Heights Water Board Works For Residents
Dear Editor, As a concerned citizen and resident of the Billings Heights, I have attended the Height’s Water Board meetings for approximately two and half years. read more
Letters to the Editor
Supposed Vet’s COVID Concerns Have My Blood Boiling
Dear Editor, You know, I have recently tried to improve my attitude about people and then someone comes along and raises my blood pressure! I’m referring to an article in Yellowstone County News on 3-10-23. This opinion piece, and we … read more
This Veteran is Neither for Biden nor Trump: Get Your Self Sorted
Dear Editor, In one of his frequent and sometimes ill-informed letters to YCN, MSgt. (Ret) Jose Bustos, Jr. lists me among the local fans of Joe Biden, and urges all of us on his list to “write to us YCN … read more
Justin Choriki is a Treat!
Dear Editor, The article by Justin Choriki was very good! He has a real talent for “human interest” writing. He analyzed the scope of friendship in a very concise and interesting way [in his column “The Price of Friendship”]. He … read more
Thank for Keeping us in the Loop
Dear Editor, $90,000 Face Lift. Thank you, YCN, for bringing this info to the public’s attention, specific for the ratepayers of the county water district. Apparently, the water board feels it may be necessary to repair their public image. Really … read more
THANK YOU, HPID
Dear Editor, THANK YOU, HPID!! Many thanks to Willy and Sky and the entire crew. In spite of the numerous big jobs they have and the lousy “spring” weather they have had so far this year, Willy followed through with … read more
April is Alcohol Responsibility Month.
Dear Editor, April is Alcohol Responsibility Month. As the weather begins to get warmer, it’s a great time for Montana families to start conversations about alcohol at home to prevent underage drinking. read more
A Call for Return Sanity for Heights Water
Dear Editor, I am writing to vote for a return to common sense on the Billings Heights Water Board. read more
Struggling to Understand Crisp Concepts
Dear Editor, This letter is in response to your weekly correspondent Mr. David Crisp. read more
Clarification on Larson Memorial
Dear Editor, In reference to your last week’s story headlined “Huntley Community Club Discusses Gonzales’s Gazebo” covering the March annual meeting: While the board greatly appreciates you covering our meetings, allow me to make a few clarifications. read more
Clarifying Misrepresentation of Gonzales’ Gazebo
Dear Editor, We are writing to clarify some misinformation and misrepresentation printed in the Gonzales’ Gazebo article printed in the 3/24/23 edition of Yellowstone County News. As the “other family”, we are going to provide facts NOT mentioned in the … read more
Human Trafficking is a Real Threat
Dear Editor, Human trafficking is happening in Montana, and it can happen to anyone at any time. read more
Water District Marketing Contract Poor Use of Ratepayer Dollars
Dear Editor, At the CWDBH (Water District) meeting on April 15, the General Manager Peyton Brookshire proposed hiring a marketing firm at a cost of $91,150 per year. The proposal did not include advertising costs such as newspaper ads, banners, … read more
Skyway Drive is a Statement of Community Pride
Dear Editor, We live in a community, that looks well into the future for opportunities to grow and develop. read more
Lack of Judges, Space Bottlenecking Prosecution
Dear Editor, The Heights Task Force received an update concerning city of Billings crime statistics on 2/28/23. Chief St. John spoke of a problematic bottleneck within the prosecution pipeline due to a lack of judges and bed space for prisoners … read more
Loving Yellowstone County News
Dear Editor, I actually love the paper. I live in Montana and work in California and D.C. and look forward to catching up by reading Yellowstone County News! read more
Keep Your Dogs Secure
Dear Editor, It is calving season again. This is a time when the sight and smells of a newborn calf and afterbirth are very attractive to dogs. read more
Where is Jane Fonda Now?
Dear Editor, In so far as China’s “Spy Balloon” – let us not forget: read more
Thank You for Skyview Coverage
Dear Editor, Thank you for adding Billings Skyview High School sports to your sports radio coverage. read more
The Circus (show) must go on!
Dear Editor, It was reported in last week’s Yellowstone County News of the debate whether or not the Heights Water Board could proceed conducting a meeting, having only three members of the Board present. The three concluded they did in … read more
