Obituary: Earl H. Stene

Earl H. Stene passed away peacefully at his home on July 18, 2024. Earl was born in Livingston, Montana, on May 29, 1936, to Nora and Arne Stene. The family moved to Huntley in 1939. He graduated from Huntley Project School in 1954. Earl joined the U.S Air Force in 1955. He was a Communication […]
There is a Place for Political Violence in America?
I was amazed to learn from Mr. Crisp there is a place for political violence in America. Who would have ever guessed that? In his circular reasoning he somehow comes up with the illogical conclusion that since there is political violence in America, then there is a place for political violence. I guess only a […]
As Hoppers Ravage Montana Farmland, MFBF Pushes for Suppression Funding
An amendment to the House Ag Appropriations will increasing funding by $1.5 million for the suppression and control of grasshoppers and Mormon crickets on private and public lands in Montana. “This is fantastic news for the farmers and ranchers of
Jon Tester “Demands” Border Security, Since When?

Well, Folks, I’ve been trying to see both sides here, but I’ve got to comment and call out the BS when I see the hypocrisy (IMO). While watching some online videos, commercials and campaign propaganda from Jon Tester and his campaign the last couple weeks while I was watching the Republican National Convention online (which […]
Dig It Days Presents Checks to Local Groups

Each year proceeds from Dig It Days are disbursed to local worthwhile causes in the community – most of all for scholarships for young people planning to enter the building and construction trades. This week some of the proceeds from last year’s event were presented to a number of local organizations. For Yellowstone Family and […]
45 Cows Illegally Seized from Holden Ranch

Forty-five head of cattle were seized from Holden Ranch on June 10th. At around 8:45 a.m., six police officers, a state livestock agent, and a cattle pot (a trailer for transporting cattle) drove into the feedlot where cows of the Holden Ranch were being housed and backed the cattle pot into the cattle shute. As […]
County Invokes Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Given the extreme heat of the past couple weeks, the country side is drying out, creating a tinder box of dry vegetation that can leap into flames at the slightest spark. The conditions are such that Yellowstone County Commissioners urge extreme caution and are implementing Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. The restrictions have been recommended by
Obituary: Stanley Clark Albertson

Stanley Clark Albertson passed away early Saturday morning, July 20, surrounded by family at Valle Vista Nursing and Rehab in Lewistown, Montana. Stanley was born in Clayton, New Jersey on Aug. 15, 1941 to Robert and Dora Albertson. He was a son, brother, athlete, musician, uncle, father, teacher, coach, mentor, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to […]