Billings Legend, Ziggy, Passes at Age 89
by Evelyn Pyburn Former Yellowstone County Commissioner and lifelong Billings businessman, James A. “Ziggy” Ziegler, died on Jan. 19 at age 89, following a battle with cancer. Mention the name “Ziggy” in Billings and everyone knows who you are talking about – Ziggy left an enduring impression on the whole community. He and his wife, […]
Flawed Minutes Dominate Heights Water District Meeting
by Evelyn Pyburn The issue of paying an attorney who was not engaged by the board at a public meeting was again a primary topic of concern at the monthly meeting of the Heights County Water Board last Wednesday.
Does Rural Montana ReallyHave a Voice?
Dear Editor, The picture on the cover of the YCN tells a story. There are twenty-five people in the Yellowstone County delegation. How many people represent the counties of Carter, Fallon, Wibaux, McCone, Garfield and Prairie counties? I have my doubts there are twenty altogether. Do the rural people really have a voice in our […]
Naarah Hastings Selected as New Representative for District 50
by Evelyn Pyburn Small business owner, Naarah Hastings, was selected by Yellowstone County Commissioners on Tuesday to represent House District 50 in the Montana Legislature, replacing Mallerie Stromwold (R) who resigned the position a couple of weeks ago. The commissioners interviewed Hastings and two other candidates recommended to them by the Yellowstone County Republican Central […]
Obituary: Robert George Wittman
Robert George Wittman, 71, of Billings, Montana, passed away peacefully in his home, January 9, 2023. He was born November 9,h 1951, to Harold and Lillian Wittman in Billings, Montana. He grew up on the family farm in Worden, Montana, graduating from Huntley Project High School. He was actively involved in FFA and shop projects […]