2 locals die in near head on wreck in Huntley
Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Barry Mitchell confirmed this evening that 2 male drivers died in a near head on collision that happened about 6:30pm tonight. Names of the deceased were not released as of the time of this posting. Trooper Mitchell said that it appears it was a
Obituary: Andrew Brant
On May 22, 2019, Andrew Brant went to Heaven after a fearless five-month battle with lymphoma. He was born on October 31, 1987 to Gregory and Julie (Sherrodd) Brant. Andy grew up in the Worden, MT area. He enjoyed life on the farm, whether it was riding horses or playing with the other animals. He […]
Lil Market Coming to Downtown Billings
A new downtown bodega grocery store is preparing for its grand opening. With an opening tentatively set for June 10th, Lil Market is set to become a great spot to stop downtown for food and other essentials. Larry Mathew, owner of Mr. Thrifty, has rented a spot at 207 N Broadway next to Skypoint in […]
Area schools graduate seniors
Local school from Yellowstone County graduate seniors from the local area. The following are locations to find pictures that were captured this year. Next year will have even more schools included in the Yellowstone County News. Here are the local links to find pictures from the local 2019 graduation ceremonies. Huntley Project High School – […]
City confirms $76,845 overpayment to Steve Zeier
It took a sharp-eyed citizen to catch an almost $80,000 error in the City of Billings finances. An outside review of a citizen’s complaint confirmed the error, and concludes there is no evidence that it is the result of deceit or fraud, according to a release from city officials.
DEQ extends review period for Shepherd gravel pit.
D HELENA – The Montana Department of Environmental Quality released the following statement and update regarding the highly contested proposed gravel pit in Shepherd Tuesday morning. The DEQ state that it “has extended the review period for an opencut mining permit application for a 74-acre site known as Donnes, located one mile east of Shepherd […]
Russell Vernon Salisbury
1939 – 2019 Russ favored green, but the life of this remarkable man is a portrait in full color! Russell Vernon Salisbury was born in Great Falls on July 26, 1939 to Ralph and Verneva (Lewis) Salisbury. On February 10, 2019, he died refusing to follow the doctors’ orders, being stubborn and coloring outside the […]
Best of Yellowstone County: Results are in!
Well folks, it’s been a busy week once again. There’s a lot to write about this week, so I’ll keep my comments short from last weekend but then focus on the Best of Yellowstone County Awards that we are releasing this week as well as announcing my first ever Editor’s Choice Award in this edition. […]
Johnson Lane Interchange bypass date moved up
The diverging diamond interchange proposed as part of the Billings Bypass at Johnson Lane and Interstate 90 in Lockwood will be built two to three years earlier than originally planned.
OBSD takes a nose dive
The legislation upon which hopes of funding One Big Sky District were pinned failed to pass through committee to the floor of the Senate last week. SB 340, which would enable 406 Impacts Districts, tied in the Senate Taxation Committee, effectively killing the bill.