In Record Turnout, Voters Set Contests for General Election
In a record voter turnout, on Tuesday, for a primary election, Republicans and Democrats set up the contests for the general election in November. As of Wednesday morning, Bret Rutherford, Yellowstone County Elections Officer, reported having counted a total of 52,255 ballots, in the first ever, all-mail federal primary election.
Jail Has Outbreak of Virus
Despites efforts to prevent it, some inmates of the Yellowstone County Detention Facility have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Sheriff Mike Linder said that while it wasn’t realistic to expect that the jail would escape unscathed by the virus, they began early on taking preventive measures and implementing the Centers for Disease Control and […]
Yellowstone River Breaches Local Compromised Dike, Flooding Area Properties
“We’ve lived here for forty-one years, and this is the first time it’s flooded like this,” said Dave Shannon. Local residents Vicki and Dave Shannon purchased 20 acres of river-side property near Arrow Island Park back in 1979 and have never had an issue with flooding, even back during the floods of 2011 until now. […]
Obituary: James “Jim” F. Nagel
James “Jim” F. Nagel, 84, of Billings, MT, passed away from natural causes at the Parkview Care Center on May 14, 2020.
Obituary: Jennifer Loraine McCollum
A beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend, Jennifer Loraine McCollum left this world on May 15, 2020, unexpectedly at age 34. She was known by her family and friends as JJ. Jennifer will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.