May112019
Kuper, Anna
Annalynn Huber-Kuper was born April 30, 1975 in Libby, MT to Berl Buck and Rosetta Tarr. She passed away April 30, 2019 in Billings.
She lived an adventurous life, but was taken too soon. Annalynn is preceded in death by her father Berl Buck and sister Anita Swedelund. She is survived by an amazing and supportive group of people, including four read more
May112019
Dear Editor,
Natalie Crane’s letter was interesting to say the least. I assume she is referring to the bison refuge in eastern Montana. She talks about visitor spending or tourism as a godsend to the state; my question in ten years is where is she going to get cream and sugar for her latte or anyone to serve it? read more
May102019
Dear Editor,
I am not at all surprised at the hypocrisy of Mr. Wolf.
He says that PRESIDENT “Trump is not playing with all his marbles.” Then goes on to disparage anyone that might agree with the President, calling them ‘semi-Americans’, then insults the President one more time, just like they do in 2nd grade. In the same paragraph he laments that anyone would attempt to drive a wedge between D’s and R’s. read more
May102019
Dear Editor,
Saturday, May 11th, marks the 27th anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving – the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. read more
May102019
Dear Editor,
Of all the ordure you’ve cast at American and Yellowstone County’s Republican voters, you’ve really outdone yourself on the YCN May-03-2019 comment. You call us “often thoughtless and if they were stupid.” Peter Strzok “smells us” in Walmart when he drives by one, so I’m assuming, Carl Wolf, that you can smell the likes of me and other YCN subscribers, as many of us shop there… shop in a great American success story – Walmart. Maybe you don’t shop there for fear of the smell.
You owe Americans and YCN readers an apology for your last comment, and for the YCN not to demand your apology, is condoning your excrement to Americans and YCN readers! I feel that should YCN continue to allow you to use such verbiage for your continued insults for voters, some of YCN readers are going to get fed up with this kind of trash and may cancel their subscription. Even though YCN readers have responded to your continued excrement, it’s done with levity and respect… an attribute you do not possess.
Jose A. Bustos, Jr.,
Billings, MT
May102019
Dear Editor,
Here is a list of those who helped clean Barkemeyer Park on this past Saturday morning…Lacy Brennan, Tayvin Brennan, Tatiana McCalister; Eric, Lola, and Quentin Jore; Brad, Kathy, Holly, Aaron, and Rodney Ketterling, Christina read more
May102019
by Parker H. Jimison
Around 11am on Thursday, May 2, a student at Huntley Project High School reportedly made threats that he would shoot up the school in response to his frustration with teasing from another group of students. read more
May102019
by Parker H. Jimison
The hotly contested $17.9 million bond meant to overhaul the Shepherd School campus was shot down by voters on Tuesday night, May 7th, with the bond for the elementary school failing 49%-51% and the bond to remodel the high school failing 47%-53%. read more
May52019
Dear Editor,
Our government officials continue to prioritize private interests over public opinion. Keeping bison out of Montana is a spineless idea that only benefits private ranchers. Officials claim that bison can transmit brucellosis – a disease that can cause cattle to abort fetuses – although there has never been any documented evidence of a transmission in the wild. We should allow bison to freely roam throughout Montana because it would increase visitor spending, reduce tax dollar expenditure, and enhance the ecosystem. Limiting bison to a small area of Yellowstone National Park is not only unnatural and unfair, but ultimately stifles economic growth. The public’s desire to see this animal unrestricted and sovereign again should not be overshadowed by influence of special interests.
Natalie Crane,
Bozeman
May42019
Dear Editor,
The recent announcement by Greg Gianforte that he is seriously considering another run for Governor is problematic. He barely won against a gun grabbing liberal entirely out of touch with Montana values. Now Greg wants to run for Governor? read more
May42019
by Parker H. Jimison
The Yellowstone County Farm Bureau held events this past week for elementary students at Shepherd Elementary and Custer School to teach kids about the importance of taking care of their communities. read more
May32019
Dear Editor,
“Abortion”
Another terminology for murder in the first degree. Those who commit this act are no different than a person that kills another person in cold blood. read more
May32019
Yellowstone County Commissioners approved, last week, a zoning reqsuest that will allow Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative to build an electrical substation in a residential area at the corner of Shiloh Road and Central Avenue just outside the city limits of Billings. read more
May32019
With election season upon us, Brett Rutherford, Yellowstone County’s elections officer is reminding everyone about the importance of complying with a new law. read more
May32019
Dear Editor,
Over 15 years ago my wife Sherry and I were living back in California for a while. We went to a presentation on the Muslim religion put on by one of the local catholic parishes. An individual who was identified as an Imam from one of the local Muslim congregations spoke to us. There was a question and answer session. I asked him if Muslims believed in original sin. Of course, the answer was no. read more
May32019
Well, folks, another week, another good announcement coming. This is now three weeks of good announcements. Don’t worry, I’m sure I’ll find something positive and exciting to announce to the masses next week as well (unless Carl Wolf is getting tired of all the good news). read more
May32019
It took a sharp-eyed citizen to catch an almost $80,000 error in the City of Billings finances. An outside review of a citizen’s complaint confirmed the error, and concludes there is no evidence that it is the result of deceit or fraud, according to a release from city officials. read more
May32019
by Parker H. Jimison
On Friday, April 26th, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) sent out a letter to Riverside Contracting, Inc stating that they have “extended the review period for an opencut mining permit application for a 74-acre site known as Donnes, located one mile east of Shepherd in Yellowstone County,” for an additional 60 days after receiving a torrent of public comments, both during the meeting two weeks ago at Shepherd High School and via mail and email, revealing significant issues concerning the permit application. read more
Apr302019
D
HELENA – The Montana Department of Environmental Quality released the following statement and update regarding the highly contested proposed gravel pit in Shepherd Tuesday morning.
The DEQ state that it “has extended the review period for an opencut mining permit application for a 74-acre site known as Donnes, located one mile east of Shepherd in Yellowstone County. The permit application has been submitted by Riverside Contracting, Inc.”
The extended time to submit comments to the DEQ is now 60 days. DEQ extended the review period after receiving numerous public comments, both during the public meeting at Shepherd High School and via mail and email, that revealed substantial issues regarding the permit application.
More details will be in this week’s edition of Yellowstone County News.
Apr232019
Martin (Red) Beckman
was born on November 21, 1928, about 20 miles south of Lemmon, South Dakota in a little town called Shade Hill. The farm where he was born is now under the waters of the Shady Hill Reservoir. As a young child, his parents, James Edward and Johanna Beckman moved to Belgrade, MT. Other than a few years spent in Virginia, Martin spent most of his school-age years in the Three Forks and Bozeman, Montana areas. To his parent’s joy, Martin committed his life to his Lord Jesus at a young age. read more
