Masks Reduce Infection Rates!
Dear Editor: Masks Reduce Infection Rates! The article headlined “Data Shows: School Mask Mandates Make No Difference” in the Jan. 7 Yellowstone County News draws a conclusion that isn’t supported by the “data” it quotes. The numbers presented don’t answer the question of whether masks worn in schools help reduce the spread of COVID-19 virus. […]
City Loses Franchise Fee Case
The City of Billings has lost a case filed against it for charging illegal franchise fees for 26 years on utility services it provides city residents. Filed by six city ratepayers, the case has been on-going for over three years, after having been a contentious issue since the city imposed the fees in 1992. Both […]
Both Pitman and Morse File for Office
2022 is an election year that will see a vacancy open for election of the Board of County Commissioners for District 2. Incumbent County Commissioner Denis Pitman, who has announced that he will be filing for re-election, already has a Republican primary contender in Mark Morse, who is also vying for the position. Filing for […]
Huntley-Yellowstone Water & Sewer District Receives Improvement Grants
At the January 10th Board meeting it was noted that there is nothing more important to Huntley-Yellowstone Water & Sewer District (HYWSD) than providing access to pure, clean water. This basic community need is easy to take for granted, but the reality is that ensuring reliable access to safe water can be a complex, expensive […]
Montana Rail Link Relinquishes Control of BNSF
In a letter to Montana RailLink (MRL)employees, Derek Ollmann, President of MRL, shared the news that MRL will be concluding their long-term lease with BNSF Railway. BNSF will be resuming operations and maintenance of MRL, which will provide long term sustainability, predictability and opportunity for employees and customers.