Flooding restricts fishing access sites to walk-in only
BILLINGS – High water in south central Montana’s major rivers has prompted Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to restrict 11 fishing access sites to walk-in only. Sites that have restricted access along the Yellowstone River include Grey Bear west of Big Timber, Indian Fort at Reed Point, Buffalo Mirage near Park City, Duck Creek west […]
Billings group files class action lawsuit against City of Billings
BILLINGS — Six Billings residents have filed a class action lawsuit against the City of Billings, claiming officials are illegally collecting franchise fees on city utility bills. At issue is a practice used by City of Billings officials since 1993 that levies franchise fees as part of city utilities bills. “It’s an illegal tax,” said […]
McNiven’s Meanderings: Post debate reflections and current happenings
Well, folks, I sigh a sense of relief now that the MT GOP Senate Primary Debate/forum is over that Yellowstone County News co-sponsored last night at the Elks Club in Billings. I learned a lot about each candidate and thought they all did a great job. If I counted correctly (and my common core math […]
McNiven Meanderings – Obituaries and the Billings Gazette
Well, folks, I’m writing to inform the masses and especially our valued, loyal readers and residents of Yellowstone County of our options for obituaries due to some of the comments, concerns and feedback we’ve gotten from funeral homes and the general consumers (You, the public) in regards to obituaries that are published in the Billings […]
National Ag day celebrated on 1st day of Spring?
Dear Editor: It’s National Agriculture Day (March 20), a day designated each year by the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) to celebrate the accomplishments of agriculture. Montana Farm Service Agency (FSA) joins the council in recognizing farmers, ranchers and foresters for their contributions to the nation’s outstanding quality of life. This year’s theme, “Agriculture: Food […]
We are looking out for you!
These images were captured near the Yellowstone County News office in Huntley, MT today February 28, 2018. It’s taken Jonathan 3 1/2 years to get in a position to get some pictures like this since owning the newspaper. As other opportunities had come and gone in the past, this opportunity just happened as the Yellowstone […]
Great memories from Huntley Project
Dear Editor: A letter to Jodi Jones, music teacher at Huntley Project Schools: Jodi, So many GREAT memories of this entire experience! You are a ROCK STAR in my world!! From the moment you said, “Yes, let’s do that” to our final farewell last night, you nailed it!! So glad to meet your husband, Tom. What a […]
What kind of “Senator” is Jon Tester?
Dear Editor: What kind of “Senator” is Jon Tester? He’s supposed to represent Montana in the US Senate, and despite the fact that 61 percent of Montanans voted for Trump and change, Tester is fighting Trump and change every way he can. He’s obviously a “Democrat” first and a Montanan last. But then again, most […]
School Choice Week rally brings crowd to courthouse lawn
BILLINGS — A rally for School Choice Week drew hundreds of people to the courthouse lawn in downtown Billings on Friday. Organizer Jake Penwell, state director of the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE), said in an interview before the event that a goal of the rally was “to bring to light the idea of school […]
Local conservative talk radio show now on air
BILLINGS — A veteran broadcaster and political has launched a new Billings-based talk radio show, “Montana Talks.” Aaron Flint hosts the morning talk radio show weekdays from 6 to 10. “I think you can safely say it is a conservative talk show,” he said. It begins at 6 a.m. with commentary and news and weather […]