Sep222019
Maybe it will be called the Lockwood-Heights Commerce Park Way. The Montana Department of Transportation will name the proposed section of highway that will connect Johnson Lane in Lockwood to the Heights near the junction of Highways 312 and 87, west of Main Street. But earlier this year a MDT spokesman said the agency tends not to like naming routes “bypass,” and they encouraged input from the community. read more
Sep222019
Dear Editor,
Thanks, Krayton, for coming back.
When you bailed on us, I felt like one of General Patton’s soldiers would have felt if the General had said during World War II, “I’m tired. I’m going home.” – the soldiers feeling, “Oh S…!” read more
Sep202019
The Montana International Film Festival, or MINT, is returning for five days from September 19th—23rd across five venues in Downtown Billings before heading to the Historic Roman Theater in Red Lodge on the 27th and 28th. read more
Sep202019
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in May that a Montana law banning any mention of ethics complaints before the commissioner has issued a ruling was in violation of the First Amendment. read more
Sep202019
Dear Editor,
I attended the city council meeting on Monday, September 09 for my interest in the Adaptive Performance Center (APC) being developed for Veterans by Karen Pearson and Mitch Crouse. This is a physical workout center specifically designed for military veterans only, set to open in the near future at 1420 Broadwater Avenue. Mayor Bill Cole and City Council members listened attentively, with what I perceived to be respectful and considerate especially for the needs of military veterans. The information presented by Pearson and Crouse was for an issue with the parking variance. That remedy was accepted by our Mayor and City Council members. read more
Sep202019
Montana Attorney General Tim Fox has joined 47 other state Attorneys General in filing an anti-trust lawsuit against tech giant Google. The Attorneys General from Puerto Rico and DC have also joined every state except Alabama and California in this possibly precedent setting case, one of the first major anti-trust cases ever brought against a tech industry that is extremely hard to regulate under current anti-trust laws that were designed before the creation of the Internet as it is today. read more
Sep202019
Well, folks, I’ve got big news to announce and unveil in this week’s paper regarding YCN Sports broadcasting. I’ll opine later in this Meanderings column. read more
Sep202019
During these turbulent times for the Worden Ballantine Yellowstone County Water and Sewer District (WBYC), they have thankfully been receiving an outpouring of support from across Yellowstone County, including much needed pallets of water for the people of the Worden/Ballantine area. WBYC also encourages anyone with a well in the area to test it, and they are giving out well test kits provided by the Yellowstone County Extension Office. read more
Sep202019
A 35,000 member class action lawsuit against the City of Billings for allegedly imposing an illegal sales tax by way of what they have referred to as “franchise fees” on city water and sewer services and solid waste disposal is heating up. read more
Sep172019
Ralph Newton Brennan
Ralph Newton Brennan ‘Newt’, 85, of Shepherd, Montana, passed away Friday September 13, 2019. He was born May 27, 1934 in Rapid City, SD to Robert and Ethel Brennan. He was the second child of four. He married Myrna Caulfield on August 22, 1959 and they began their life together.
Ralph spent the early part of his life cowboying in Montana and Wyoming and later became a ranch hand. He even joined the Navy at one point but was discharged when they found out he had a rod in his leg. He then went on to work as a Heat & Frost Insulator with the Local 82 where he would later retire.
Newt was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Myrna, two grandchildren, Feather and Zach; and his brother, Bob.
Newt is survived by his five children Pinky, Curt, Cindy, Linda, Shelly and their spouses; his two sisters Pat and Marge; as well as 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren who all loved their “Pa” very much.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, September 19 and a funeral service will be held at 1 PM, Friday, September 20, both at Smith Downtown Chapel, 925 S 27th St. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer any contributions be sent to Stillwater Hospice 3737 Grand Ave., Billings, MT 59102.
Pa, while we love you and will miss you, we understand that we all have to go on our one last ride. So may your horse be swift and the wind be to your back, until we meet again.
Sep132019
Dear Editor,
After reading Krayton Kerns for years, I have had a revelation. His “ruling class” is neither Republican or Democrat. Both parties seem to be bought and paid for, they don’t represent we the people. We don’t have a republic; we have a monarchy of the rich by the rich for the rich. Wall Street, the Federal Reserve and the IMF control US. read more
Sep132019
The primary election results for the Billings City Council are officially in. With 18,148 ballots returned out of 47,062 that were sent out to Billings residents, turnout for this election was at 38%. read more
Sep132019
Some 850 Shepherd students and teachers gather in the high school gym to pose for a picture and to thank the Shepherd community for their support of the mill levy bond that passed the day before. Here, students make hand gestures in the form of a heart sign, while others celebrate with their hands high up in the air while encompassing the school mascot logo in the middle of the gym. A short video of the students shouting “Thank you Shepherd, We are Shepherd” will be posted on the Yellowstone County News website as well as the Shepherd Community website www.shepherdmontana.com. Where’s your kid, grandkid or friend? (Jonathan McNiven Photo)
The $11.9 million bond to see the Shepherd School reinvigorated officially passed on the night of the 10th, promising the much-needed funding to build on to the current campus and repair existing structures. read more
Sep102019
Bettye June (Miz Bettye) Oldham Brooks, Billings, passed from this life on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at the age of 92 years old.
Bettye June Brooks
Bettye was born on July 10, 1927, to Vernon and Ruby Oldham in Petrolia, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Charles Raymond Brooks. read more
Sep92019
Dear Editor,
Carl, hopefully at some point in the near future, I will have the honor of standing before you and shaking your hand for your military service. Then I will remove my sweat smeared hand from yours, look you right in the eye and convey to you, Sir: You are a Liar and a Fool! I joyfully hand out accolades to those I feel deserve them, and I have NO reservations whatsoever of truthfully telling someone what I think about how they insult me and other Americans. But then you enjoy that and you have that freedom. read more
Sep82019
Dear Editor,
All this talk of impeaching Trump is silly. I wonder how many Democratic field offices would get bricks through their front widows from dissident, progressive Deplorables. How much red barn paint would be wasted on Democratic congressmen/women’s front doors if they push deleting Donald. read more
Sep72019
Dear Editor,
I continue to be amazed at the Trump-haters and their never-ending quest for the holy arrow that they hope will finally bring him down. It has been three years of an assault on his charter, his health, his age, attacking his wife, even his 10-year-old son. read more
Sep62019
Dear Editor,
For crying out loud, do not encourage Carl to get involved in the Worden/Ballantine water issue! We have the best possible water board reaching out to the very best professionals and they are doing an outstanding job of keeping us up to date on what is happening and what may need to be done. read more
Sep62019
Dear Editor,
As far back as a child that I can remember, my paternal grandfather would tell me about the founders of our country. He was especially impressed with Thomas Jefferson. Because of this and more things I learned about Jefferson, I considered him as our greatest founder. I still do. read more
Sep62019
Dear Editor,
After a disastrous two weeks of wind, rain, and hail, many people had to buck it up: clean up; fix up; and face money hungry companies out there to hit and run with poor-quality work. read more
