State of Montana Petitions to End Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers
by Michael J. Marino A coalition of 22 states, led by Montana Attorney General (AG) Austin Knudsen, called on the federal executive branch to withdraw its vaccine mandate for healthcare workers on Thursday, Nov. 17.
Lonnie Bell will be dearly missed
Dear Editor, Lonnie Bell will be dearly missed. I’m writing this to thank Ed McIntosh for the wonderful tribute he orchestrated on his Lonnie Bell Show, Sunday morning (Nov. 13) from 8am to noon on 790 KGHL radio.
History Made… Thrice! Shepherd, Huntley Volleyball Clash at State Tournament
by Michael J. Marino History was made as both Shepherd and Huntley Project’s volleyball teams advanced from the Divisional round to the State Class B Championship Tournaments held on Saturday, Nov. 12 at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman, Montana.
State Board of Canvassers Conducts Random-Sample Audit selection 
HELENA, Mont. — This week, the State Board of Canvassers convened at the State Capitol to complete the random-sample audit selection for the 2022 General Election.
Some Local Ballots Lacking Party Diversity, Explained
The mid-term elections of 2022 have been called a “political tinderbox” by pundits and citizens alike. Campaign dollars flew toward “mud flinging” ads across the board, as sensationalism has become the new normal for our political environment. Locally, one abnormality became evident just before the primaries this past spring: there were seemingly no Democratic contenders […]
Huntley Project, Shepherd Volleyball Headed to State
Disrupting the Cycle: State Prison Launches New Tech Training Program
by Michael J. Marino Montana State Prison (MSP) recently launched a new workforce training program that helps incarcerated individuals prepare for reentry into society by teaching them in-demand job skills and offering post-release support. Provided by non-profit organization, The Last Mile (TLM), the program touts a zero percent recidivism rate among its graduates.
Huntley, Shepherd Early Bird Voters Denied
If you were among the early birds to get out to vote in the Shepherd and Huntley Districts, you may have been turned away. Ballots were, unfortunately, late on arrival to those locations. Those who were denied this morning are welcome to return to their District’s voting location to cast their votes. Ballots did arrive […]
Metra Manager Responds to Mismanagement Claims
by Michael J. Marino Metra Park General Manager, Tim Goodridge, sent a letter to Yellowstone County News responding to the allegations of mismanagement on October 28, calling the situation with Richard Todd’s event a “misunderstanding.”
Aldrich to Head Elections Department
by Evelyn Pyburn Yellowstone County Commissioners have named a new director of the Yellowstone County Elections Department – Katherine “Ginger” Aldrich of Helena. She will begin her new job on November 1.