Request for Gravel Pit in Shepherd Re-Emerges
As was their option, with the issuance of a decision from Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) last July, that their plan had deficiencies, Riverside Contracting has submitted a response to the DEQ’s Deficiency Notice dated July 25, 2019. The company has proposed the development of a gravel mine near Shepherd, to which there was broad […]
Distance Learning Continuing, Despite Governor Go-Ahead to Re-Open Schools
On April 20, 2020, Lockwood School Superintendent Tobin Novasio announced that Lockwood would continue with distance learning for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. All school-related activities and events on campus will still be cancelled through the month of July.
Pilot Goes Down Solo with Plane
On April 20 at 9:50 am, fire and law enforcement were dispatched to a reported airplane crash at the Billings Rod and Gun Club located near the top of Zimmerman Trail, just a few miles west of Logan International Airport.
Construction Begins on Billings Bypass
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has notified the public of, what are expected to be, brief traffic disruptions on Highway 312 between Shepherd and Billings Heights. Construction began on the intersection of Five Mile Road and Highway 312 on April 8. Two-way traffic will be maintained during peak commute hours of 7 to 9am […]
Yellowstone County MVD Switches to Appointment Only Services for Now
During this COVID-19 precautionary interlude, there will be no waiting in line at the County Courthouse to renew vehicle licensing. In an effort to protect the health of county employees and patrons, the Motor Vehicle Department is only accepting scheduled appointments for walk-in service, announced County Treasurer Sherry Long, early this week.
Lockwood Fire Department Award Dinner
There was standing room only at the Lockwood Fire Department on Friday evening for its annual awards and recognition dinner The occasion recognizing promotions and distinguished service awards for members of the fire department.
City and County State of Emergency Declared
by Evelyn Pyburn The fallout from public concerns about the COVID-19 virus has prompted declarations of emergency by state and local officials and has resulted in health departments issuing demands that bars and restaurants be closed in several major counties.
State of Emergency Declared by local officials to collect reimbursements
UPDATE: City/County Director John Felton has announced that in a few hours, they will issue an order demanding of closure of all bars and restaurants. Local governments are declaring a state of emergency, today, not so much because of any heightened threat from COVID-19, but to assure that cities and counties will be able to […]
Huntley Project’s Basketball Coach resigns after two successful seasons
Huntley Project’s boys’ basketball head coach Randy Robinson informed Athletic Director Tim Bastian of his resignation Monday morning after the Huntley Project basketball season ended last weekend. In a call with the Yellowstone County News, Coach Randy Robinson said that he made the decision over the weekend and that it was for personal reasons as […]
County to coordinate on Coronavirus
Concerns regarding the coronavirus (or COVID-19 as it has been officially termed) has activated the Unified Health Command (UHC) in Yellowstone County, to coordinate any needed emergency actions and to keep the public informed. The UHC is made up of Billings Clinic, St. Vincent Healthcare and RiverStone Health.