by Michael J. Marino Metra Park General Manager, Tim Goodridge, sent a letter to Yellowstone County News responding to the allegations of mismanagement on October 28, calling the situation with Richard Todd’s event a “misunderstanding.” read more
by Michael J. Marino After receiving comments from concerned residents in the Heights, Billings Public Works Department began investigating traffic problems on Lake Elmo Drive earlier this summer. The department created a list of projects and recommendations to improve the … read more
by Michael J. Marino Recent data revealed 4,215 new jobs were created in Yellowstone County between October 2021 and the present, making the county’s total number of jobs 86,478 as of last month, according to a press release from Montana’s … read more
by Michael J. Marino MetraPark is accused by a number of local event promoters of discriminating against certain events and not upholding the terms of previously signed contracts. One such event holder, Richard Todd, founder of Dream Chasers Racing, decided … read more
by Michael J. Marino Controversy has ignited among many doctors across Montana after the Secretary of State’s (SOS) office sent out their traditional Voter Information Pamphlet earlier this month. Their trouble, specifically, is with some of the information relating to … read more
Better Learning Outcomes, Healthier Kids by Michael J. Marino As eight energetic boys run, play and holler as kids tend to do, Michael Devaney says, “I try to teach them you can be crazy and run around outside, but when … read more
by Michael J. Marino Mayor Bill Cole announced at the Sept. 19 Billings City Council session that Robert Morris, one of the alleged “problematic neighbors” of Dorothy Lane, was arrested early last week and released on bail a short time … read more
by Michael J. Marino The Huntley Project School Board narrowly approved a new policy which allows 8th grade students to be considered for high school level sports positions at their September 19 meeting. read more
by Michael J. Marino Wesley and Amber Dunn launched a campaign via public comment to bring light to the alleged “misconduct” and “fraudulent” actions of Billings Chief of Police Rich St. John at the Billings City Council meeting on September … read more
by Michael J. Marino Heated controversy has ensued following a group of neighbors from Dorothy Lane in the Billings Heights speaking out about a problematic property on their street last month. Specifically, the buzz surrounded Chief of Police Rich St. … read more
by Michael J. Marino State troopers noticed a gray sedan-style vehicle going about 95 mph in the 55 mph construction zone of Interstate 90-East in Billings and attempted to initiate a traffic stop, according to Sgt. Jay Nelson of Montana … read more
by Michael J. Marino City of Billings Metropolitan (MET) Transit System announced on August 15, 2022, that it has been awarded $3,880,316.00 in competitive grant funds from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). read more
by Michael J. Marino A shooting involving “multiple suspects” against one victim was reported to Billings Police Department (BPD) near 12st St. West and Broadwater Ave. in Billings on August 5, 2022. read more
by Michael J. Marino Staff members at Yellowstone County News (YCN) are preparing to launch several new features on their local radio station (101.1 FM KFHW – YCN Radio) according to publisher Jonathan McNiven. “We’re really excited about adding all … read more
by Michael J. Marino Several programs are now available to Yellowstone County residents and small businesses that were affected by the 500-year flood after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved Montana’s request for individual assistance. read more
Inflation – Part II Local Effects by Michael J. Marino Inflation – a concept that some have called “the 800-pound gorilla that we can do little about” and others have said is like “a bull in a China … read more
by Michael J. Marino Homes that were significantly damaged by the 500-year flood in June are now eligible for financial assistance from American RedCross (ARC) by calling 800-272-6668 and scheduling an appointment with a caseworker. read more
by Michael J. Marino Balls of hail measuring as large as 2.5 inches in diameter, relatively the size of a human palm (see photo at right), ended the 4th of July weekend causing extensive damage around Yellowstone County. The force … read more
by Michael J. Marino Close to four thousand people packed downtown Billings on Saturday, June 25 for the annual LGBT Pride Parade. The parade was followed by a festival under the SkyPoint and adjacent streets and that included live entertainment … read more
Huntley Project (HP) Museum celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday, June 25 by hosting an event that included activities such as carnival games, a craft fair, and a rubber duck regatta. Live music from a local band was also featured, … read more
