Vice President Mike Pence to Visit Billings
United States Vice President Mike Pence announced that he will be visiting Montana this week in support of Greg Gianforte’s Campaign run for US Representative. The campaign announced that the Vice President will be in Billings on May 12 at a free event to the public. As the special election is getting closer and absentee […]
Broadview places third in high school Challenge Bowl
Originally published in the print 5/5/17 edition of Yellowstone County News. BILLINGS — The Montana Chamber Foundation has announced the winners of its inaugural Montana High School Business “Challenge Bowl.” A team from Broadview High School placed third. The “Challenge Bowl” pitted the top teams from the fall and spring semester competitions against each other […]
Great American Bagel celebrates grand opening downtown
Originally published in 5/5/17 print edition of the Yellowstone County News BILLINGS — Billings bagel lovers have a new breakfast and lunch source downtown with the grand opening of Great American Bagel Inc. on Fourth Avenue North. Owner John L. Smith said the new location will augment the original Great American Bagel Inc. on South […]
Libertarian Party Chair resigns, Party says candidate is legitimate
Editors note: This article has been updated from its original to reflect party representatives stating that all paperwork is up to date and Mark Wicks is a legitimate candidate. Montana Libertarian Party Chairman Ron Vandevender has resigned. He said vice chairman Elinor Swanson will take his place. “For my own sake and my family’s […]
County reaps $2 million savings on jail addition
Originally published in the Yellowstone County News 5/5/17 print edition. BILLINGS — A report that the bids for the new jail came in $2 million under estimates had Yellowstone County Commissioners smiling last week. The project could hardly be turning out better, said Commissioner John Ostlund. James Matteson, the county’s purchasing agent, seemed especially pleased […]