Why don’t we do something constructive about jail overcrowding?
Dear Editor, Thanks for doing a great job with the YCN paper! Regarding the Yellowstone County Commissioners proposal for 175 million dollars for more jail expansion, why don’t we do something constructive about jail overcrowding? This proposal just perpetuates the existing problem! As John Ostlund once said, “Some of these felons wait a year to […]
“If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it” and “An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.”
Dear Editor, I have just returned from getting my vehicle registration renewed at the new County Treasurer’s office. As a result of this experience, two sayings come to mind: “If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it” and “An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.” The new office functions like the Social Security’s office: Wait until you […]
Intermountain, Worden Fire Department Sign Agreement for Ambulance Service
Last Friday, a gathering of officials and media gathered to mark the signing of an agreement between the Worden Fire Department and Intermountain Health that promises to improve the ambulance service to areas of eastern Yellowstone County. They hope to be operational by July 1. “We saw a need,” said Tom Matthews, who is Intermountain […]
Heights Water Board Launch Search for New General Manager
The County Water District Board in the Heights is in the process of searching for a new general manager, preparing for 2027 projects and with plans to attend the Montana Rural Water Conference. Board member Frank Ewalt reported on his committee’s research in finding assistance to recruit a new manager, given that Manager Bo Andersson […]
Shepherd Considers Moving Speed Limit Signs After Fatal Accident
At the end of the regular monthly meeting of the Shepherd School District Board of Trustees on February 18, 2026, trustees discussed the location of the newly placed radar enabled speed limit signs. Purchased by Shepherd Schools and installed last year by Yellowstone County Public Works, the radar enabled speed limit signs flank the school […]
Big Sky Speedway Prepares for Season Start, Announces New and Returning Events
High Limit Sprint Car Series, movie nights, and monster trucks will be coming to Big Sky Speedway this summer season, according to Big Sky Speedway Promoter Dru Brown. “We are already hard at work, creating a new schedule, trying to get big events in the (Billings) area and this year we definitely succeeded,” stated Brown. […]