It’s Time for Dig It Days 2024
As summer is once again upon us, it’s time to mark the calendar for Dig It Days. As before, Dig It Days will be on the last two days of Montana Fair, Friday and Saturday, August 16 and 17, from noon to 6 pm. And, new this year is the option of getting free tickets […]
YCN Wins Best Newspaper
1st Time in Newspaper History Yellowstone County News achieved the top spot in recognition last weekend at the Montana Newspaper Association’s Annual Meeting in Kalispell. It was recognized as the #1 Newspaper in Montana (Division 3 with circulations of 2,000 or above). Based in Huntley, the Yellowstone County News has been publishing 47 years, since […]
Water Advisory for Huntley Water Users Has Been Lifted,
The Boil Water Advisory issued for Huntley Water & Sewer District customers on Monday, Dec. 18, has been lifted as of Wednesday December 20, 2023. A fiber optic company accidentally hit one of the district’s main distribution lines Monday morning, causing loss of pressure and the risk of contamination. This led officials to issue an […]
Lives of Yellowstone County Special Edition
Yellowstone County News will be publishing a special edition of YCN called “Lives of Yellowstone County” and we’d like to include a little write up about your loved ones that passed away in the last year, Please send us a story/article about your loved one that is 500 words or less. You can include any […]
Obituary: George William Latta
George William Latta passed away on June 2, 2023, at Riverstone Hospice Home in Billings with his wife, Beverley and his daughter by his side. He was born June 6th, 1930, to Walter and Louella (Johnson), in San Diego, California. When the family returned to Montana, they started a guide service taking people on horseback […]
Yellowstone Ice Gets ‘Cool’ New Location in Downtown Billings
by Michael J. Marino Up to 631,000 pounds of ice can be stored at the new facility of Yellowstone Ice & Water (YIW) off 1st Avenue North in downtown Billings, according to General Manager, Jeff Deimling. YIW has been in business for nearly half a century offering purified water and ice to the greater Billings […]
Inquest Set to Answer Questions About Suicide at Billings Pre-Release
by Michael J. Marino Warning: Please be advised the following article contains content which some may find disturbing. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or feelings, DON’T WAIT – CALL 988 right away. Help is available 24/7. You are not alone. A coroner’s inquest is scheduled later this year to […]
Heights Water District Rejects City’s Proposed Rate Increase
by Evelyn Pyburn In a very short meeting, last Thursday, the Heights County District Board voted unanimously to reject the City of Billings’ proposed water rate increase for the district. Board members directed Manager Peyton Brookshire to send a drafted letter to the city informing them of their decision.
Kudos to Bob Green
Dear Editor, Kudos to Bob Green for his excellent editorial in your May 5th edition. He reminds us of the sacrifices our founding fathers and mothers made for the constitutionally protected freedoms today’s ruling class of politicians want to strip away. Had our ancestors been unarmed, America never would have become a free country, and […]
Governor Vetoes Three Bills after 68th Legislature
by Michael J. Marino Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed 86 of the 89 bills state lawmakers sent for his approval this week, while he vetoed three – House Bills (HB) 33, 693 and 748.