What’s next for YCN?
Folks, there is so much going on that I don’t have much time to get it all to the masses so here’s my cliff notes version for now. I’ll opine later. First, Our Yellowstone DigIt Days was a HUGE success!!! The trophy wife and I (Yes, Carl, that is for you) were really pleased […]
We’re seeking out some fresh perspective!
Folks, there is so much going on this week with MontanaFair and our first ever Yellowstone DigIt Days that I won’t have much time to opine on Carl Wolf’s comments from last week as well as say good bye to our good friend Krayton Kerns with his weekly ramblings column from a Conservative Cow Doctor.
Ramblings’, Krayton Kerns, bids Farewell to YCN
With regret and relief, I am closing this chapter of my life. I published my first column on March 1st, 2006 and since then I have penned over 675 op-eds plus published three books. Were the spirit to grab me, I have enough material to publish volumes IV and V, but those works may remain my unfinished […]
Superintendent Sandbox by Scott Carter
There have been a lot of things said during this bond issue. I come to you as a tax payer, a parent, and yes superintendent. I can tell you that the Board of Education has committed a lot of time and effort to do its homework. We have the best architect and building company on […]
Conviction in Fenner murder after full confession in 2017
On the night of November 15th, 1998, Laurel police responded to The Movie Store on Main Street in Laurel to what was originally reported to be a shooting. When they arrived on scene, police found three people standing outside of the store attempting to help a young woman bleeding heavily from the neck. The victim […]
Outdoors: by Carl Wolf
Little after 4 AM in early July and am sitting on the front deck of my home looking at the sky starting to brighten in the east. Soon brilliant, pastel colors spread across the sky placing a shiny sheen on a field of Bill Hein’s ripening barley across the county road. A robin sings nearby […]
ALERT! Local skim scams are happening
If you have used a credit or debit card in Billings, it may be a good time to take a look at your account transactions. A few days ago, the Billings Police Department released a statement on their Facebook page alerting the public that a string of frauds have been taking place this month. BPD […]
Three local ladies qualify for National High School Rodeo Finals
Yellowstone County will have three high school cowgirls representing Montana this year at the 71st annual National High School Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming from July 14-20th. Bella Fossum, of Billings, and Bailey Benson and Manchi Nace, both of Laurel, will be headed to the big event this year.
YCN ranks high in MNA Awards
Folks, let’s be honest. We’ve got the makings of the dream team, right here at the Yellowstone County News! As time goes on, we’ll continue to get better, bigger and even more noticed in Yellowstone County. So, we won 10 awards last weekend at the annual conference.
Pence touches down in Billings
Vice President Mike Pence touched down aboard Air Force Two in Billings on Wednesday with Sen. Steve Daines and Rep. Greg Gianforte to discuss the rampant meth problem that has been ravaging Montana for years.