Tag Archives: Mike Linder

Man Found Dead at the Top of Pompey’s Pillar

With the 120-foot stone outcrop rising behind it, a Chrysler minivan sits at the gates to Pompey’s Pillar National Monument. The driver, considered a person-of-interest in an open case in Spokane, WA, likely took his own life at the top of the pillar according to a preliminary investigation by Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office. (Andrew Bolerjack photo)

Jennifer and Randel Bonifay came upon a gruesome sight Monday afternoon when they climbed the steps of Pompey’s Pillar National Monument. The couple, who had never before been to the top of the monument, spotted a man sitting in a camp chair close to the viewing glasses at the precipice of the rock.   It did not take Randel long to realize something was not right when he noticed a news article in a plastic bag next to the man, a pistol on the man’s lap and read more

Two suspects arrested, stolen car totaled, case linked to other local thefts & robberies

Published early due to continued crime in the local area.  This story also published fully in the Yellowstone County News 10-27-17 print edition. SHEPHERD — Two men are in jail after they allegedly broke into a Huntley area home, crashed … read more

County officials sworn into office on Tuesday

BILLINGS — The common theme of elected county officials sworn into office on Tuesday morning is that they all have years of public service under their belts. Even the only newly elected treasurer, Sherry Long, has worked many years in … read more