Eric Jeremy Hull
Eric Highschool
Eric Jeremy Hull, 50, passed away on Tuesday October 13, 2020. read more
Oct202020
Obituary: Eric Jeremy Hull
Oct162020
The Task of Truth is Left to Scientists and Reporters
Dear Editor,
Now that the election season is full upon us I, like you, have had my mailbox jammed full with large and glossy pieces of light cardboard informing me about the merits and flaws of the various candidates. While I am glad that the post office is making money off of politicians instead of having politicians trying to de-fund the post office, I have been concerned to learn many things about the candidates that I could not have imagined just a month or two ago. This is especially disconcerting because, due to a life of 30 some years in Montana politics, I know most of the candidates personally. read more
Oct162020
Felton Calls on Businesses to Step-up Safety Efforts
For the time being most businesses in Yellowstone County can breath a sigh of relief – at least until November 9. In a press conference on Monday, County Health Officer John Felton did not shut down business activity as he said he would, if the number of COVID-19 cases in the county hit 565 or 50 cases per 100,000. read more
Oct162020
State Minimum Wage to Increase by Ten Cents
Because Montanan’s minimum wage is tied to the rate of inflation, Montanans will see an increase in the minimum wage beginning January 1, 2021, to $8.75 per hour. The current minimum wage is $8.65 per hour. read more
Oct162020
Covid-19 is a Scam
Dear Editor,
Covid-19 is a scam and a psyop driven by UN Agenda 2030. read more
Oct162020
Obituary: Pete Williams
Mr. Williams’ Opus
With great sadness, the family of Pete Williams announces his sudden passing on Oct. 7, 2020, after battling lung cancer. He was 80. read more
Oct162020
Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting in Billings
On Monday, October 12, 2020, at about 10:20 PM, officers with the Billings Police Department were dispatched to the 2200 block of Avenue C for suspicious activity. The caller stated that three individuals arrived in two different cars and were acting suspiciously in the complex covered-parking area in the alley. Upon the officers’ arrival, they contacted three suspects to identify them and find out what they were doing. read more
Oct92020
Obituary: Frederick “Fred” Cleveland
Frederick “Fred” Cleveland
Frederick “Fred” Cleveland ,77, of Billings died on September 27. Fred was born April 6, 1943, to Jean and Fred Cleveland. He graduated in 1961 from Billings Senior High School and served in the U.S. Navy until 1964. He married Rae Rhodes in 1963 (they later divorced), and had a son, Michael, in 1969. read more
Oct92020
Obituary: Esther Ybarra Gonzalez
Esther Ybarra Gonzalez
Esther Ybarra Gonzalez was born in Huntley, MT, on November 11, 1937, to Lupe M. Gonzalez and Marcella Ybarra Gonzalez. Educated at Huntley Project Schools in Worden, MT, Esther was fortunate to have parents who believed in a solid education and instilled a good work ethic which she relied on her entire life. read more
Oct92020
Libertarian Candidate not Included This Year
Dear Editor,
In the 2012 election over 18,000 voters and in the 2016 election over 17,000 voters voted for the libertarian candidates running for governor in Montana. In both elections, the libertarian candidate participated in the gubernatorial debate. read more
Oct92020
THE FINANCIAL FOCUS: Lessons from Experienced Investors
by Michael Vondra
Those who have lived a long time have done a lot, seen a lot – and can teach us a lot. And that’s certainly true when it comes to investing. read more
Oct92020
Carl Wolf Retired?
Dear Editor,
Carl Wolf isn’t retired! He’s turning one of life’s pages: entering a new arena, as I see it. Think you are fortunate to see how this will play out in time to unfold. You, Tana, and Staff are stronger publishers, for having printed his columns in the YCN! Stay well, my friend.
Bill Everling,
YCN Subscriber from
Minnesota
Oct92020
Felton Threatens to Renew COVID Restrictions
Yellowstone County could once again face social restrictions if the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to climb, warned County Health Officer John Felton during a press conference this week. If the number of new COVID cases in Yellowstone County reaches 565 for any seven-day period, Felton said he will impose mandates that limit groups to 24 or less and restrict restaurants to 25 percent of capacity. read more
Oct92020
The Ballots are Out: Avoid Common Mail-in-Mishaps
Ballots for the general election will be mailed out this Friday to every active voter in Yellowstone County. An active voter is one who has been participating in elections or whose ballots have not been returned as undeliverable by the post office. According to Bret Rutherford, Election Administrator for Yellowstone County, the number of ballots being sent is approximately 90,000. The 2020 Federal General Election will be run as an all-mail ballot election in Yellowstone County. Polling places will NOT be open on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020. read more
Oct72020
Montana House District 51 Candidate, Frank Fleming Answers Hot Topic Questionarre
Last week, in our October 2nd issue, we posed 5 questions to local Montana state legislature candidates and published their responses. Regrettably, there was a mix up for the answers from House District 51 Republican candidate, Frank Fleming. Below is his full Q and A on the local hot topics for this year: read more
Oct22020
Huntley Native Crowned Miss Montana USA 2021
Jami Forseth of Huntley is crowned Miss Montana USA 2021. (Picture courtesy of Jami Foresth)
Jami Forseth, a Huntley Project High School graduate, was crowned Miss Montana USA 2021 on September 27, 2020. Forseth will represent Montana in the Miss USA pageant held in the fall of 2021. read more
Oct22020
Obituary: Gary K. Franklin
Gary Keith Franklin passed on to the Father and reunited with his wife early Monday morning September 21, 2020. Gary has joined his wife of 43 years, Bess Laird Franklin, who passed November 2, 2019. Gary was born in Eureka, Montana, on July 21,,1947, was raised in Fortine, and following high school enlisted in the Navy. read more
Oct22020
Obituary: Margaret “Peg” Kuntz
The oldest member of the Custer community and the matriarch of our family, Margaret “Peg” Kuntz passed away September 23. She was residing at Tender Nest Assisted Living. read more
Oct22020
Obituary: Dale Osness
Dale Osness, age 82, of Pompey’s Pillar died Saturday, September 26, 2020. He was born June 1, 1938, at Hysham, MT, the son of Mert and Doris (Holmes) Osness. read more
Sep252020
Commissioners Table Cherry Creek Zone Change Request
A zone change request for Cherry Creek Estates in the Heights was tabled by commissioners on Tuesday, until the next meeting of the Board of County Commissioners on October 6. (The County Commissioners will not hold a meeting next Tuesday because they will be attending a meeting of the Montana Association of Counties in Helena.) read more
