Dear Editor,
What is the American Dream? Simply stated it is, “Freedom and Opportunity.” The key to our dream is that freedom and opportunity are tied together with the word and.
Sep42020
Sep42020
Elections Office Moving Services to MetraPark
The Elections Office in Yellowstone County will be moving its in-person voting location to Metra Park which will open on October 2. read more
Sep42020
Another Body Found in the Yellowstone River
Deputies were dispatched to the Custer area on Saturday for a dead body report. At approximately 2:15 PM on August 22, 2020, deputies responded to the Yellowstone River in the area of Custer Frontage Road and Road 39 South regarding human remains found by a hunter. This is the third body recovered in the Yellowstone River within six weeks. An adult male, Troy Gardner, 54 was discovered on July 22 near the Huntley bridge, and human bones were found near Road 25 in Worden on June 30. read more
Sep42020
The Fans Are Back! Huntley Project School District Announces Some Spectators Will be Allowed at Activities
The decision regarding spectators at athletic events and other activities can now be made at the discretion of each school following a meeting held today between John Felton, CEO of RiverStone Health, and local school district superintendents and athletic directors. This is a reversal of a previous directive banning any spectators from all school activities. Other schools throughout the county are customizing their own plans for spectators at their events. read more
Sep12020
Obituary: Wilma May Copenhaver McElvain
Wilma May Copenhaver McElvain, 85 of Billings, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2020, surrounded by her family. read more
Sep12020
Obituary: Everett Henry Noonkester
Everett Henry Noonkester
Everett Henry Noonkester, entered this world on October 23, 1929, to a loving welcome by his parents Audrey (Wordsworth) Noonkester and Archie Stiles Noonkester in Nelogney, Oklahoma. Everett (Conk) was the second eldest child of seven. read more
Aug282020
Obituary: Earl “Pud” Dean Inman
Earl “Pud” Dean Inman
Earl “Pud” Dean Inman peacefully passed away the morning of August 25th, 2020, at the age of 92. Earl was born May 10, 1928, in Amadon, North Dakota, to his loving parents George and Blanche Inman. He grew up in Amadon, graduated and had an immense love for baseball. Earl met and married his wife Donna; he together they had five beautiful children. read more
Aug282020
McNiven’s Meandering
Well Folks, I’ll keep this short and give you the Cliff Notes version since there is so much going on right now. This sports ban is a moving target as I write this. Hopefully, we’ll have the info we are looking for to release it by our press time in about a two hours. read more
Aug282020
Mission Accomplished: Lockwood Brings the Pride Home
It was all about Lockwood Pride. And, looking around the astounding campus of Lockwood School from the bleachers of the magnificent new stadium, taking in the imposing new high school building, as well as the spectacular grounds and refurbishments of other school buildings, there is a lot about which Lockwood citizens can be proud. read more
Aug282020
Superintendent of Public Instruction and MHSA Executive Director Advocate Parental Attendance to Sports Events
Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction (OPI), Elsie Arntzen, and Montana High School Association (MHSA) Executive Director, Mark Beckman, have each sent letters to the Association of Montana Public Health Officials (AMPHO) in regards to allowing parents or guardians to attend school sporting events. read more
Aug282020
Let Us Watch Spectators’ Response to the Ban
This Friday will see the public protest to the recent announcement of the banning of spectators from attending high school sports and activities. As no additional answers were clarified in this evening’s press conference with Riverstone Health Officer John Felton, plans are already underway to protest, according to parents, and supporters of the cause. read more
Aug262020
Superintendent of Public Instruction and MHSA Executive Director Advocate Parental Attendance to Sports Events
Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction (OPI), Elsie Arntzen, and Montana High School Association (MHSA) Executive Director, Mark Beckman, have each sent letters to the Association of Montana Public Health Officials (AMPHO) in regards to allowing parents or guardians to attend school sporting events.
“We are pushing to allow two parents read more
Aug242020
Parents and Public to Protest Sports Spectator Ban
This Friday will see the public protest to the recent announcement of the banning of spectators from attending high school sports and activities. As no additional answers were clarified in this evening’s press conference with Riverstone Health officer John Felton, plans are already underway to protest, according to parents, and supporters of the cause.
“This is a read more
Aug242020
Felton vs. the Public – Will Sports Have Fans?
Riverstone Health President & CEO, John Felton held a press conference to address the concerns that have been raised in relation to the banning of fans and attendees to school sports and activities. However, his answers to the questions he was asked left much of the public dissatisfied.
“One thing that we need to recognize is that, read more
Aug152020
Did They Ask Us About Gavilon Grain Elevator?
Dear Editor,
I guess I must have missed it in the Yellowstone County News, or on the Yellowstone County website, or through any of our elected officials. When exactly did the Yellowstone County Commissioners put out notice, to the citizens of Huntley, and surrounding towns, information on this huge, multi-million-dollar Gavilon Grain Elevator project? read more
Aug142020
Breaking News: School Sports Facing Scrutiny
Will 2020 High School Sports have spectators?
Will there even be a 2020 sports season?
We are waiting for officials to release their decision.
We’re lookin’ out for you and keeping you informed!
Aug142020
Soros Persuasion is on The Ballot
Dear Editor,
Joe “B, B, B Biden” could be our next President, but will he be “calling the shots” based on his background and experience – after all he is 79 years old? Or will his old mentor, ex-president Obama, be “providing direction” from his estate just a few miles from the White House? read more
Aug142020
Lockwood Shooting Investigation Ongoing
On Friday, Aug. 7th around 2:30 in the afternoon, a shooting was reported on Noblewood Drive in Lockwood. Yellowstone County Sheriff’s deputies responded to find a 60-year-old man with gunshot wounds. He was promptly transported to a local hospital to receive treatment for his injuries, and is still alive as of Tuesday the 11th. read more
Aug142020
Gravel Pit Families Go to Court
On Thursday, Aug. 6th, a court hearing commenced with the goal of establishing the legality of a drainage trench dug on the Donnes property that left water running across the neighboring Flann property. read more
Aug142020
County Plans for Mail Ballot General Election
Not surprisingly, Yellowstone County will be opting to conduct a mail ballot for the November 3 general election, following the Governor’s directive last week that allows counties the option of doing so. read more
