New Chamber of Commerce formed (based in Billings)
Originally published for the 1/4/19 print edition of the Yellowstone County News. A group of local business owners have announced the formation of the Yellowstone Area Chamber of Commerce. The group was formed in response to a growing belief among business owners that common-sense, pro-business solutions are often secondary policy goals of other business organizations, […]
Huntley Express Way robbed
Originally published in the 12/28/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News. HUNTLEY – During the early hours on Saturday, Dec. 22 the Huntley Express Way located at 210 Northern Ave. was broken into and robbed. At 4:45 am a large river rock was thrown at the front glass doors, causing a large hole in the […]
Second water depot coming to Lockwood
The Lockwood Water and Sewer District (LWSD) is finalizing plans to build a second bulk water service site. The site will be at the corner of Johnson Lane and Prairie Drive. The LWSD board has agreed to purchase the property — about 1.2 acres for $11,400. It was appraised by S. M. Repac for $9,500 […]
YVEC members to receive rebate
HUNTLEY – Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative’s (YVEC) members are getting an early Christmas gift in the form of a rebate on their December billing statement. The rebate amount will be approximately half of one billing cycle but will vary based on the members utility usage for 2018. This rebate is only for December and will […]
Yellowstone County election turnout may set record
Originally published in the 11/2/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News. BILLINGS — With only a few days remaining before the general election, absentee ballots are flowing into the county elections office at a record pace. “I’m pretty sure we’re going to have a record turnout,” said Bret Rutherford, Yellowstone Count elections administrator, on Wednesday […]
Illegal mailer prompts Libertarian to endorse Matt Rosendale
Originally published for the 11/2/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News. HUNTLEY — Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate Rick Breckenridge ended his campaign and endorsed Republican Matt Rosendale on Wednesday, citing an illegal campaign mailer that promoted his “conservative” values. In a telephone conference call with Montana reporters, Breckenridge said he may receive only 3 to […]
Parties seek mediation to resolve city franchise fee lawsuit
Originally published in the 10/26/18 print edition of the Yellowstone County News. BILLINGS — A lawsuit filed against the City of Billings by six residents who say utility franchise fees are illegal may be resolved through mediation or negotiation. But first, city officials and the plaintiffs have to reach a “good faith” agreement from […]
Your power, your vote – choose against this Socialist nonsense
Dear Editor: Rosendale and Gianforte – Real Montana Values Has the Democratic Party been exposed? Reasonable people who value truth, the rule of law and the Constitution will vote yes after watching the Kavanaugh hearings. This was not some anomaly — some irregularity — this is what these Socialist Democrats have and are becoming. If you […]
U.S. Attorney: Arrest, drug seizures show Project Safe Neighborhood is working
BILLINGS — In the past six months, law enforcement officers have charged 105 persons in federal and state court, seized 160 pounds of methamphetamine and confiscated 52 firearms from the Yellowstone County community as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a federal program to reduce violent crime through a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement effort. On Tuesday, the […]
TEDD directors seek more time to repay $81,000 loan
Originally published in the 10/5/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News. LOCKWOOD — An update on what’s happening with the Lockwood TEDD includes changes in repaying a loan and a proposal to expand its boundaries. The Lockwood TEDD is a tax increment district that was created to help fund the development of an industrial […]