Paid parking at MetraPark to continue
Originally published in the 6/30/17 print edition of YCN. BILLINGS — Paid parking at Metra Park events is likely to become more common, according to Steve Solberg, president of the MetraPark Advisory Board. Expansion of the available paid parking for the Garth Brooks concerts proved to be very well received and was a plus for […]
Roundup is a place to be the week of the 4th of July.
Originally published in the Yellowstone County News 6/30/17 print edition, This story was released online early due to the upcoming holiday. ROUNDUP — Roundup Independence Days Extravaganza (RIDE) is putting on a celebration in Roundup July 2-4. There are two days of community parades on the 3rd and Fourth, two rodeos on the 3rd and […]
Thieves break into Little League concession stand
Originally published in the 6/30/17 print edition of Yellowstone County News. WORDEN — A group of people who broke into Project Little League’s concession stand at Hansen Park are still on the lam with a large, red plastic box and dozens of snacks and drinks. Marla Cole, Little League president, said their maintenance man discovered […]
Acton man charged with assault, animal cruelty
Originally published in the 6/30/17 print edition ACTON — A 54-year-old man was Tazed by sheriff’s deputies and jail on charges of assault and animal cruelty on June 16. According to records filed by prosecutors in Yellowstone County Justice Court, two deputies responded to a report of a disturbance on Encampment Trail at Acton at […]
McNiven Meanderings: media and fake news
Originally published in the 6/30/17 print edition of YCN. Well, folks, with so much happening at the mega news headquarters of Yellowstone County News (ok, that part might be stretching it a bit), I wanted to take this opportunity to opine a little bit and reflect on this week’s developments regarding our freedoms. This […]
FWP restricts campfires at fishing access sites
The Fish Wildlife and Parks has issued a ban on campfires at fishing accesses within Yellowstone County. The ban and info was released below.
Deputy hit by vehicle, pursuit ends in rollover
Yellowstone County Sheriff Mike Linder released the following press release this morning in regards to the shots fired and vehicle pursuit that occurred last night about midnight. In his statement, Linder released the following info.
County attorney costs drive county budget
Originally published in the 6/23/17 newspaper print edition of Yellowstone County News BILLINGS — Of all the budgeting problems faced by Yellowstone County, planning for the future of the County Attorney’s department is of great concern to Kevan Bryan, county finance director. The reallocation of other funds to supplement the County Attorney’s office is not […]
Education Committee quickly organizes Lockwood June 28 meeting
Originally published in the 6/23/17 print edition of Yellowstone County News. LOCKWOOD — With the first step for a new high school in Lockwood having been initiated, the Lockwood Education Committee will hold an organizational meeting on June 28, announced Chad Hanson, committee chairman. The Lockwood School Board voted last week to put the proposition to […]
Filings close: 7 candidates line up for Billings mayor position
BILLINGS — Seven candidates, including one current city councilor, hope to replace Tom Hanel as the mayor of Billings. Several last-minute filings, meanwhile, increased competition for City Council seats. Hanel is leaving the mayor’s office at the end of the year. He is barred from re-election by term limits. Mayoral hopefuls include Angela Cimmino, councilor […]