Is is true?
Dear Editor, Is is true? Conservative Corner columnist TJ Smith notes that representatives of both major parties approve spending without supporting the taxes necessary to pay for the spending. Voters have supported the spending by spending the largesse while resisting tax increases to pay for the increased spending. The city of Billings spent ARPA funds […]
Election Judge Training is Going On
Dear Editor, As the election year approaches.I was surprised to have an advertisement for a candidate in late July or August on Facebook. I have been getting cardboard flyers for several months now. The information is from a Political Action Committee (PAC), in fine print, not endorsed by a candidate or party. The PAC does have […]
This is a major threat, especially to rural economies, culture and traditional ways of life
Dear Editor, I just read an article in an ag newspaper out of South Dakota about a recent proposal by the SEC (Securities & Exchange Commission) that would allow a new type of company with rights to own and control public and private lands in the U.S. to be listed on the NYSE. This control […]
Thank you for continuing to educate the public (and the boards)
Dear Editor, Thank you to Jonathan McNiven and reporters Evelyn Pyburn and Michael Marino for their coverage of local government including the city, county, school boards and water districts. Thank you for continuing to educate the public (and the boards) about the value of open public meetings. Jonathan’s meanderings make it clear that CWDBH is […]
Human trafficking, it’s happening right here in Montana
Dear Editor, Human trafficking is not just a big city problem – it’s happening right here in Montana. Which is why, during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, I’m encouraging Montanans to learn the signs of human trafficking and report it if they see it. Let’s call human trafficking what it is: modern-day slavery. Traffickers—often organized […]
Sir, you hit the nail right on the pointed head of David Crisp
Dear Editor, Clint Kegel, Sir, you hit the nail right on the pointed head of David Crisp. You expose the lies he spits out and Crisp could care less about what YCN readers think, as he’s getting paid for his bile. Crisp, and all the phonies we have exposed, allow for YCN readers to see […]
WAKE UP BILLINGS! YOU WILL BE DRINKING THEIR POLLUTION!
Dear Editor, WAKE UP BILLINGS! When Laurel OKs the “heavy industrial” zoning change they are talking about, (for about 1000 acres along the Yellowstone River), to go along with NorthWestern’s illegal building of their methane plant, they, along with any other business that goes in there will take water from the river and dump waste […]
Signal Peak Energy Shafted? That is why ranchers and landowners joined NPRC, BMLA and others
Dear Editor, Signal Peak Energy Shafted? I am writing in response to the article claiming Bull Mountain landowners were somehow “shafting” the corrupt coal mining operation south of Roundup. To claim that Signal Peak is “getting shafted” is wildly inaccurate. Not only is the company being coddled by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), but […]
Has Anything Changed?
Dear Editor, Having attended the recent BIRD meeting, my first few thoughts are these: The problems and concerns of the North Park area are the same if not similar to the South Park neighborhood. Why? Several reasons (and hopefully solutions), but could it be School District #2? Closing Garfield, North Park, Lincoln, Rimrock, Grand Avenue, […]
NOW Chief St. John Decides to Take the Crime Seriously?
Dear Editor, Hello, Council. This message is mainly for the mayor since he is technically the city of Billings “kingpin”. All jokes aside, I recently read this article https://www.ktvq.com/news/crime-watch/billings-police-chief-vows-to-take-hard-line-against-rising-gang-violence And can’t help but get furious. Because NOW the Chief decides to take the crime seriously? NOW?!?! He’s had 40+ years with this department and as […]