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Virginia “Ginny”
Phyllis Blake Walker
Virginia “Ginny” Phyllis Blake Walker died peacefully at her home in Fullerton, California, on April 12, 2020. A private family service will be held in Montana in June. read more
Apr242020
Dear Editor,
Age may have dulled some memories—but not all. As I remember it, I was 12 years old, in the 7th grade of a Wheatland County K-12 school. Summer vacation had just started. In those days, school ended in May so kids could help on the family ranches. read more
Apr242020
The pilot and sole occupant in this airplane, who died in the crash, has been positively identified as Lloyd Gerber from Billings. (courtesy photo)
On April 20 at 9:50 am, fire and law enforcement were dispatched to a reported airplane crash at the Billings Rod and Gun Club located near the top of Zimmerman Trail, just a few miles west of Logan International Airport. read more
Apr242020
Montana Governor Steve Bullock speaks to Montanans by electronic means Wednesday on opening up Montana for business. Governor gave guidance on businesses, restaurants and other businesses in opening up. (Photo by Jonathan McNiven)
Starting this Sunday, stay-at-home restrictions regarding COVID-19 will be lifted, announced Governor Steve Bullock, and churches may hold services with some social distancing requirements in place. He outlined three phases projected to reopen the state at a press conference on Wednesday. read more
Apr182020
Dear Editor,
I am addressing Krayton Kerns. What makes you think that the Texas students who chartered a plane are in any way a normal reflection of today’s college students? read more
Apr172020
Dorothy F. Gross
( March 29, 1929 – April 10, 2020 )
Dorothy F. Gross, 91, of Spearfish, SD died April 10, 2020 at the Rolling Hills Healthcare in Belle Fourche. She was born on March 29, 1929 at McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Thomas Leonard and Glen Leora (Parks) Frisby. Dorothy has a brother, Leonard Frisby who was born in 1926. read more
Apr172020
Nancy Kay Byxbe passed away April 10, 2020. She was born in Bismarck, ND, on October 28, 1948, to Edwin and Margaret Dietzman. read more
Apr172020
John Lee Sherman
The family of Florian and Gloria Sherman sadly announce the passing of their son, our brother, John Lee Sherman on April 10, 2020. read more
Apr172020
Dear Editor,
I’m so appreciative of the many front line workers who are helping our country get through this crisis. read more
Apr172020
Despite the need to slash budgets by 80 percent because of cancellations due to the COVID-19 crisis, Metra Park officials are fully intent on producing Montana Fair, August 7-15, this year. read more
Apr172020
As government entities are mandating that citizens remain home as much as possible as a means to reduce the spread of COVID-19, a number of different organizations have conducted studies about which states are complying the best. read more
Apr132020
Marianne Martinson in her younger years
Marianne Martinson
On April 10, 2020, our loving mother, Marianne Martinson, passed away. Mom was born on November 9, 1931 in Fleyh, a small mountain village in the Ore Mountains of the Czech Republic. read more
Apr102020
Dear Editor,
The April 3 edition of the Yellowstone County News had an article in which a land owner indicated they could not find an easement with Huntley Project Irrigation District on their property. read more
Apr102020
The Final Cares Act, filed as H.R.748 — 116th Congress (2019-2020), and signed into law by President Trump on March 27 has provided extensive benefits both for big and small business but, the portion of the Bill that is of most interest to average struggling American citizens are the individual rebates, to be disbursed in the form of stimulus check payments. read more
Apr102020
Wondering if maybe you have had the COVID-19 virus? Thinking you may have antibodies that may make you immune from future infection? read more
Apr102020
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has notified the public of, what are expected to be, brief traffic disruptions on Highway 312 between Shepherd and Billings Heights. Construction began on the intersection of Five Mile Road and Highway 312 on April 8. Two-way traffic will be maintained during peak commute hours of 7 to 9am and 4 to 6pm. read more
Apr32020
During this COVID-19 precautionary interlude, there will be no waiting in line at the County Courthouse to renew vehicle licensing. In an effort to protect the health of county employees and patrons, the Motor Vehicle Department is only accepting scheduled appointments for walk-in service, announced County Treasurer Sherry Long, early this week. read more
Apr32020
The primary election set for June 2, will be a mail ballot election in Yellowstone County, in order to minimize as much social interaction as possible to mitigate contagion of the CORVID-19 virus, announced Elections Officer Brett Rutherford. read more
Apr32020
Registered Nurses, (back left to right) Jeremiah Fisher, Sierra Linde, and Lillian Arrants along with CNA Gloria Meyers (front), sport their newly donated 3D re-usable “Montana Masks” at Billings Clinic Tuesday Afternoon. They work on the Inpatient Medical Unit and are trialing the Montana Masks as a re-usable option for a standard surgical mask. A total of 340 differently colored masks were donated to the Billings Clinic as a result of Dr. Spencer Zaugg, Colton Zaugg and Billings Clinic Neurosurgeon Dr. Dusty Richardson’s efforts in creating a prototype from scratch due to the corona virus pandemic. 60 Montana Masks are currently being trialed and the rest will be distributed soon. (Photo courtesy of Billings Clinic)
The designers of the re-usable “Montana Masks” have taken their product to the next level in testing their product to be CDC compliant as well as making the re-usable masks freely available for the masses on their free website www.makethemasks.com. As the coronavirus is projected to peak in Montana in the next two weeks or so, Billings dentist Dr. Spencer Zaugg and his son Colton Zaugg along with Billings Clinic Neurosurgeon Dusty Richardson continue to do extensive tests and research on their 3D reusable masks. read more
Mar272020
A misconduct complaint that was filed with the Montana Supreme Court against Yellowstone County District Court Judge Ashley Harada on January 31, 2020, has now reached an “unusual” and “unprecedented” stage where a normal recommendation to Montana’s highest court is being questioned and encouraged to be overturned. read more
