New mega fertilizer plant taking shape in Lockwood
Originally published in the 8/25/17 print edition of Yellowstone County News. LOCKWOOD — The economics of unit trains and improving technology are making possible the building of a new mega fertilizer plant by Town & Country Supply Association near Lockwood. Construction began in February and is expected to be completed in December. It will be operational […]
National Day of the American Cowboy rides again
MONTANA — The National Day of the American Cowboy has won approval from the U.S. Senate. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming, with the support of 14 senators, including six Democrats, from several western states. Approval of the bill was delayed by the debate over health care proposals. Democrats temporarily blocked
Homecoming week postponed for Huntley Project,

Originally published in the 8/25/17 print edition of Yellowstone County News. WORDEN — Huntley Project High School’s Homecoming has been postponed until the week of Oct. 2-7. HP Superintendent Mark Wandle said the original schedule changed because Poplar was unable to play the Sept. 8 game. The Red Devils will host Poplar on Friday, Oct. […]
YVEC’s new ‘Operation Round Up’ is “opt-out rather than opt-in”
by Judy Killen-Originally published in the print edition of Yellowstone County News. HUNTLEY — With the “Operation Round Up” program launching this month, YVEC general manager Brandon Wittman would like to remind co-op customers that the program is totally voluntary. Customers who choose to participate in Operation Round Up will receive monthly electric bills from […]