Mar192021

COVID-19 Vaccine Available to All Montanans April 1

Top Stories • Yellowstone County

Governor Gianforte announced on March 16 that the COVID-19 vaccine will be available for all Montanans beginning on April 1, 2021. In a press conference, Gianforte said, “A few months ago, projections estimated Montanans 16 and older would be eligible for the vaccine as late as mid-July. Today, I’m pleased to announce that we’re moving up that timeline. All Montanans 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 1st.” read more

Mar192021

Bill Addressing Heights Water District Issues Continues to Make its Way through Legislature

Local • Top Stories

The legislation aimed at tightening up the operations of special districts that administer water and/or sewer systems throughout the state is encountering headwinds in the Montana Senate after having sailed through the House. As a consequence, its sponsor Rep. Larry Brewster, (R), HD44, said he has stripped out the problematic language so it stands a better chance of passing in the Senate. read more

Mar182021

Obituary: William E. “Bill” Glaser  

Obituaries

William E. “Bill” Glaser

William E. “Bill” Glaser, 81, of Huntley, Montana, died March 5, 2021, from Covid complication. The third of O.R. and Phyllis Dorr Glaser’s seven children, Bill spent his first 20 years in southern California, attending school and working in his father’s TV and radio shop. In the early 1960s, Bill moved to Great Falls, Montana, where he worked for Anaconda Copper. Bill returned to California in 1962, got married, had two sons, worked for several big-name communication systems businesses, and got divorced.

read more

Mar122021

Obituary: Joanne Johnson

Obituaries

Joanne Marie Johnson

Your wings were ready but our hearts were not.  On Friday, March 5, 2021, we lost our beautiful cherubic angel, Joanne Marie Johnson.  Thankfully for us, there are some who bring a light so bright to the world, that even after they’re gone, their light still shines.  Carl and Catherine Johnson were blessed with Joanne Marie on January 15, 1963.  With her chubby cheeks, blonde hair and green eyes, she grew up on the family farm with big brother Steve. read more

Mar122021

Great Job Anderson!

Opinion

Dear Editor,

What a great story the news did on Anderson tonight.  It brought a smile to my face.  We have been lucky enough to have Anderson do volleyball and basketball games at Shepherd.  The joy and excitement in his voice is so pure and honest.  He continues to get better at his craft, and we are lucky to have him doing our games.  We look forward to many more years of listening to him.

Cathy Allison

Shepherd, MT

Mar122021

Governor Gianforte Visits Yellowstone County Schools

Local

Last Friday, Governor Gianforte traveled to Billings with State Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen, visiting Elder Grove Elementary School where he read “The Cat in the Hat” to first graders. Gianforte and Arntzen then visited with administrators, teachers, and parents of the Billings School District in a roundtable discussion regarding the challenges faced by all parties as schools shut down last spring and their efforts to reopen the schools.  read more

Mar72021

Eagle Scout is More Than it Seems

Opinion

Dear Editor,

I am writing to you talk about the importance of getting your eagle scout rank. One of the main reasons to get it is that it helps you get college scholarships and helps you do well in job interviews. Personally, my goal is to become an eagle scout. It would help me in almost every way, including survival skills and personal management. That is why it is good to be an eagle scout. 

Sawyer Middendorf 

Billings, MT

Mar52021

FINANCIAL FOCUS: Business Owners’ Issues Go Beyond ‘Mom and Pop’ Label

Features

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

Thank You for Shining a Light on the Heights

Opinion • Letters to the Editor

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