Addressing John Kemmick and Capt. Mustang.
Dear Editor, Addressing John Kemmick and Capt. Mustang. Ahhh yes, Cap’n, you knew I’d be here to defend our 1st Amendment and to counter yours and Kemmick’s absurd and even doltish commentary. And with what I’ve got to say will no doubt take two submissions, as 500 words is not enough to expound on such […]
Obituary: Nellie Manuela Victoria
Nellie Manuela Victoria, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, at her home in Ballantine, Montana. She was born on May 3, 1931, in Joliet, Montana, to Donaciano Murillo and Maria De Jesus Palmerien Murillo. Nellie grew up in a hardworking family alongside her siblings, learning early the value of […]
Obituary: John Maciel
John Maciel passed away 3-3-2026 after a long battle with lung and bone cancer. He was blessed to have his loving wife Ida by his side. John was 88 years old and was born November 23, 1937, in San Antonio, Texas. He was the 7th child out of 21 born to Miguel and Guadalupe Maciel. […]
It is Reassuring to See Community Vigilance and Local Police Control
Dear Editor, I am writing to bring to your attention a recent incident that I believe warrants public awareness regarding community safety in our neighborhood. On a recent occasion, an individual was observed attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Colonial Apartments, located on South 27th Street. This attempt to enter the property without permission […]
Ice Agents in MN Actually White Supremist Militia Group???
Dear Editor, Could it be the ICE agents in Minnesota are actually a white supremist militia group hired to do what they preach. Total disregard for law and human life. None of the other states have such issues with immigration officials. As so many have said throughout history, if you don’t stand up to hatred […]
We Are in This Together
Dear Editor, Governor Greg Gianforte made Montanans proud by joining with standout conservative leaders like Ron DeSantis in sending our national guard troops not overseas, but to our very own border to assist Federal Border Patrol when they were overwhelmed under the Biden administration. Likewise, President Trump has been a leader on border security, inside and outside […]
Obituary: Joseph Hofer
On March 2nd, 2026, Joseph D Hofer of Huntley, MT passed away peacefully with his family around him. He went home to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Joseph was born to Darius and Katrina Hofer, on September 4th, 1937, at Wolf Creek Hutterite Colony near Sterling Alberta Canada. His parents helped establish […]
The Difference between David Crisp and the Letters to the Editor are Noteworthy
Dear Editor, The difference between David Crisp’s opinion piece of 2/20/26 and the letters to the editor on the same page is noteworthy. While Crisp delivers his point of view based on facts and intelligent observation with a measured respectful tone, the letter writers stoop to mean spirited language. For example, calling Obama, Obunga, and […]
Retired Justices for CI-132
Dear Editor, Retired Justices for CI-132 In the upcoming November general election, two groups, Montanans for Nonpartisan Courts and Montanans for Fair and Impartial Judges, are proposing that Montana voters amend our Constitution to guarantee that judicial elections continue to be nonpartisan—as they have since 1935. This Constitutional Initiative, (CI-132), proposes to add a […]
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 […]