to agree with Edward Hoem. The NDC seems to want Trump to have a second term as they gave him his first. read more
YCN – Love at First Sight
Dear Editor, Just finished my first Yellowstone County News…got it at the airport Friday…what a great newspaper…it has the Gazette beat. read more
CAREER politicians fail to address mental UNhealth because they are inherently irresponsible
Dear Editor, Mental health is a serious and valid concern to the ADULTS in our country. Mental UNhealth is the leading cause of suicide, drug addiction, homelessness, acts of violence (shootings, stabbings, rape, etc.), yet the Federal government chooses to ignore … read more
Northern Virginia third grader seeking Montana feedback
Dear Editor, Hello! I am a third-grade student in Northern Virginia.Our class is learning about the United States, and I will be teaching our school about the state of Montana. In the month of May, I will create a display … read more
State raiding of Teachers Retirement Fund came back to haunt pension security
Dear Editor, This letter is concerning the State pensions article on Feb. 7, 2020 in the YCN. If I remember correctly, the State (some time ago) took money from the Teachers Retirement Fund. read more
Pay and benefits should equal abilities and ambitions?
Dear Editor, Lauris Byxbe inquired “what is the definition of great and for whom?” This should help. Our US Constitution guarantees each of us freedom. Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of opportunity, freedom to own property, freedom to … read more
Get real: trickle down and human greed don’t mix
Dear Editor, I see Krayton Kerns is in full agreement of the trickle down economics, tax breaks for the multi national companies and rich. Tax the small business and the working/labor class. The ruling class may give you a few … read more
Let’s elect some regular folks for a change
Dear Editor, If you are tired of the revolving door policy from the courtroom, jail and prison, here is a thought for you. read more
Lovin comic Carl!
Dear Editor, Just a short note regarding the disappearance of the paper’s comic section. A newspaper is not really complete without something to make you laugh. But then I realized that we don’t really need a comic section, as we … read more
I quit! Safety and sanity no-longer worth it.
DEAR EDITOR, Don’t know exactly how to say this but – I quit. Writing THE OUTDOORS column these past five years has been fun, and I love sharing about critters and the outdoors. Couple of years ago political comments were … read more
Complacency on traffic laws becoming commonplace
Dear Editor, I hate to admit this, but I’ve gotten use to people texting and talking on their cell phones while driving. Now, we have people running red lights. read more
God gave us unconditional love and we can do the same
Dear Editor, Some things we just have to accept, we can’t change them, national and global things. We can change some local things. One cliché, “You can’t change others, only yourself.” read more
A look back into my personal Vietnam
Dear Editor, I became a commissioned officer in the USAF in September 1966. I remembered the orders that I received right after I was commissioned stating “pipeline SEA”. Of course SEA meant South East Asia. In December 1966, I was … read more
YCN is food for thought
Dear Editor, So many comments to make about your fish wrapper. read more
Things are definitely different in California
Dear Editor, Recently I was contacted by the State Bar of California. I was asked to update my personal information and my present contact information. I noticed that there were five choices that I had to describe my sex. Thank … read more
Politics and Outdoors: an unfitting mix
Dear Editor, I just read Carl Wolf’s rather undisciplined statements about people he disagrees with and your response (and then his). I’m still confused how an outdoor columnist thinks his column is a political column. “The snow fell, the deer … read more
Loving the YCN’s tribute to Jim Knapp
Dear Editor, First off, thanks to all for publishing The Yellowstone County News and doing such a good job. read more
The sixth amendment: do candidates believe in it?
Dear Editor, I decided to attend law school in 1983 when I was over 40 years old and after I was well established in my medical specialty. Because the military had paid for my medical degree, I decided to use … read more
