Feb222019
BILLINGS–The new Yellowstone Area Chamber of Commerce (YACC) announced the name of their first lobbyist to help push their pro-business agenda during the Legislative session in Helena. EJ Redding, known lobbyist, for conservative and pro-business issues in Helena will now represent the new Yellowstone Area Chamber that was formed just one month ago. read more
Feb222019
Well, folks, last week was a blur and this week seems to be the same with meetings during the day and additional work at night. However, success does not come overnight as I’ve learned it’s by the small and simple things that are done that contribute to the whole big picture. read more
Feb222019
by Evelyn Pyburn
Public meetings were held, this week, to give the public a peek at preliminary designs for the Airport Road and Main Street intersection in Billings. The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback regarding their plans to improve safety and relieve congestion of what is probably the busiest intersection in the state.
The area involved in the plans for reconfiguration and construction extend along Main Street from 4th Ave. West, in front of Metra Park, including the intersection with 6th Ave, and then further along Main Street incorporating its intersection with Aronson Avenue, Airport Road, Bench Blvd. and Lake Elmo. It will also involve Aronson Avenue and its intersection with Airport Road and the Sixth Street Bypass. read more
Feb222019
Dear Editor,
My hat goes off to Vic Feuerstein and his editorial of February 15, 2019. The details were right on about the proposed bond for the Shepherd Schools. This is the first time I have heard, in detail, what it is like to be a tax payer in Shepherd. read more
Feb222019
Dear Editor,
To go on from where Mr. Kerns left off:
These Dems, Liberals, Rhino Republicans… can’t see past their noses. All they want is to turn this country into socialism. Expanding Medicare, free amnesty , free college, don’t have to be a citizen to vote, open borders, drugs, murder (re: abortion), they want to sell the soul of America. read more
Feb172019
Dear Editor,
In response to Jose Bustos, of Billings, MT., Feb. 8, 2019
letter: Mr. Bustos, please re-read the letter that I submitted
to YCN. I did not criticize anyone. read more
Feb162019
Dear Editor,
Every one of us agree Shepherd School buildings are in need of work. We need to give our children and grand-children the best education we can afford. The over whelming reality for our Shepherd School District is our resources are limited by the taxes we all pay. Shepherd is not a large or a wealthy community. If you look at your tax bill, property owners, home owners, ranchers, farmers school taxes are roughly 70% of the total. read more
Feb152019
Dear Editor,
The Progressive Pioneer’s recent article lecturing everyone about religious right was particularly enlightening. I am not aware of any “gearing up in the media.” I am aware that the new progressive socialist democrats are lurching far to the left which has been covered by the media. read more
Feb152019
by Evelyn Pyburn
Public discussion has swirled with questions following the acceptance by the Billings City Council of a 400-page master plan for One Big Sky District, last week. It passed in a 7-3 vote with Brent Cromley, Frank Ewalt and Chris Friedel opposing. read more
Feb152019
Dear Editor,
After pulling his head out of a certain part of his anatomy, and realizing how stupid he made himself to look, and, of course, not accepting the blame for himself, a guy once said, “You don’t have to help me look like a horse’s patoot.” The answer came back, “That’s right, Carl, you do a magnificent job of that all by yourself.”
Feb152019
Dear Editor,
Anyone who is selected to sit on a jury in a criminal case should understand what the sixth amendment is really about. This amendment describes our rights to a jury trial after we have been charged with a crime by the government. There are two words in that amendment that are key to understanding your function as a juror. read more
Feb152019
by Elisa Schlosser
On September 28, 2018, NorthWestern Energy filed a general electric rate review request with the Montana Public Service Commission, the first such request since 2009. The proposal included a rate increase of nearly 7.4 percent of the average monthly bill. NorthWestern is citing significant investments in, “safe, reliable and smarter energy infrastructure,” read more
Feb112019
Dear Editor,
A couple years ago I started filling people’s propane bottles. I had written a “Letter To The Editor” in an attempt to explain that while I do receive LIEAP funded propane; I DO NOT and I WILL NOT sell any LIEAP funded propane to anyone. Please DO NOT ASK to me to sell you LIEAP funded propane; it will not happen. read more
Feb102019
Dear Editor,
I address this letter to Senator Tester.
When I called your office on 1/31/19, your person told me that there are no facts to prove that walls work. read more
Feb102019
Dear Editor,
I have never read a better explanation on what has happened to true journalism than what Krayton Kerns wrote Feb. 1, 2019. Mr. Kerns, that was put together so even a child could understand what has happened. read more
Feb102019
We are excited to announce one of a couple projects we are jumping into heads first this year. Our first one is our 1stannual Best of Yellowstone County Awards! It’s our first time ever to do a reader’s choice of the best businesses, services and products offered in Yellowstone County for readers of our newspaper, whether you are a subscriber or pick up the paper over the counter or at newsstands through our coverage area, we want to hear from you!
There are a number of reasons for doing the Best of Yellowstone County Awards.
First, it’s an opportunity for our readers to honor the people, businesses and entities that are deserving of the awards.
Secondly, it encourages competitors to up their game in providing a better service or product to those they serve and live among.
Third, its gives our readers another voice to express what they think is best. We know our readers have a good feel for what’s currently going on locally so why not express it in your choices you select?
Fourth, we are a hyper-local weekly newspaper, what better way to be involved in the community? There are 40 categories to choose so ready, set, Go!
This Best of Yellowstone County Awards will start in the read more
Feb102019
Dear Editor,
In response to Ann Chontos of Custer, Mt. Jan 25-19 letter, Ms. Chontos, I must admit it is admirable that Jon Tester has been married only once. In response to your comment about President Trump being married three times as a “gimmick,” is wholly disrespectful read more
Feb92019
Dear Editor,
I was puzzled by one of the contributors continuing to smear some of your readers by referring to them as “mindless watchers of Fox News” ….where does this hatred come from on the radical or progressive left? It’s so intellectually lazy read more
Feb92019
Dear Editor,
In my medical specialty most of the patients that find their way to our offices do so because of pain complaints. Most of that pain is acute but some of it could be characterized as chronic. When a medical seminar in Billings concerning the latest available treatments for chronic pain was available, I decided to attend it. read more
Feb82019
Dear Editor,
The presentations of One Big Sky District are intended to get us excited about the project. They have, and I believe you will find most all of us support the concept of OBSD. read more
