RedCross Offering Flood Assistance to Yellowstone County – Call 800-272-6668 –
by Michael J. Marino Homes that were significantly damaged by the 500-year flood in June are now eligible for financial assistance from American RedCross (ARC) by calling 800-272-6668 and scheduling an appointment with a caseworker.
Further Context for Heights Water Board Meeting
Dear Editor, The June 24th reporting on the June 15th Heights water board meeting by the Yellowstone County News was accurate, but as my name was mentioned in the article, I thought further context was in order.
What a Hail of a Storm!
by Michael J. Marino Balls of hail measuring as large as 2.5 inches in diameter, relatively the size of a human palm (see photo at right), ended the 4th of July weekend causing extensive damage around Yellowstone County. The force behind the unprecedentedly large hail was heightened by high wind speeds, which gusted up to […]
Nearly 4,000 Attend Billings Pride Event Downtown
by Michael J. Marino Close to four thousand people packed downtown Billings on Saturday, June 25 for the annual LGBT Pride Parade. The parade was followed by a festival under the SkyPoint and adjacent streets and that included live entertainment and music, food trucks, and various information and activity booths.
Huntley Project Museum Celebrates 50 Years
Huntley Project (HP) Museum celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday, June 25 by hosting an event that included activities such as carnival games, a craft fair, and a rubber duck regatta. Live music from a local band was also featured, making it a full day of festivities for all ages.
Obituaries: Richard “Max” Bullock
When asked how he would want to be celebrated, Lt. TJ Hall, Max’s Wingman, said, “Fast, Loud and Awesome!” While he’ll be celebrated this way, he’ll be remembered as generous beyond belief, a genuine friend, passionate and relentlessly positive, and fearless. Lt. Richard Max Bullock was born on February 13th, 1993, in Butte, Montana, and […]
Community Garage Sales this Weekend
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Background Checks Stir Up Debate at Worden Fire Meeting
by Michael J. Marino President Leif Olsen announced that over $2,500 had been raised at the Street Dance at Worden Fire Department’s (WFD) business meeting on June 6. Olsen also thanked everyone who helped make the event go off with great success.
Billings Outlaws Owner, Keith Russ, Sells Team Amid Financial Concerns …
Businesses, Players, Coach, Staff and Media Production Companies among growing list of complaints by Michael Marino & Jonathan McNiven Keith Russ, owner of the Billings Outlaws and Pick Six Entertainment, announced at their May 30 game that he sold the indoor football team to Steve Titus who also owns the Wyoming Mustangs team. Russ revealed […]
Dig It Days to Return to MontanaFair 2022
Staff Report Yellowstone Family, the nonprofit organization that started Dig it Days as its only fund-raiser, announced this week that Dig It Days will return to MontanaFair for a second time. “In addition to heavy equipment operation, educational activities for kids, teenagers and adults, it’s our hope we will have even more fun and exciting […]