First drive thru floral shop offers convenience
by Jonathan McNiven Montana’s first drive thru floral shop has made a pit stop look like a victory lap. Heads turn and eyebrows raise while offering a unique service not offered anywhere else in the state. However, customer service, affordability and elegance are still in the details. A quick detour before or after errands “only […]
Frontier Airlines announces low airfare flights from Billings to Denver
by Jonathan McNiven BILLINGS- Frontier Airlines unveiled this week with the announcement that Billings will be a new city in their flight plans starting this May. News of the low airfares and flights would affect travelers’ pocket books to the greater Yellowstone county area as new direct flights from Billings to Denver will be offered […]
#1 Statewide Display Advertiser, Again!!!
Well, folks, it’s official, we have now achieved three years in a row to be the #1 Statewide Display Advertiser. (out of 64 participating newspapers). I knew our sales staff was doing well as we were showing strong results near the end of the year. As we ended last 2018, we placed 66 statewide display […]
0 Degrees, Bonbons, and the Art of a New Year’s Resolution
2019 started off slowly with the weather clocking in at a big fat goose egg, “0 degrees.” In fact, it was so cold, it was like when Carl Wolf stopped frozen in his tracks when he saw me come visit him a couple weeks ago. I even brought him some bonbons (Yes, I really finally […]
Russian collusion aids Pacific disaster relief efforts
Billings – Five Russian flights are halfway through their scheduled plans to help transport humanitarian materials and supplies from Billings Logan International Airport to the Pacific Island of Saipan to rebuild a community that was devastated by a natural disaster. Using one of the largest aircraft in the World (Antonov 124), Shane Ketterling, Assistant Director […]
2018 Huntley Christmas Stroll Winners
2018 Huntley Christmas Stroll winners Here is a list of all the 2018 Huntley Christmas Stroll winners. Please pick up your prizes at the Yellowstone County News office or call Jonathan at 406-672-5941 to pick up after hours if needed. Congrats to the winners and thank you to all the businesses and local people who […]
Weekly Ramblings: Krayton Kerns -Panic Attacks
Several decades back, the trophy wife and I hauled our three little ones to Disneyland. On the second night, we were touring Cinderella’s castle during their end-of-day parade and firework display. We tourists were crammed shoulder to shoulder when the night sky exploded in brilliant pyrotechnics. I was staring up into the darkness when Druann […]
McNiven Meanderings
Well, folks, can you believe that we have surpassed four years in owning and operating this fiscal rag (as Carl claims)? Yep, October 1 was our anniversary of taking over the helm. In fact, I have been so busy trying to set the foundation for even more success that I forgot to even bring it […]
We are fortunate to have such a well-qualified candidate
Dear Editor: We are fortunate to have such a well-qualified candidate in Don Jones running for County Commissioner. I served with Don on the Billings City Council and although we didn’t always agree, I was impressed with his experience and integrity. He came to council meetings well prepared and ready to represent his ward. Don brought a business […]
2018 “YCN Snap Shot” – Photo Contest
The Yellowstone County News started the “YCN Snap Shot” photo contest to help encourage creativity and expertise with capturing moments and memories that last forever. Click here to view pictures that made it to the final round! Let us know what you think either here, by email or on Facebook!.