Community members lament the aging Huntley/Shepherd bridge repairs, with many wondering if the cracks were better than the repairs. Walt Houghton, Maintenance Chief of DOT Billings Division, has communicated that repair options are limited, and they are attempting stave off … read more
Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office (YSCO) received a report of a missing person who was reportedly headed to the Yellowstone River with his dogs and canoe on Wednesday, August 14th. George Stewart, age 63, had missed his check in with family, … read more
Worden Fire Department’s ‘White Whale’ rescue truck will be looking for a new home to anyone who may need a hardworking older truck. The department’s late 80s Spartan Rescue truck has been with the department 4+ years and is now … read more
Carbon County adds itself to the list of counties seizing stolen items from a property out in Shepherd. On Monday, Carbon County detective Ben Mahoney with the assistance of Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) conducted a search warrant and seized … read more
Last Thursday, August 15, United States Senate candidate Tim Sheehy came to the Yellowstone County News office for a quick interview. He discussed current polling numbers, why he entered the race, why he stands out, and his experience as a … read more
On Friday, August 9, President Trump held a rally in Bozeman with one central mission–to make sure Jon Tester is not re-elected to the United States Senate. In a state President Trump has won by 20 points in the past, … read more
Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has restricted overweight permits for the newly constructed I-90 bridges over the Yellowstone River in Billings. The new bridges just recently completed in the last year were the subject of MDT routine inspections for newly … read more
With President Trump coming to Bozeman this Friday, August 9th, for a rally with Senate hopeful Tim Sheehy and current United States Representative Ryan Zinke, Montana has suddenly become a focal point in national politics. Following Trump’s rally, Zinke will … read more
Just three weeks after an assassination attempt in which he was shot in the ear, President Donald Trump is set to make a high-profile appearance in Bozeman, Montana, with a rally scheduled for August 9, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. Trump … read more
Although NorthWestern Energy’s Yellowstone County Generating Station is going through final performance testing, it is in full operation and serving customers. A group of media folks were given a tour last week, accompanied by several company representatives, including Josh Follman, … read more
Forty-five head of cattle were seized from Holden Ranch on June 10th. At around 8:45 a.m., six police officers, a state livestock agent, and a cattle pot (a trailer for transporting cattle) drove into the feedlot where cows of the … read more
Given the extreme heat of the past couple weeks, the country side is drying out, creating a tinder box of dry vegetation that can leap into flames at the slightest spark. The conditions are such that Yellowstone County Commissioners urge … read more
From Center Square Likely voters across the country continue to be most concerned about inflation, the economy and illegal immigration. This fresh data comes even as experts say inflation is slowing, indicating that Americans are still feeling the pinch of … read more
Lockwood residents living in the Phase 3 sewer district will soon receive a survey which the Lockwood Water and Sewer District (LWSD) board is urging they respond to in order to gain a grant which will defray the cost of … read more
1st Time in Newspaper History Yellowstone County News achieved the top spot in recognition last weekend at the Montana Newspaper Association’s Annual Meeting in Kalispell. It was recognized as the #1 Newspaper in Montana (Division 3 with circulations of 2,000 … read more
On Saturday, 6/22/24, deputies and an ambulance were dispatched to the Yellowstone County Detention Facility for a reported assault on detention officers by inmates in the facility. As two officers were working in the facility, inmates suddenly attacked them. “Security … read more
A local group entitled Stop The Shepherd Landfill has filed a lawsuit in Yellowstone County District Court challenging a license recently issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to Pacific Steel and Recycling that was finalized on read more
The Huntley Project Irrigation District (HPID) faced several issues at their monthly meeting. Kay McCloy, owner of Fly Creek Angus Inc. in Pompey’s Pillar and her son Dillon addressed the Huntley Project Irrigation District Board during Wednesday’s May 7th meeting … read more
The Heights County Water District Board (CWDB) has offered the position of General Manager to Allan “Bo” Andersson of Cambridge, New York. At their regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, the board voted unanimously to offer Andersson a contract. CWDB President … read more
After a more than a month of swirling questions over Athletic Director Tina Downing’s status of her resignation on March 12th (which was published in the March 15th edition of YCN), and Russ Hale pulling his application for High School … read more
