Aug92019
Dear Editor,
I am replying to a letter from Dave Scott attempting to refute Carl Wolfe’s assertion that climate warming in the recent past is due to increased amounts of C02 due to human activity. I grew up on the Project and am a retired meteorologist. Mr. Scott makes some false statements and conclusions to bolster his argument. read more
Aug92019
2019 is unveiling to be a year of continued growth, according to the state’s premier economist, Pat Barkey of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research (UM), in a mid-year update of Montana’s economy, last week. “It’s a good news story,” he told his audience at the Northern Hotel in Billings. read more
Aug92019
The City of Billings is now home to the only freestanding rehab hospital in the state of Montana. The Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana was officially opened this Monday at a ribbon cutting ceremony and is designed to help people recovering from stroke as well as brain and spinal cord injuries. read more
Aug92019
After the untimely resignation of Guy Croy as Head Coach of the Huntley Project Red Devils football team just before the start of football camps, the school was left in the unenviable situation of replacing a coach with a winning record in an unbelievably short amount of time. Croy and school officials both cited “philosophical differences” between Croy and the administration as the reason for his resignation. To fill this role, Huntley Project has gone to their Ol’ Reliable, Jay Santy. read more
Aug92019
The plan is officially underway to link Lockwood and the Heights via the Billings Bypass. This new road system will not only make traveling between the two areas of Billings much faster; it will also make it easier on truckers as they will no longer have to drive down Main Street to continue their truck routes on Roundup Rd. The plan will eventually connect the Johnson Ln. Exit in Lockwood to both Roundup Rd. at the northern end of the Heights as well as HWY 312. read more
Aug52019
M. John Sjostrom, passed away on August 1, 2019, at the age of 76 after a courageous battle with cancer. John was born on May 30, 1943, in Custer, Montana to Leo and Hilda Sjostrom. John met the love of his life Alice Dorn in Hardin, Montana in 1960. John and Alice were married in 1962 and have been devoted to one another for the past 57 years. read more
Aug22019
Cole McNiven enjoys an operations tutorial with RDO Manager John Hurd as teams prepare for DigIt Days, 2019. (Courtesy photo)
Yellowstone Dig it Days is just around the corner. This one-day event is constructive, family wholesome and educational, promoting knowledge and safety with equipment operation that digs in the ground. Families will learn about what it takes to stay safe when digging. The event is set to take place on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 10 am – 4pm off the Johnson Lane I-90 Exit Interchange. read more
Aug22019
Dear Editor,
I say again the Yellowstone County News needs a Fact Checker. You certainly don’t want to go down the same path as the Billings Rag – aka Gazette. Poor Carl…where does he come up with all his misinformation? Is it intentional or just ignorance? read more
Aug22019
There have been a lot of things said during this bond issue. I come to you as a tax payer, a parent, and yes superintendent. I can tell you that the Board of Education has committed a lot of time and effort to do its homework. We have the best architect and building company on board. read more
Aug22019
While the Worden Ballantine Yellowstone County Water and Sewer District (WBYC) is keeping their nitrate alert in effect for the time being pending additional test results from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), they have confirmed the nitrate levels in the water have returned below the danger level of 10 mg/L, testing at 7.8 mg/L which is lower even than the testing done last year. read more
Aug22019
Riverside Contracting’s proposed opencut gravel mine in Shepherd, called the Donnes site, has officially been blocked for the time being by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for a laundry list of deficiencies. read more
Aug22019
The Federation of Public Employees (FPE) has dropped its lawsuit against Yellowstone County in exchange for an agreement of Yellowstone County commissioners to enter into contract negotiations. read more
Jul302019
Montao Cruz Noyola was born on February 25, 1997 in Billings, Mt. He spent half his childhood in Montana and moved to California in 2011 to live with his father. He graduated from East High in 2015 where he met Andrea, and they become high school sweethearts.
Montao Cruz Noyola
Jul302019
Norma Marie Degenhart
Norma Marie Degenhart, 83, of Columbus, formerly of Billings, joined her heavenly father on July 29, 2019. Her loving family was by her side. Norma was born on May 22, 1936, in Watertown, South Dakota, to Vernon and Gladys Wagner. read more
Jul262019
Dear Editor,
We truly enjoy your publication. The Letters to the Editor portion grabs my attention first. (And thank you for putting a word limit on those good letters.) People out there have some really sound thoughts and ideas. read more
Jul262019
Pottery made by artist Danielle Kucera that will be for sale during the ArtWalk at the Classic Car and Art Show on August 2nd at 2111 Montana Ave. (Courtesy photo)
This year marks the ArtWalk in Downtown Billings’ 25th Anniversary Season, formed in 1994 when “a group of visionary folks created a recurring event that highlighted the ever-growing community of artists and art galleries in downtown Billings.” read more
Jul262019
At around 4pm on Saturday, the Worden Volunteer Fire Department responded to call by a group of people fishing on the Yellowstone River near Worden claiming to have discovered a body floating on the river’s north bank near North 22nd Road. read more
Jul262019
This still shot taken from the video Dustin Ogdin took on July 23 clearly shows a black bear on Norm’s Island just south of Billings.
Recently Yellowstone County residents have been seeing an increased variety of local wildlife, including black bears and mountain lions, wandering through neighborhoods and parks. read more
Jul262019
On the night of November 15th, 1998, Laurel police responded to The Movie Store on Main Street in Laurel to what was originally reported to be a shooting. When they arrived on scene, police found three people standing outside of the store attempting to help a young woman bleeding heavily from the neck. The victim was taken by HELP Flight to St. Vincent in Billings but died in surgery from her injuries, determined to be slash wounds to her throat, shortly after. She was identified as 18-year-old Miranda Fenner. Over the next fourteen years, investigators interviewed hundreds of people but were unable to identify any suspects and the case went cold even after making national headlines. read more
Jul242019
Linda Krause
Linda Anne (Young) Krause, age 63, went to be with our father and creator early in the morning on July 10th. Born on January 14th, 1956 to Carl Young and Catherine Olson (Young) in Belt, MT. Linda had worked as a meat packer for some time. read more
