Mar52021
The Leadership of the Montana House of Representatives is proud of the early accomplishments the Legislature has achieved on behalf of the people of Montana. The session has received robust participation, and we have done our work in a safe environment for everyone involved. read more
Mar52021
If you own a small business, you typically don’t get a lot of recognition – so you may be pleased to learn that March 29 is National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day. You might not necessarily think of your business as a “Mom and Pop” operation, but it certainly contributes to the well-being of your family now, and possibly to that of future generations, too – if you make the right moves. read more
Mar52021
Dear Editor,
Thanks for your coverage of the Heights Water District. After Friday’s article and the Heights Task Force meeting, I had no idea of the size of the district in the Heights. It will be a good change to shine light on this issue. Larry Brewster is also getting support on his legislation to reform and update such districts. The Heights Task Force is planning a candidates’ forum soon for those running for the board. I do not know if they have found a venue for it yet.
Ed Hostettler
Billings, MT
Mar52021
This past weekend, the Billings Livestock Commission set new records as 573 head of horses were offered over three days. The top horse sold for $67,000, while 97 horses sold for at least $10,000 and 33 brought in over $20,000. read more
Mar52021
In a joint press release with the Big Sky Economic Development (BSED), Rocky Vista University (RVU) announced this week that it had chosen a site in Billings as the proposed location for a four-year medical school. read more
Mar52021
Calvin James Hoffman
Calvin James Hoffman, 61, of Billings died at the Billings Clinic on February 28th 2021 at 6:20 PM. He was surrounded by family. read more
Mar12021
Walter Siewert
On Thursday, February 25, 2021, Walter Siewert, loving husband and father of two sons, Paul Edward and Steven, passed away at age 94. read more
Feb262021
Election Fails, Again
Once again the Lockwood Irrigation District’s bond election has failed. Despite 70 percent of the voters supporting the bond, the election failed to garner the required level of acreage represented to be considered a valid outcome. read more
Feb262021
Two weeks ago, Governor Gianforte rescinded the statewide mask mandate, and since then, local schools have been working to figure out what their policies should be regarding masks for their students and staff. Balancing the needs of various groups with differing interests and wishes is something with which school boards are very familiar. read more
Feb252021
Harry Moore
Harry Moore was born July 26, 1933, and passed away February 18, 2021. He was born in Columbus and grew up in Fishtail. In November of 1956 he married Ann Collins. read more
Feb242021
Tina Downing
At the Shepherd School Board meeting on Wednesday, February 10, the Board voted to hire Tina Downing as the Athletic Director at Shepherd Schools in the 2021-2022 school year. read more
Feb192021
Tim Bastian
Well, folks, it’s now been two years since working with local school athletic directors and others throughout the state since we launched our YCN Sports Broadcast in 2019. read more
Feb192021
This was “tax reform week” at the Montana Legislature. Many of Governor Gianforte’s Montana Comeback tax proposals had committee hearings this week with tremendous support. The House Taxation Committee heard two of these bills, and the Senate Taxation Committee took up another three. read more
Feb192021
Dear Editor,
The first of many “Biden” blessings has arrived. Gentleman Joe cancelled “fraccing” his first day in the saddle, limiting future domestic oil production, raising the price of crude oil — “Voila”, the price of gasoline in Billings is up 20 cents a gallon. Thanks, Joe.
Stuart Deans
Lockwood, MT
Feb192021
Purchase Miller Building
In order to secure their options, the Yellowstone County Commissioners are making an offer to purchase the Miller Building in downtown for future expansion of county departments. read more
Feb192021
The Billings Heights Water District has quietly functioned through its 63 year history providing water to what is now a “city” of some 30,000 people, without much fanfare, but for a while now there have been growing rumbles about how the board has been managing its business. The situation has resulted in the introduction of legislation that is partially aimed at dealing with those concerns and the concerns have brought about a rare election of board members. read more
Feb162021
Cherri Jean (Styren) Carney
Cherri left us far too early on January 23rd at the age of 59. She passed away due to complications with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, 3 months and 1 day after her initial diagnosis. Cherri did not suffer and went calmly while surrounded by her loved ones. While we had greater plans for her here on Earth and wished for more time, God works in funny ways and obviously had even better things for her in Heaven.
Cherri was born November 14th 1961 in Chester, MT to Gene and Mary (McDunn) Styren. At the age of three, Cherri’s family moved to Sunburst, MT where she spent her youth growing up in read more
Feb122021
We’re now well into what’s known as “Tax Season.” If your income in 2020 was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, your tax return will reflect it. However, if your earnings were fairly normal last year, you might look at your tax situation and wonder how you could improve it in 2022. One area to look at may be your investment-related taxes. read more
Feb122021
Fire truck overturns in Lockwood while responding to accident (Jonathan McNiven photo)
Following an exceptionally warm month of January, the first week of February brought winter back to Big Sky Country, and with it came slick roads. On Friday, February 5, 2021, at approximately 8:07 AM, the Billings Fire Department was responding to a two-vehicle accident on I-90 westbound near mile-marker 452. read more
Feb122021
HELENA- I am excited to report that two of the first bills to reach Governor Gianforte’s desk will open our state’s economy and strengthen the 2nd Amendment rights of Montanans. Senate Bill 65 to limit COVID-19 liability and House Bill 102 to allow permitless carry have passed both houses of the Legislature and are on their way to Governor Gianforte for his signature. read more
