Mobile home taxes will likely increase
Originally published in the 5/12/17 print edition of the Yellowstone County News. YELLOWSTONE COUNTY— A change in how the Montana Department of Revenue (DOR) assesses mobile homes means that many mobile home owners will see an increase in their taxes – and owners will receive their assessments and tax bills later than usual. Assessments […]
McNiven’s Meanderings 5-12-17
Well folks, I’m happy to return and report on what we’ve been working on for the last three months and the benchmark that we have now achieved. However, before I do that, I want to recognize this time of year when graduation time is on the radar and congratulate all the graduating seniors for the […]
Garth Brooks adds fifth Billings concert, ticket go on sale today
BILLINGS — Garth Brooks will perform five concerts at MetraPark next month after selling almost 40,000 tickets in half an hour. Brooks originally announced one show, for Saturday, June 10. When tickets sales began, four concerts were on sale. A fifth has since been added, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 11. He will be joined […]
Broadview places third in high school Challenge Bowl
Originally published in the print 5/5/17 edition of Yellowstone County News. BILLINGS — The Montana Chamber Foundation has announced the winners of its inaugural Montana High School Business “Challenge Bowl.” A team from Broadview High School placed third. The “Challenge Bowl” pitted the top teams from the fall and spring semester competitions against each other […]
Huntley Project’s Mark Branger named to ACTE Region V Hall of Fame
Published in the 5/5/17 edition of Yellowstone County News. WORDEN — Huntley Project Technology and CTE Director Mark Branger was one of three new members welcomed into the ACTE Region V Hall of Fame during the opening session of the 2017 ACTE Region V Conference, held in Rapid City, South Dakota. The ACTE Region […]
Shepherd School Board: Shane, Shane, Shayne
Originally published in the print edition 5/5/17 of Yellowstone County News. SHEPHERD — Several new trustees will join the Shepherd School Board at its next meeting. Shane Flowers received the most votes with 373, followed by Shane Rekdal with 294 votes. Both will take seats on the board vacated by Jamie Mertz and Russ Curry, […]
Republican lawmakers deliver on Republican values, Op Ed
Originally published in the print 5/5/17 edition of Yellowstone County News. By: Senate and House Majority Leadership (Senate: President Scott Sales, Majority Leader Fred Thomas, Pro Tem Bob Keenan; House: Speaker Austin Knudsen, Majority Leader Ron Ehli, Pro Tem Greg Hertz) As the 2017 legislative session has come to an end, we want to make […]
Annual catfish tournament reels in planned date May 12-13
Originally published in the Yellowstone County News print edition. HUNTLEY — An annual catfish tournament next weekend will bring about 60 two-person teams to fish the Yellowstone River. The Yellowstone Challenge begins Friday, May 12, with a calcutta and social at 6 p.m. at Cowboys Bar on Nahmis Avenue. The fishing tournament begins at 9 […]
Mustangs support John Barta in contract negotiations with City of Billings
Originally published in print edition of Yellowstone County News. BILLINGS — After over a year of negotiating, the city of Billings and the Billings Mustangs have approved a lease for Dehler Park. The lease extends until 2026. The City Council approved the new lease on an 8-1 vote after a long Monday night session in […]
Governor signs Lockwood high school bill
Originally published in the print edition 4/21/17. Novasio: ‘It’s a big win for local control’ LOCKWOOD — After so many attempts, it’s a little hard for Tobin Novasio to believe that a new law will allow Lockwood residents to consider building a high school in their community. “It’s a little overwhelming, to be […]