Three local ladies qualify for National High School Rodeo Finals
Yellowstone County will have three high school cowgirls representing Montana this year at the 71st annual National High School Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming from July 14-20th. Bella Fossum, of Billings, and Bailey Benson and Manchi Nace, both of Laurel, will be headed to the big event this year.
Asian Clamvasion at Lake Elmo
Lake Elmo here in the Billings Heights has become ground zero for an invasive species never before seen in Montana. During a Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks hands-on training session on early detection of aquatic invasive species, class participants were surprised to find the shells of Asian clams near the boat ramp in Lake Elmo […]
To the Greater Community of the Huntley Project:
In these recent weeks my family and extended family have come to know the truth of what “community” is about. The quiet support and selfless actions of this community towards us as we journeyed through our “valley of the shadow” has humbled us beyond words.
Honor the veteran sacrafices
Dear Editor, About this time of the year, I think of many friends I lost in combat in Vietnam. Richard Campos is one name that I always remember.
DEQ gives opencut gravel pit in Shepherd 30 day review extension
The Department of Environmental Quality has issued an additional notice of extended review regarding the proposed opencut mine gravel pit at the Donnes site in Shepherd.
Worden Water UPDATE
The Worden Ballantine Yellowstone County Water and Sewer District’s water warning is still in effect. Nitrate levels in the Worden/Ballantine area water supply continue to be at a dangerous level, especially for children under six months old.